Life I Swear

Foreword by Elaine Welteroth In this stunningly illustrated essay collection inspired by the popular podcast Life I Swear prominent Black women reflect on selflove and healing sharing stories of the trials and tribulations they’ve faced and what has helped them confront pain heal wounds and find connection. With essays by Eniafebiafe Isis Adewale • Lauren Ash • Gabrielle Williams • Lindsey Farrar • Nneke Julia • Elaine Welteroth • Meryanne LoumMartin • Lili Lopez • Deun Ivory • Morgan Ashley • Dydine Umunyana • Adriana Parrish • Orixa Jones • Offeibea Obubah • Alex Elle • Kalkidan Gebreyohannes • Esther Boykin • Brooke Hall • Qimmah Saafir • Josefina H. Sanders • Julee Wilson • Shay Jiles • Danasia Fantastic A mixture of poignant essays gorgeous photography and sophisticated design elements Life I Swear is a chronicle of transformation and growth by and for modernday Black women. Some of today’s most influential Black female voices chronicle their private journeys offering testimonies of living through pain and joy with raw honesty and unapologetic selflove. In each episode of her podcast Life I Swear emotive storyteller Chloe Dulce Louvouezo explores the nuances of our diverse experiences. In oneonone interviews and personal prose the podcast centers on personal stories that offer universal insights into topics relevant to modern women’s lives from identity and family to trauma and motherhood told through the lens of Black women. A catalyst for change this revelatory book builds on the premise of the podcast by diving deeper into themes of mental health identity and resilience. Life I Swear is sure to spark lively thoughtprovoking and necessary conversations that encourage Black women to return home to themselves through selfexamination and grace. Life I Swear features 100125 fullcolor photographs throughout.