Penguin Publishing Group Be Not Afraid of Love: Lessons on Fear, Intimacy, and Connection

A collection of powerful essays and affirmations that follows influencer and activist Mimi Zhu's journey towards self-love, a stunning and provocative book that will guide and inspire readers to stay soft in this hard world.In their early twenties, Mimi Zhu was a victim of intimate partner abuse. This left them broken, in search of healing and better ways of living. This work is a testament to the strength and adaptability all humans possess, a tribute to love. Be Not Afraid of Love explores the intersections of love and fear in self-esteem, friendship, family dynamics, romantic relationships, and extends out to its effects on society and greater political realm. In sharing their own intimate encounters with oppression, healing, joy, and community, Mimi invites readers to meet their own experiences as well, with the intention of acting as a guide to undo the hurt or uncertainty within them. In this heartrending and revolutionary book, Mimi reminds us, Be Not Afraid of Love.