Please Don't Go Before I Get Better

By Madisen Kuhn

A young woman navigates the tumultuous journey from adolescence to adulthood.

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208 pages

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In a poignant collection of poetry and prose, a young woman faces the tumultuous transition from teenage years to adulthood. As she grapples with self-image and self-discovery, her journey is marked by vulnerability and candor. Each page offers a mirror to the universal experience of growing up, inviting readers to reflect on their own paths. Will she find clarity and strength before it's too late? Dive into this intimate exploration of life's complexities and joys, and discover the beauty in the struggle to become better.

From the publisher

Discover this exquisite poetry and prose collection about the pains of growing up from the popular millennial Instagram poet, perfect for fans of Amanda Lovelace and Rupi Kaur. Following her breakout debut Eighteen Years, poet Madisen Kuhn is thrilled to share this intimate portrait of a young woman navigating early adulthood and leaving her teenage years behind. Chronicling the complexities, joys, and challenges of this transitional phase of life, Please Don’t Go Before I Get Better is a powerful, deeply affecting work that pierces your heart with its refreshing candor and vulnerability. A poignant exploration of self-image, self-discovery, and self-reflection, this anthology brilliantly captures the universal experience of growing up, and you are bound to find yourself reflected in these glimmering pages.

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