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Swimming Lessons: Poems
- Narrated by: Lili Reinhart
- Length: 59 mins
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Poetry
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Summary
In her first collection of poetry, Lili Reinhart explores the euphoric beginnings of young love, battling anxiety and depression in the face of fame, and the inevitable heartbreak that stems from passion. Relatable yet deeply intimate, provocative yet comforting, bite-size yet profound, these beautiful poems are about growing up, falling down and getting back up again.
They capture what it feels like to be a young woman in today’s image-obsessed world with Lili’s trademark honesty, optimism and unique perspective. The poems in Swimming Lessons reveal the depths of female experience and are the work of a storyteller who is coming into her own.
Critic reviews
"Reinhart is committed to authenticity...and candid about her battles with anxiety and depression." (Harpers Bazaar)
"There's a reason her fans feel they know her. She's been outspoken on various platforms about deeply personal topics." (Glamour)
"Reinhart is a force to be reckoned with." (Who What Wear)
What listeners say about Swimming Lessons: Poems
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- Isabelle
- 11-11-20
A Beautiful book
The poems were so heartfelt and poetic.I'm in love with her voice she makes the poem feel delicate yet cozy.
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- Hannah
- 25-10-20
Amazing!
LILIS voice is so soft and I listen to it to help me sleep each night! Absolutely amazing poetry! Very well written
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- T. Walsh
- 15-10-20
an emotional rollercoaster
a collection of heartfelt and heart wrenching poems written beautifully and only made better by lili's mesmerising voice
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- Kindle Customer
- 29-09-20
Double Bonanza
Poems from Lile is one thing, and hearing it in her own voice is such a pleasant and soothing experience....