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Madisen Kuhn
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Madisen Kuhn
About this listen
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 words.
©2018 Madisen Kuhn (P)2018 Simon & SchusterListeners also enjoyed...
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- Dylan Nason
- 09-14-18
Gorgeous
This brought me into her heart and opened mine a little more. She is very talented and I will listen again every now and then!
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- Erin Downey
- 08-25-18
You have a friend everywhere you go
A must read if this is "your style" of books---This is actually my first audiobook I've listen too; it is absolutely beautiful and relatable
I am in tears
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- Morgan
- 05-01-18
Wow
Madisen truly outdid herself with this book. I am so so proud of how far she’s come. Her way of explaining her story through poetry is one that is truly so so beautiful. Thank you Madisen for sharing year another beautiful book with us.
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- Anonymous User
- 03-01-19
love
I have heard it a couple of times now and I enjoy it every time its just really comforting.
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- Joseph L Hickey
- 05-03-20
Great Book
One of the few poetry books on Audible I have thoroughly enjoyed listening to. Very descriptive and engaging work.
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