Foreword by Elaine Welteroth
In this stunning essay collection inspired by the popular podcast Life, I Swear, prominent Black women reflect on self-love and healing, sharing stories of the trials and tribulations theyâve faced and what has helped them confront pain, heal wounds, and find connection.
With essays by Eniafebiafe Isis Adewale âą Lauren Ash âą Gabrielle Williams âą Lindsey Farrar âą Nneke Julia âą Elaine Welteroth âą Meryanne Loum-Martin âą Lili Lopez âą Deun Ivory âą Morgan Ashley âą Dydine Umunyana âą Adriana Parrish âą Orixa Jones âą Offeibea Obubah âą Alex Elle âą Kalkidan Gebreyohannes âą Esther Boykin âą Brooke Hall âą Qimmah Saafir âą Josefina H. Sanders âą Julee Wilson âą Shay Jiles âą Danasia Fantastic
Life, I Swear is a chronicle of transformation and growth by and for modern-day Black women. Some of todayâs most influential Black female voices chronicle their private journeys, offering testimonies of living through pain and joy with raw honesty and unapologetic self-love.
In each episode of her podcast, Life, I Swear, diversity and inclusion storyteller Chloe Dulce Louvouezo explores the nuances of our diverse experiences. In one-on-one interviews and personal prose, the podcast centers on personal stories that offer universal insights into topics relevant to modern womenâs 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, thought-provoking, and necessary conversations that encourage Black women to return home to themselves through self-examination and grace.