Swimming Lessons: Poems Paperback – September 29, 2020

Lili is so raw and honest in her poetry. Her rhythm and rhyme are so enticing. I've been writing poetry for several years, and I love when I can connect with someone else's words and feel something. Words are so powerful because pain is universal, as is love. We are all human. I, too, battle with depression and anxiety. It's hard to function with change and constant worry, but poetry is a way to understand the pain and to connect. Poetry is a vulnerable art. It involves showing the world our wounds, and I'm glad Lili chose to share her mind and emotions with the world. There are so many lines where I stop and re-read the words because they are so addicting. "Sometimes I open my eyes when we kiss to see if you're as lost in me as I am in you." Through her words, I learn more about myself. I'm able to analyze my subconscious and unravel why certain phrases impact me so much. "I wish I would've kissed you harder before I left this morning." With this statement, I feel my own regret when I leave in an anxious mood and don't give my significant other much attention. Anxiety, for me, makes it difficult for me to function properly. It's easier for me to want to shut down-- and I accidentally shut out those around me. With Lili's collection of poetry, I really enjoy the different moods from poem to poem. Will the next page make me feel passion or heartache, happiness or loneliness? To me, this shows how emotions change so quickly. One trigger or one event, one word even, can alter our perception and change our mood completely. I feel her loneliness when she says, "Driving home with an empty passenger seat, an aching reminder of you leaving me" and cries a tear into her coffee in the drawing next to her poetry. On page 67, she says, "I keep reminding myself that we are not feeling the same things. You said so yourself, I'm more invested than you are." She continues, "I'm sitting miles from you, it seems." I feel her pain in being a poet, an analyzer of everything. As poets, we are passionate and invested. For me, I need constant reassurance, or I'll feel a sense of impending doom, and, for me, it's hard to keep people around because my emotions are so intense. She continues, "And that's what hurts the most. Feeling this alone." The word "alone," whether I'm writing a poem of my own or reading it in text, digs a hole of loneliness and heartache in my chest. Lili finds the perfect combination of words and phrases to take me on a journey of self- discovery and of human understanding. Though the pain can seem unbearable sometimes, we are not alone. We are all fighting battles, and by sharing our pain, though difficult sometimes, it can help us see that we aren't as alone as we make ourselves believe.

I love how raw and real this poetry book is. Lili isn't trying to be anyone else; it's authentic and the poems are so personal I feel like I'm invading, but also as if I'm being invaded because I relate so much. Can't forget to mention the gorgeous aesthetic of the book, its just a great collection of work!!People who are leaving bad reviews because it's "not what they expected" shouldn't be reading poetry. Poetry is about surpassing what expectations even are, it's about expressing oneself in any way they choose. Lili captures heartbreak, betrayal, loss, love, and so much more so authentically and beautifully. I'm beyond happy with my purchase and the book was well worth the wait.

Beautiful book I bought for my daughter, she struggles with depression and anxiety and ofc , has been through heartbreak like most of us and could really relate to the book so that's lovely 1000/ 10 would recommend

Lili’s words command attention. The way they flow and tell a story with such grace is very impressive. At the same time, they also pack a punch straight to the heart. I can’t wait to finish reading through all of the poems. Absolutely love what I’ve read so far, and am so happy for her as she begins her journey as an author.

Lili Reinhart pours out her soul in this book full of poems, of which are rooted much in love, depression & anxiety turned into radiant, intelligent, and insightful thoughts and entries. This is just the beginning for Reinhart as a writer, I absolutely cannot wait to read more from her in the future!!!!

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it’s a book with an amazing collection of poems simply the introduction made me feel comforted. 15 minutes into the book and I was on page 55 the poems are so deep yes so relatable I definitely would 100% recommend this book to anyone that is into poetry or starting off.

Came in very good condition

Me surpreendi com a qualidade da escrita da Lili! Acabei gostando super dessa leitura!

Great for teen daughter who loves poetry and music as a means of self expression...a good buy.

Lili Reinhart, actriz mejor conocida por interpretar a Betty Cooper en la serie de televisión Riverdale demuestra que es una mujer de muchos talentos al presentar su primera colección de poemas.Me encanta qué hay un desarrollo a lo largo del libro pues los primeros poemas tienen esta chispa de admiración y amor hacia la otra persona pero mientras te acercas a la mitad se puede notar como hay una ruptura en el corazón de la protagonista causada por la infidelidad de la pareja, esta persona que va narrando su sentir se encuentra amando con la herida abierta, doblándose y haciéndose chiquita para caber en ese espacio que no merece hasta que finalmente sale adelante. Lanza algunos cuestionamientos sobre la existencia y lo corta que es la vida, pone en palabras cómo se viven la ansiedad y depresión. Quedé sorprendida ya que para ser su debut como escritora el contenido que creo es bastante amplio y sinceramente estoy emocionada por leer más de ella.Comentarios de libros en @lasbatallasenel_librero

I have been a fan of Lili's for years now, so I was so excited when she announced the release of her book. I preordered it and received it so fast. The aesthetics are beautiful and the way she writes is absolutely gorgeous. She takes you on a journey with her words that are relatable to anyone. Definitely worth the read!!

I kept my expectations to the lowest knowing it is Lili's first book. But it blew my mind. I felt all the feels. One of the poems in it I really resonated with and very few things have brought me to such tears :') The illustrations are also great.