Be Not Afraid of Love: Lessons on Fear, Intimacy, and Connection

This is a collection of interconnected essays and affirmations following Mimi Zhu’s journey to embody and re-learn love after a violent romantic relationship. This stunning and provocative book guides readers to lean into love with softness.

In their early twenties, Mimi Zhu survived intimate-partner abuse, leaving them broken and seeking healing. This work explores the intersections of love and fear in self-esteem, friendship, family, and romantic relationships, extending to its effects on society and politics. Sharing their intimate encounters with oppression, healing, joy, and community, Mimi invites readers to reflect on their own experiences and act as a guide to undoing hurt or uncertainty. In this heartrending and revolutionary book, Mimi reminds us, “be not afraid of love.”

(This book may contain a sharpie mark on the top or bottom edge and may show mild signs of shelfwear.)