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Grammy Award–nominated, platinum-selling musician Halsey is heralded as one of the most compelling voices of her generation. In I Would Leave Me If I Could, she reveals never-before-seen poetry of longing, love, and the nuances of bipolar disorder.In this debut collection, Halsey bares her soul. Bringing the same artistry found in her lyrics, Halsey’s poemsdelve into the highs and lows of doomed relationships, family ties, sexuality, and mental illness. More hand grenades than confessions, these autobiographical poemsexplore and dismantle conventional notions of what it means to be a feminist in search of power.Masterful as it is raw, passionate, and profound,I Would Leave Me If I Couldsignals the arrival of an essential voice.