Nollywood actress, Juliet Ibrahim has revealed that being an author is therapeutic for her.
Recall that last year, Ibrahim, in her book, A Toast To Life, shared an in-depth of her experiences while growing up, from being a refugee to becoming one of the most sought after actress in Africa.
In the book, she also spoke on her war and molestation experience.
The screen-diva who spoke with The Nation said that she didn’t realise how strong she was until she documented her life experiences.
She said, “Writing my memoir, A Toast To Life was very therapeutic for me. I honestly didn’t realize how strong I was until I put together all my experiences collectively in this memoir. I’ve had experiences that would probably break the average person. But I survived. Hence, the inspiration behind my book is my life. There are so many experiences I have had and life lessons learned along the way. The book is a deeply personal narrative of my triumph over adversity faced at different stages in my life and my journey to true self-love.”
On why she published a book
Ibrahim also noted that publishing a book was the best to share her life experiences.
“By telling my story through this medium, it is my intention to uplift readers, and remind them that despite the many challenges experienced, there truly is always light at the end of the tunnel. Readers will be delving into my world. They’ll be reading about Juliet that the screens don’t show and the media had no idea about. Readers will also use my stories and experiences in A Toast To Life to understand that they’re not alone in the world and can use their own experiences to become better instead of dealing with it alone and thinking that’s the worst thing that could happen to them. My book will motivate and inspire them in every aspect of life. It can be purchased anywhere in the world,” the mother of one explained.