Praise for the original French text of I’LL LOOK MYSELF IN THE EYES:

"This autofiction is Rim Battal’s first work of prose, in which anger propels the narrative forward in lockstep with a defiant humor that never accepts shame." — Le Monde

"In her first foray into prose Rim Battal embraces a simple narrative style that is so poignant and so subtly delivered, you’ll devour it in one sitting." — Libération

"From the journey of a young girl in constant battle against a supposedly immutable status quo, Rim Battal crafts a formidable, irreverent tale of emancipation, fueled by an intoxicating spirit of freedom." — Le Nouvel Obs

"A debut novel that not only delves into themes of intimacy and politics, but asserts a sacrosanct freedom that always prevails in the end. A triumph!" — Augustin Trapenard, La Grande Librairie, France 5

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