People Talk : 9781738376827

People Talk is a collection of poetry that explores sadness, anxiety, anger, defiance, and acceptance. It's a study of what it means to rebel and to fit in. Ella Keyes highlights the fluctuation between feelings of confidence and insecurity, and the gradual path of coming to terms with one's identity in the face of external influences and judgement. This book discusses how much of an impact words can have on our sense of self. With themes of sexuality, gender, and disability, Keyes examines how to cope when verbal criticism is the only thing standing in the way of openly being your truest self.