Not My Life's Story

Not My Life’s Story is a poignant anthology of poetry, capturing the essence of transition from the brink of childhood through the turbulence of teenage years to the thresholds of young adulthood. Crafted over several years, this collection is an emotive journey, not bound by chronology, but rather woven through the myriad experiences and milestones that define growing up.

Within these pages, the poems traverse a diverse landscape of themes. They delve into the profound and often challenging process of coming out, the bewildering onset of puberty, and the complex feelings surrounding body image and dysmorphia. Relationships, in their many forms, are explored with raw honesty, alongside the poignant experience of leaving home and stepping into the unknown.

Emma Torrao is a poet and this is their first book. While finishing culinary school, Emma decided to also pursue writing. They developed a love for and refined their poetry skills during high school. They pull from their experiences to share their journey through prose as they live through growing pains, relationships, and body image challenges. Emma now lives in a mountain town where they continue writing in the shade of the Rockies.