Having struggled in her teenage years with perfectionism, eating disorders and depression, for Donna this a very personal passion project. I WISH I KNEW is a book that will bring comfort, confidence, sisterhood and acceptance into the hearts of young women, and is also relevant for young men. Daily interaction with her followers has shown the dire need for a book to shine a light on these issues, further exacerbated by the pandemic which has been so tough on many young people and is proving to have long lasting effects. This book will start conversations and open discussions on the serious issues young people are facing today.

Many of Donna’s poems have gone viral, travelled round the world and been viewed millions of times. Her work has been turned into songs, videos and been read by celebrities and she was recently featured in both Grazia and Glamour magazine as one of the most celebrated female poets. This new collection of 60 poems, covering body image, self-esteem, depression, pressure, acceptance, growth and relationships is published at a perfect time and w ill resonate with young people and adults everywhere.