ISBN 978-1-923680-63-0
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ISBN 978-1-923680-64-7
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The Lies Life Tells: And Why We Need Them
A Collection of True Stories of Life Behind the Mask
Beneath every smile is an untold story. In The Lies Life Tells: And Why We Need Them, Jess Timpano explores the quiet truths behind the faces we show the world. This deeply moving collection of real-life–inspired narratives uncovers the lies people live—fabricated personas, masked emotions, curated lives—not out of malice, but out of necessity.
Through raw, vulnerable storytelling, the book sheds light on how we often hide our struggles to protect ourselves, to belong, to cope, and sometimes simply to survive. Each chapter offers a glimpse into the unseen battles of individuals who wear masks not to deceive—but to breathe.
This book is for anyone who has ever felt the pressure to pretend. It is a reminder that behind every composed exterior is someone doing their best to hold it together.
Sometimes, the lies we tell aren’t to escape the truth—but to endure it.
About the Author
JESSA TIMPANO is a respected Beauty Educator with over 15 years of experience in the beauty industry. Throughout her career, she has worked closely with thousands of women, creating not only outward transformations but also safe spaces for honest, meaningful conversations.In these moments, she encountered stories that were raw, real, and deeply human revealing the quiet strength and unspoken struggles many women carry.
As an international trainer, Jessa’s work took her across Australia and overseas, educating beauty professionals from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Regardless of language or location, one truth remained constant: pain has no colour, and survival has no nationality. These shared experiences shaped her understanding of beauty as something that extends far beyond appearance.
Her debut book, The Lies Life Tells And Why We Need Them, is inspired by the voices she has heard throughout her years as an educator. The book explores how silence, stories, and even self-protective lies can become tools for survival and resilience. Through each chapter, Jessa brings to life the complexity of the human experience, reminding readers that while our circumstances may differ, our need to be seen, heard, and understood is universal.