Lupita Nyong'o Displays 10 Books That Helped Her Heal From Heartbreak: "Doing Wonders"

• Kenyan Hollywood actress Lupita Nyong'o had a nasty break-up with her South African boyfriend, Selema Masekela
• After the split, the actress did not shy away from expressing just how hurt she was and how she was coping with the situation
• She disclosed that she had been leaning on friends and family and had undergone therapy to help deal with the painful situation
• Now, Lupita has shared a list of books given to her after her split to help her heal her heart and move on

Kenyan-American actress Lupita Nyong'o has revealed the books she was given to help her heal from her heartbreak.

Lupita Nyong'o and Selema Masekela break up

Lupita and her South African boyfriend, Selema Masekela, broke up in October after dating for one year.

The actress announced the split, detailing how heartbroken she was.

Part of the lengthy post read:

"At this moment, it is necessary for me to share a personal truth and publicly dissociate myself from someone I can no longer trust. I find myself in a season of heartbreak because of a love suddenly and devastatingly extinguished by deception. I am tempted to run into shadows and hide, only to return to the light when I have gained my strength enough for me to say, 'whatever, my life is better this way'."

Lupita's post-heartbreak books

In an Instagram video, Lupita disclosed that she was gifted ten books which helped her heal her broken heart.

"These books are doing wonders for me. Do you have any to add to the list? #Heartbreak #Healing #GiftIdeas," she captioned the video.

The books include When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times by Pema Chodron, Untamed by Glennon Doyle and The Wisdom of a Broken Heart by Susan Piver.

Other books on Lupita's list are Moving on Doesn't Mean Letting Go by Ginna Moffa, LCSW, All About Love: New Visions by Bell Hooks and A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of 'A Course in Miracles' by Marianne Williamson,

You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith, Thirst by Mary Oliver, Survival Takes a Wild Imagination by Fariha Roisin, and Change Me Prayers: The Hidden Power of Spiritual Surrender by Tosha Silver were the rest of the books that helped the stress cope with her aching heart.

Lupita Nyong'o says she underwent therapy after her break-up

In other news, Lupita recently disclosed that she found solace and healing through therapy sessions following her split from Selema.

In a video on her Instagram, the actress stated that she was grateful for the therapy she has been undergoing, saying it helped her keep her wits.

Lupita expressed gratitude for the tears she shed, acknowledging their role in allowing her to release and overcome her emotional pain.

She also acknowledged the value of receiving the truth even when it was painful or uncomfortable.