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Cornfields to Courage: one step at a time ;
FROM CORNFIELDS TO COURAGE
A Memoir of Breaking Cycles In the tradition of "Educated" and "The Glass Castle," comes a searing memoir about a girl who refused to let trauma write her ending. Born three months premature and given little chance of survival, Audrey's fight to live was just the beginning of a story that defies every statistic. Like [Jeannette Walls' "The Glass Castle"]( this is "a remarkable memoir of resilience and redemption," but with a crucial it shows not just survival, but the active breaking of generational trauma. From sleeping in cornfields to escape abuse, to protecting her siblings when she was just a child herself, to navigating the complexities of foster care and adoption, Audrey's story illuminates the fierce determination required to rewrite one's destiny. [Similar to Tara Westover's journey]( this is "a tale of fierce family loyalty and of the grief that comes with severing the closest of ties." But it's also a story about rebuilding - about how a rage-filled child who could "lift 300 pounds in anger" transformed into a mother determined to give her children the safety and love she never knew. With unflinching honesty and raw courage, Audrey takes us inside the private school that became her sanctuary, through the heartbreak of losing her adopted mother, and into the present where she proves daily that your beginning doesn't have to be your ending. Like [Chanel Miller's "Know My Name"]( this memoir "illuminates a culture biased to protect perpetrators" while "shining with the courage required to move through suffering and live a full and beautiful life." "From Cornfields to Courage" is more than one woman's story; it's a blueprint for resilience, a testament to the strength of the human spirit, and proof that cycles of trauma can be broken. It's for anyone who has ever felt broken beyond repair, anyone who has faced impossible odds, and anyone who needs to believe that a different future is possible. Sometimes the most beautiful gardens grow from the most damaged soil. Content This memoir contains descriptions of childhood trauma, abuse, neglect, and complex family dynamics. Resources for support are included. "A triumph of spirit that will leave you breathless and believing in the power of transformation." - Early Reviews Perfect for readers of "Educated" by Tara Westover, "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls, and "Know My Name" by Chanel Miller.
A Memoir of Breaking Cycles In the tradition of "Educated" and "The Glass Castle," comes a searing memoir about a girl who refused to let trauma write her ending. Born three months premature and given little chance of survival, Audrey's fight to live was just the beginning of a story that defies every statistic. Like [Jeannette Walls' "The Glass Castle"]( this is "a remarkable memoir of resilience and redemption," but with a crucial it shows not just survival, but the active breaking of generational trauma. From sleeping in cornfields to escape abuse, to protecting her siblings when she was just a child herself, to navigating the complexities of foster care and adoption, Audrey's story illuminates the fierce determination required to rewrite one's destiny. [Similar to Tara Westover's journey]( this is "a tale of fierce family loyalty and of the grief that comes with severing the closest of ties." But it's also a story about rebuilding - about how a rage-filled child who could "lift 300 pounds in anger" transformed into a mother determined to give her children the safety and love she never knew. With unflinching honesty and raw courage, Audrey takes us inside the private school that became her sanctuary, through the heartbreak of losing her adopted mother, and into the present where she proves daily that your beginning doesn't have to be your ending. Like [Chanel Miller's "Know My Name"]( this memoir "illuminates a culture biased to protect perpetrators" while "shining with the courage required to move through suffering and live a full and beautiful life." "From Cornfields to Courage" is more than one woman's story; it's a blueprint for resilience, a testament to the strength of the human spirit, and proof that cycles of trauma can be broken. It's for anyone who has ever felt broken beyond repair, anyone who has faced impossible odds, and anyone who needs to believe that a different future is possible. Sometimes the most beautiful gardens grow from the most damaged soil. Content This memoir contains descriptions of childhood trauma, abuse, neglect, and complex family dynamics. Resources for support are included. "A triumph of spirit that will leave you breathless and believing in the power of transformation." - Early Reviews Perfect for readers of "Educated" by Tara Westover, "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls, and "Know My Name" by Chanel Miller.
23 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 21, 2025
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