Unbound

With Unbound, Josie Flood breaks loose in a raw, unflinching memoir in which every word takes the author back into the heart of a childhood filled with abuse and turnover. From the innocence of a rural New Jersey farm to the harsh realities of the South, this powerful true story unfolds against the panorama of a life shattered by trauma and instability.

Starting in 1949, Josie Flood brings her readers into an early life where the dark secrets within her family consume the happy, idyllic times of farm life. Moving from New Jersey to Kentucky and onward, this memoir also captures the constant shifts from one place to another, resulting in frequent relocations and the harshness of rural life. The travelogue of the author through a nomadic childhood, troubled adolescence, and early adulthood is accomplished through resilience and a fierce will to survive. Unbound tells us about Josie Flood’s fight against abuse, the emotional turmoil of single motherhood, and the depth of legal battles and personal loss. Through all the mess and hurt, Unbound is also a story of triumph – finding one’s voice, breaking free from silence, and reclaiming self.

Poignant reflections and an inspiring narrative, Unbound is a deeply personal account of overcoming adversity and a universal message of hope and resilience to anyone who has faced – or is facing – a battle of their own.