Now Available: Broken Things Still Bloom
We’re thrilled to share the exciting news that Broken Things Still Bloom is officially here!
“They said she was broken. She bloomed anyway.”
- In this powerful debut memoir, Chanel Robinson recounts her journey from a childhood shaped by trauma in West Baltimore’s Gilmor Homes projects to a life of strength, purpose, and resilience.
Growing up in the 1970s and ’80s, Chanel experienced both the vibrant joy of neighborhood games and porch-front friendships—and the painful realities of addiction, violence, and abuse. Raised by women who carried their own burdens with grit and grace, she learned to navigate a world where joy and trauma lived side by side.
With raw honesty and unwavering heart, Broken Things Still Bloom explores the complexities of family: a charismatic mother’s descent into addiction, a beloved uncle’s incarceration and redemption, and the silent wounds of childhood abuse. Yet through it all, Chanel finds solace in friendship, healing in writing, and strength in motherhood.
For readers of Ashley C. Ford, Stephanie Foo, and Cupcake Brown, this memoir is a powerful reminder that even in the harshest soil, something beautiful can grow.
Where to Get It
- Order your copy today from:
- Amazon
- Bookshop.org
- Your favorite local shop
Celebrate With the Author
Launch Party Details:
📅 Date: September 20
📍 Location: Fraternal Order of Police, Parkville, Maryland
⏰ Time: 6 pm
Enjoy meeting other attendees, hear a reading, get your book signed, and enjoy refreshments, music, and celebration.
💌 Thank You
Thank you for supporting independent publishing and helping stories like this reach new readers. If you enjoy Broken Things Still Bloom, please consider sharing it with friends or leaving a review—it truly makes a difference!
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