This Book/Memoir is about the possible effects that can occur in one's life when born or raised in a dysfunctional environment. An environment that doesn't offer a blueprint or structured foundation that is needed to be successful in a dominating world. Although success is very attainable, one must be able to survive, strive and thrive to obtain it. This book is about choices and consequences. It's about taking ownership. Removing the mask and literally owning your mess. To some, this book will be a mirror and to others, it will be a reflection. Reflecting back on unresolved issues, bringing them to the forefront and forcing a healthy intimate confrontation. To some this book will be a conviction, to others it will bring hope. To some, it will be a revelation and a sweet comfort in knowing that you were not the only one. Overall this book is a selfless, honest, heartfelt, well-penned book of emotional drama and inspiration. The Author stands naked and unashamed which was the first step in her healing.

"A Black Rose Thrived" is about choices and consequences. It's about taking ownership and removing the mask. To some this memoir will be a conviction; to others it will bring hope. Through the lens of one life we see how an environment that doesn't offer a strong foundation leaves us naked in the world. But success is very attainable, one must be able to survive, strive, and thrive to obtain it. Rochelle Richey provides us with a selfless, honest, and heartfelt book of emotional drama and inspiration. This is her story. This is her truth. She is truly A Black Rose that thrived— and she knows you can thrive, too.

Rochelle Richey is a poet, writer and aspiring author. She grew up on the south side of Chicago in the Robert Taylor Homes Housing projects. Rochelle fell in love with writing at a very young age. Today she is pursuing her dream of being a published novelist and screenwriter in between the multitudinous demands of adult life . When she has a free moment, she enjoys reading, cooking, long nature walks, spending time with her Lord and short stay-cations with her family. She can be found on her blog ablackrosethrived.org and writerscafe.org where she shares her poetry. Rochelle is the author of A Black Rose Thrived 1st and 2nd Edition and Her new ebook The Birth of Something New.You can connect with Rochelle on Instagram and Twitter and learn more about her books.