About The Book
Unbound: Breaking Free from the Chains of Childhood Abuse by Josie Flood is a powerful memoir that takes readers on a heartfelt journey through a life shaped by trauma, instability, and survival. Beginning in 1949, Josie shares her early experiences of a seemingly peaceful rural life in Cincinnati, Ohio that quickly darkens as family secrets and abuse surface. Her story spans from the farm to the deep South, capturing the constant upheaval of frequent relocations, emotional challenges, and the harshness of rural living.
Through each chapter, Josie’s resilience shines. She brings readers into the struggles of single motherhood, painful legal battles, and personal loss, all while maintaining a fierce will to survive. Unbound is about an achievement. It’s about finding strength, reclaiming one’s voice, and breaking free from the silence that binds so many.
This account is both, a personal reflection of overcoming hardship and a message of hope and inspiration for anyone facing their battles. Unbound shows us that, no matter the challenges, there is always the possibility of healing and reclaiming your life.
