| Category: | Biographies and Memoirs |
|---|---|
| Author: | Delicia Niami |
| Publisher: | ResilientAF Press |
| Publication Date: | September 14, 2023 |
| Number of Pages: | 265 |
| ISBN-10: | 9781647040093 |
| ASIN: | B0CJ354DCZ |
Kissing Asphalt: The Courageous True Story of One Child's
Unbreakable Spirit from Kidnapping and Abuse to Self-Love by Delicia Niami
is a heart-wrenching memoir that reads with the intensity of a gripping novel.
It’s a powerful, unfiltered, and deeply moving account of resilience and the
journey from unimaginable trauma to self-acceptance. Delicia Niami bravely
leads us through her distressing childhood experiences and the long-lasting
impact they had on her life. Kidnapped from her home at the tender age of four
and taken to a foreign country, Delicia’s odyssey of pain, trauma, and
adversity is both compelling and soul-stirring. As the story unfolds, Niami's
remarkable determination to overcome the brutality of her past and craft a new
identity shines through the pages.
The author's storytelling is emotionally charged, inviting
readers into the depths of her struggles. Her ability to paint vivid,
heart-wrenching scenes with striking authenticity is a testament to her
extraordinary strength and the human spirit’s capacity to endure. The narrative
is rich with raw emotion, exploring the full spectrum of the author’s human
experience from darkness to light. Niami doesn’t shy away from the haunting
reality of her past but reflects on it with vulnerability and compassion. Her
journey from trauma to self-love is an inspiring tale of hope, courage, and personal
transformation.
One of the most captivating elements of the memoir is the realism
that permeates the narrative, the locales are captured in descriptive prose and
in imagery that grips the imagination of the reader, from the stark contrast
between her life in Los Angeles and her abduction to Iraq. Niami brings these
places to life with details that evoke powerful imagery. Kissing Asphalt
is a remarkable, haunting, and soul-stirring memoir that exposes the impact of
childhood trauma while celebrating the indomitable spirit to heal and grow.
Niami's courage in sharing her story is a guiding light for those who have
suffered in silence, empowering them to confront their own struggles and
embrace self-love despite the darkest of adversities.
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