Rooted: Cherished Thoughts - Paperback

by Cherish Cleveland (Author)

Rooted: Cherished Thoughts is a layered meditation on becoming, an intimate blend of memoir, prayer journal, and poetry that traces the quiet, courageous work of healing. Moving like tree rings or a living psalm, the book does not follow a straight line; instead, it cycles through memory and meaning, returning to familiar wounds with new wisdom each time.

Across five interwoven sections, Cherish Cleveland invites readers into handwritten reflections and typewritten poems set against notebook textures and the tenderness of family photos-visual echoes of a life remembered and reclaimed. The work journeys from raw heartbreak to reverent reflection, honoring heritage while naming grief, doubt, faith, and self-worth with unflinching honesty.

Rooted is written for young to middle-aged Black women navigating healing, faith, and identity, but its reach is generous, welcoming anyone seeking personal reckoning and hope. Ultimately, it is a testament to growth: fractured to flourishing, prayer by prayer, page by page.