Rising Above A mother story of survival and success

Rising Above: A Mother’s Story of Survival and Success is a raw, powerful, and deeply inspiring memoir that takes you inside the life of Jessica a proud African American woman who overcame a childhood filled with pain, neglect, and instability to become a devoted mother and self-made businesswoman.

From growing up in a home shadowed by addiction, foster care, and hunger, to becoming a loving mother of five with no support system, Jessica’s journey is one of unmatched resilience. With strength rooted in survival and love born from pain, she transforms the very struggles that once tried to break her into the fuel that pushes her forward.

This book is not just a story it’s a testimony. A testimony for every woman who’s ever felt alone, for every mother raising her children without help, and for anyone who’s ever doubted their ability to rise.

In these pages, you’ll find heartbreak, truth, healing, and hope. Through it all, Jessica proves that your past does not define your future—and that love, faith, and determination can build a legacy.

This memoir is for you if you’ve ever:

• Survived trauma or a broken home
• Raised children without support
• Had dreams despite impossible odds
• Needed a reminder of your own strength

Jessica didn’t just survive she rose above. And now, she’s here to share that strength with you.