Of My Own Making, Daria Burke
Of My Own Making, Daria Burke
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Of My Own Making
A Memoir

Author: Daria Burke

Narrator: Daria Burke

Unabridged: 6 hr 55 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Legacy Lit

Published: 04/22/2025

Synopsis

An award-winning business leader and speaker shares her journey of uncovering years of childhood trauma through scientific modalities like epigenetics, neuroplasticity, and decades of therapy.

Daria Burke’s childhood was marked by neglect and poverty. When she discovers a photograph of the car accident that she believes altered the course of her early life, Burke is forced to confront the parts of her childhood she had avoided. This discovery sparks a four-year immersion into neuroplasticity, epigenetics, the impact of adverse childhood experiences on early brain development and ultimately, why some of us remain stuck in past trauma while others experience Post Traumatic Growth. She dives headfirst into an exploration of her trauma, grappling with the enduring grip of the past on the present and the mind's influence over the body. 

More than a story of personal triumph, Of My Own Making is a soulful and scientific exploration of the power to shape one's destiny. In facing the stark reality of her past, Burke reminds us that every moment demands a choice, and that we owe it to ourselves to reparent our inner child and reclaim the lives we deserve. Part memoir, part methodology, it is a fearless rallying cry inspiring us to excavate and examine the stories that define our lives. Ultimately, the narratives that we craft with ourselves are the only ones that matter.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Lindsey on December 31, 2024

This isn’t your typical memoir. In all the best ways. For the first few chapters, I was a bit restless and wanted more. More story, more background, more information to help me understand how Daria Burke got to where she is today. I found myself skimming, wanting a more straight-forward account from......more

Goodreads review by Carol on April 24, 2025

Daria Burke's story leaves nothing out when recounting the staggering challenges she and her sister overcame growing up in 1980s Detroit and it left me awestruck. That said, I hope she has a second memoir in her because I need to know more about how she survived U-M in the late '90s, corporate Ameri......more

Goodreads review by Lorena on April 23, 2025

This is a well-written memoir of childhood trauma and recovery from complex PTSD. When the author talked about shopping for a second home in the Hamptons, I thought I wouldn’t be able to relate to her story. Once she started opening up about the poverty, abuse, and neglect she experienced and how th......more

Goodreads review by Brittney on April 28, 2025

*I received an ARC of this book thanks to the publishers and I am leaving this review voluntarily* This memoir is part memoir, but also part teaching as well. I learned so many new things and found myself going down a rabbit hole googling different terms and the different books Daria read during her......more

Goodreads review by Jamie on January 31, 2025

A must-read for anyone who has had to overcome their past and write their own story. Daria's tells hers in ways that are intimate and specific, yet so universally relatable and understandable. What I loved the most about this book was not just the inspirational story but the practical steps she took......more

Quotes

"Daria Burke is as adept at creating prose that floats and dips as she is diving unflinchingly into the root of harm, addiction and hurt. Of My Own Making is as profound a book about the treacherous experience of befriending ourselves that I've read this decade."—Kiese Laymon, author of Heavy: An American Memoir

"Daria Burke writes with an unflinching eye, poetic clarity, and her whole heart. In Of My Own Making, Burke dives headfirst into the blood and bone of childhood trauma and the slow, intentional work it takes to reclaim a life beyond it. With gripping honesty and profound bravery, Burke reveals a soul that has wrestled with grief, addiction, and the hard-fought path to self-compassion. This book isn’t about simply loving yourself—that would be too small. It’s about diving headfirst into a relationship with yourself—a profoundly human reminder of what it means not just to survive but to reclaim and hold every fractured, jagged piece of your journey. Of My Own Making will live in your bones and resonate with anyone seeking to write a new story."
 —Bassey Ikpi, New York Times bestselling author of I'm Telling the Truth, but I'm Lying

"A story of pain and hope, of loss and resilience, and of childhood trauma that clings until you don’t allow it. Of My Own Making reminds us that you can’t escape your past simply by outrunning it, but that you must face it. Burke’s story is not just inspiring and inviting. What she does with her words is far more meaningful: she makes you believe you can do it too."—Vienna Pharaon, bestselling author of The Origins of You

"Of My Own Making is a beautifully written book that takes you on a journey of growth through the deep-rooted traumas of our pasts. Part memoir, part manual, Daria has offered readers a chance to reflect and release alongside her own brilliant story. A must read for those ready to face the past and move forward with compassion, hope, and optimism."—Rachel Cargle, author of A Renaissance of Our Own

"Burke writes with a captivating honesty and endless curiosity. Of My Own Making is a timely reminder that no matter where we are in life, the past manages to find its way in. It’s how we handle it that shapes who we really are."

—Ellen Vora, MD, psychiatrist and author of The Anatomy of Anxiety

"This is a story of hope, resilience, and the indomitable spirit of a woman who defied the odds to carve out her own path. With masterful prose that is both poetic and incisive, she invites readers into her world, exploring the intersections of education, career, and identity. Each page reveals her profound insights into the human condition, as she navigates the shadows of her past and their impact on her present. As she uncovers her story, you’ll find yourself rooting for her triumphs and celebrating her unwavering spirit."—David Ambroz, author of A Place Called Home

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