Flying on Broken Wings
Some people are shaped by stability.
Others learn how to survive first and build meaning later.
Flying on Broken Wings is the unforgettable memoir of Dr. Phyllis Bivins-Hudson, a woman who came of age in 1960s Virginia amid poverty, instability, and unspoken trauma. Moving between households where safety was never guaranteed, she learned early how fragile the idea of “home” could be, and how deeply neglect and violation can shape a life.
Yet in the middle of that uncertainty, one thing offered refuge: education.
A third-grade teacher’s words planted a belief that would quietly sustain Phyllis through years of violence, loss, and an unexpected pregnancy, guiding her toward a future that once felt unimaginable.
This is not a story of instant triumph or tidy resolutions. It is a story of endurance, discipline, and the long, often invisible work of transformation.
Written with honesty and restraint, Flying on Broken Wings traces one woman’s journey from a fragmented childhood to a life shaped by purpose, achievement, and hard-earned self-trust.
Add Flying on Broken Wings to your collection and experience a memoir that doesn’t promise easy answers but offers something far more lasting: truth, clarity, and the courage to rise anyway.
Inside This Memoir
A reflective journey through resilience, identity, and emotional truth.
Understanding the Patterns We Carry
An examination of how early childhood experiences and relationships shape adult romantic patterns
What Emotional Neglect Teaches Us
The subtle ways emotional neglect influences attachment, boundaries, and self-worth
The Cost of Love Without Clarity
Reflections on love, endurance, silence, and self-abandonment
The Path to Clarity and Self-Worth
A journey toward clarity, emotional safety, and self-recognition
This Book Is for Readers Who
- Have looked back at past relationships and wondered how they got there.
- Are unpacking patterns around love, attachment, and self-worth.
- Appreciate memoirs rooted in emotional truth and reflection.
- Are learning that love should not require self-erasure.
- Believe that personal stories can illuminate larger truths about resilience, belonging, and what it means to become yourself.
Available Formats
Choose the format that best fits your reading experience.
Paperback Edition
A tangible reading experience designed for your personal library. Thoughtfully crafted with care, this edition is perfect for those who cherish the weight of a book in their hands and the quiet ritual of turning pages.
- Beautifully printed edition
- Perfect for marking passages
- Ideal for book clubs or gifting
Digital Edition
Instant access to carry this story wherever you go. Designed for modern readers who value portability and convenience, the digital edition offers the same thoughtful narrative across all your devices.
- Immediate download after purchase
- Compatible with major e-readers
- Read anywhere, anytime
Whichever format you choose, this memoir is designed to be experienced thoughtfully and returned to often.
Begin the Journey
This memoir invites you into a story of truth, reflection, and quiet resilience. Written with clarity and care, it offers a space to pause, to feel, and to remember what it means to be human.
Available in paperback and eBook