Of My Own Making

"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."

"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."
 

"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."

"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."

"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.”

"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."