Jumia Books Of My Own Making: A Memoir by Daria Burke

Of My Own Making by Daria Burke is a deeply personal and poetic memoir that explores the complex terrain of identity, healing, and self-acceptance. With unflinching honesty and emotional depth, Burke invites readers into her lived experience as a Black woman navigating the intersections of race, gender, ambition, and vulnerability.

This is not a linear tale of triumph—it’s a layered reflection on what it means to build a life from the inside out. Burke chronicles her journey through childhood trauma, professional success, heartbreak, and spiritual reckoning, all while confronting the societal expectations that shaped her sense of self. Her writing is introspective and evocative, blending narrative with cultural critique and emotional insight.

Themes explored include:

The emotional labor of Black womanhood in corporate and social spaces

The tension between external achievement and internal fulfillment

The process of unlearning inherited pain and rewriting personal narratives

The transformative power of solitude, therapy, and creative expression

The radical act of befriending oneself in a world that often demands performance

Praised by Kiese Laymon as “profound,” Of My Own Making stands out as a memoir that doesn’t just recount events—it interrogates them, offering readers a mirror for their own journeys. Burke’s voice is both fierce and tender, making this book a resonant companion for anyone seeking to live more authentically.

Ideal for readers of memoir, self-help, and cultural commentary, this book speaks to those who are ready to confront their past, reclaim their story, and embrace the messy beauty of becoming.