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Roots That Refuse to Loosen
Roots That Refuse to Loosen

Roots That Refuse to Loosen

By Charles Alford
Length50m

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Summary

Roots That Refuse to Loosen is a deeply human, intimate audiobook about life inside an extended family where love, conflict, sacrifice, and belonging exist side by side. Told through personal reflection and lived moments, the story explores shared homes, shared burdens, and shared decisions across generations. From crowded kitchens and quiet resentments to collective grief and hard-earned independence, this book examines how family shapes identity long after we leave home. Honest, nuanced, and emotionally grounded, it reveals the beauty and cost of staying connected, showing how extended family is not just a structure, but a lifelong practice of showing up, negotiating love, and carrying one another forward.

Book information

Genre
Poetry, Literary Classics
Length
50 mins
Publish date
Jan 28, 2026
Language
English

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Table of Contents

1Chapter 1
4Chapter 4
2Chapter 2
5Chapter 5
3Chapter 3
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