Rise A Memoir [Paperback]

Ris? was named after the opera star Ris? Stevens. It was as if her mother knew that Ris? was not meant to be written into the familys tragedies. In fact, from a young age Ris? found a way to rise above the chaos, abuse, and molestation of her childhood, eventually escaping the weight of her family, and learning to love and believe in herself. This story is a testament to her deep determination and innate courage.