What defines you--the pain of your past or the strength of your survival?
Raised in a shattered family and abandoned by those meant to protect her, Rose Barroso learned early to build walls around her heart. But those walls couldn't silence the echoes of self- doubt, fear, and rage that lingered long after the bruises faded. Her demons told her she wasn't enough, wouldn't succeed, and didn't deserve happiness. But she refused to let them write her story.
In this gripping memoir, Rose rips the mask off a life built in defiance of deep trauma and invites readers into her world of rebellion, self-discovery, and reinvention. With raw vulnerability and unapologetic strength, she exposes the hidden scars of her childhood, revealing how pain shaped her, tested her, and ultimately forged her. Through sheer resilience and determination, Rose charts her rise as a self-made success in the competitive world of real estate development--an industry few women lead, and even fewer dominate.
From a young girl navigating a fractured family and suffering unimaginable abuse, to a tenacious woman conquering her inner demons, Indestructible is a battle cry for anyone whos ever been told they would amount to nothing. It's a reminder that the strongest women are often built from the hardest truths, that the deepest wounds can produce the strongest spirits, and that healing doesn't make you soft--it makes you unstoppable.
Review :
"Compelling, heartbreaking, and inspirational--Rose's journey from trauma to triumph is a fierce testament to the power of grit, healing, and rising to the top against all odds." - Mary Garofalo, 7 time Emmy award winning investigative reporter
"Rose Barroso's story stood out as deeply powerful. Her resilience and bravery in sharing such a personal journey deserve recognition. For those who've walked a similar path, her words may offer comfort, strength, or solidarity. Kudos to her for telling her truth." - Celina Caesar-Chavannes, national bestselling author of Can You Hear Me Now? How I Found My Voice and Learned to Live with Passion and Purpose, 2021 Shaughnessy Cohen Prize finalist
"A powerful and deeply moving memoir that beautifully weaves strength, resilience, vulnerability, and empowerment into every page. With raw honesty and emotional depth, the author invites us into a journey that is both deeply personal and universally inspiring. This book is a testament to the human spirit and a reminder of the courage it takes to rise." - Natasha Koifman, President of NKPR
"Rose is an amazing heart-centered person of extraordinary resilience and great devotion. Her story is both heartbreaking and inspiring. She has transformed a very difficult upbringing into a life rooted in family values and a business built on service to her community." - Jean-Pierre LeBlanc, co-founder of Saje Natural Wellness and founder of The Alchemy Network
