About the Book
Root & Flame is a soulful novel of healing, heartbreak, and becoming. Saffronia James has spent a lifetime searching for freedom-from the weight of generational trauma, the confines of a controlling marriage, and the seductive pull of a younger lover who promises dreams he can't deliver. Set against the lush, humid backdrop of Impasse, Louisiana, her story unfolds in the quiet spaces between breath and survival, motherhood and loss, addiction and spiritual awakening.
As she rebuilds her life one fragile step at a time, Saffronia learns that real freedom isn't found in running-it's rooted in stillness. And sometimes, the only way to bloom is to burn away everything that no longer serves you.
Root & Flame is a meditation on resilience, the complicated beauty of Black womanhood, and the power of planting yourself-one breath, one pose, one petal at a time.
Brandy C. Adams is a writer, yoga teacher, and survivor of life's most difficult lessons. Born with a restless spirit and a poet's heart, she uses the power of storytelling to explore themes of trauma, resilience, motherhood, and spiritual healing. A proud military veteran and advocate for survivors of domestic violence, Brandy draws from her own experiences to create deeply personal and transformative narratives.
When she's not writing or guiding breathwork classes, you can find her nurturing her garden, sipping ginger tea, and reminding anyone who will listen: You are the root and the flower. One breath, one pose, one petal at a time.
About the Author :
Brandy C. Adams is a writer, certified yoga instructor, Montessori educator, U.S. Air Force veteran, and survivor of trauma who believes deeply in the power of healing through storytelling. Her work blends poetry, spirituality, and personal transformation with bold honesty and lyrical fire.She is the author of Root & Flame, a semi-autobiographical novel of resilience, motherhood, and rebirth, and Thoughts From a Pandemic Yogi, a soul-stirring collection of poems and journal reflections written during a time of global pause and personal awakening.Through her writing and her yoga business, F.E.N.I.X. Yoga with Brandy, she creates accessible pathways to healing for marginalized communities through classes, workshops, and outreach rooted in service.Whether on the mat or on the page, her mission is to nurture wholeness and justice through radical self-love and truth-telling."This joy that I have, the world didn't give it, and the world can't take it away."- Thoughts From a Pandemic Yogi
Review :
Sean P Carroll
5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful, relatable journeyReviewed in the United States on May 22, 2025
Saffronia's journey is real, traveling through courage, pain, peace, love, and loss, and finding true strength that was always there, within her. Beautifully written, hopeful, and powerful.
Aurora
5.0 out of 5 stars I am the root and the flower. I am not abandoned; I am choosing.Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2025
Powerful and emotional. Highly recommend for those finding their way through life's challenges. Finished it in just two evenings of light reading, but the story transcends with powerful journal excerpts and quotes. "I am the root and the flower. I am not abandoned: I am choosing." Brandy draws the reader in quickly and brings you along Saffronia's journey. You're invested, but just like our own lives can be, the story doesn't wrap up in a neat bow and instead leaves the reader wondering what comes next for Saffronia on her journey. Root & Flame leaves the reader trusting Saffronia will be okay and with the tools for you as the reader to also find your flame.
Brenda Adams
5.0 out of 5 stars PerseveranceReviewed in the United States on May 21, 2025
Whether a bedtime read or beachside read, Root &Flame will transport you into a place of healing out loud. Saffronia's journey is a journey of self-awareness and resilience. It truly is a must read!!
