In The Wilted Black Rose, the weight of generational trauma collides with the unyielding strength of the human spirit. Frank Rahmaan pulls back the curtain on a life shaped by pain, yet fueled by the relentless pursuit of healing. Raw, gripping, and deeply personal, this memoir lays bare the scars of the past while forging a path toward transformation.
Set against the backdrop of Oakland, California, this book explores the complexities of family, the wounds that refuse to fade, and the courage it takes to rise above them. But more than a story of struggle, The Wilted Black Rose is a testament to breaking cycles, reclaiming identity, and embracing the light that exists beyond the darkness.
This isn’t just a book—it’s a lifeline for anyone searching for healing, for understanding, for the strength to keep going.
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About The Author
Frank Rahmaan is not just an author—he’s a survivor.
Born and raised in Oakland, California, Frank’s life has been a battlefield of generational trauma, loss, and self-discovery. But instead of letting the past define him, he chose to rewrite his story. Through unflinching honesty and powerful storytelling, he reveals what it means to confront pain, break free from the past, and emerge stronger.
His words don’t just tell a story—they ignite a movement. The Wilted Black Rose is his mission: to help others find the courage to heal, reclaim their voices, and step into a future filled with strength, resilience, and hope.
The past has a way of whispering through generations, carrying secrets and scars that refuse to fade. In this deeply personal memoir, Frank Rahmaan unearths the burdens of generational trauma, confronting suppressed truths with fearless honesty.
Family history shapes us, but it doesn’t have to define us. The Wilted Black Rose offers an unfiltered look at how past wounds influence identity—and how, with courage and self-awareness, we can choose to break free.
At its core, The Wilted Black Rose is a story of redemption and the unbreakable will to heal. It is proof that even the most shattered souls can find meaning, that even in the darkest moments, resilience can bloom.
If you’ve ever felt lost in the echoes of the past, this self-help book for trauma recovery is for you.
What does it take to heal from wounds that aren’t just your own, but generations deep?
In The Wilted Black Rose, Frank Rahmaan unravels the tension between inherited trauma and self-liberation, telling the story of a young man who refuses to be shackled by his past. Through raw and unfiltered storytelling, he shows us that healing isn’t just about surviving—it’s about reclaiming your life.
This book is a mirror for those who have suffered, a roadmap for those seeking redemption, and a testament to the power of rewriting your own story.
385+
English
February 5, 2025
Testimonials
The Wilted Black Rose is a gripping memoir that addresses themes related to intergenerational trauma, resilience, and self-discovery. It encompasses the journey of wresting out painful truths, breaking cycles of the past, and finding avenues to healing. With the rawness of the story, the book demonstrates the emotional struggle that maintains the fight to regain one’s identity.
The Wilted Black Rose will gently take any heart touched by adversity, family history, or healing on a ride. It will help those who are either burdened by their past selves or trying to make sense of generational trauma. Suspenseful, reflective, and nothing but healing and hope.
This dynamic memoir educates and inspires. The Wilted Black Rose offers an unbridled view into the nature of trauma and the power required to survive its wounds. Throughout Rahmaan’s deeply personal journey, other readers gain perspectives, encouragement, and the impetus to reclaim their own lives for their own purposes.
Frank Rahmaan is a leading author for emotional resilience who used his own lifetime experiences as material for what he considers a very deep, gut-wrenching memoir. His own works towards overcoming multi-generational trauma and self-discovery led him to share his story in hopes that his audience might be similarly encouraged to find their way toward healing, personal growth, and emotional freedom.
Unlike most memoirs, The Wilted Black Rose mixes raw storytelling with deep contemplations to produce a read that is at once gut-wrenching and yet uplifting. Deconstructing hardships into lessons of resilience and hope, self-empowerment, and leaving readers with a breadth of connection to it themselves- inspiration to heal.
These chapters are truly a powerful The Wilted Black Rose. The past is no longer a shadow, it has become a compelling force. Peel the protagonist from layers of family secrets, old memories turn painful, and in pain, he must reckon with and learn the inheritance of generational trauma that he will have to endure with each revelation that tests him.
But this is where the still and quiet truth lies: self-discovery is hard to escape from the past, but rather an understanding of it. Through pain and perseverance, he begins to learn that his story is still being written, and for the first time, he holds the pen in it.
Pick up The Wilted Black Rose and experience it rather than just read it. A powerful memoir that explores the intricacies of family, the burden of ancestral trauma, and the indomitable spirit of those who attempt to heal. Order your copy today and step into a story that is meant to provoke, inspire, and linger in your mind long after the final word has been read.
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