Torn from the Root — A Memoir of a Black Transracial Adoptee
Torn from the Root is a compelling memoir that tells the powerful story of a Black girl who, after being separated from her birth mother, is transracially adopted into a white Evangelical family in the early 1970s. She embarks on a journey to discover her true identity, reconnecting with her roots, and inspiring readers with her brave quest for belonging.
Available Spring 2026 — Temple University Press
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About Rhonda M. Roorda
Rhonda M. Roorda, M.A., is an international speaker and consultant on transracial adoption. Her insights have been featured in the Emmy Award–winning show This Is Us. She is the author of the acclaimed In Their Voices: Black Americans on Transracial Adoption series and coauthor of a trilogy of groundbreaking books exploring race, family, and identity.
Rhonda M. Roorda, MA 