Adriene Caldwell

Adriene Caldwell is the author of the forthcoming memoir Unbroken: Life Outside the Lines, a powerful and unflinching exploration of survival, identity, and resilience. Drawing from her lived experience, Adriene writes with raw honesty about family, love, and the lifelong search for belonging in a world that often refuses easy redemption. Her work centers on giving voice to stories that are frequently silenced, inviting readers into conversations about truth, healing, and human strength.

Unbroken is a gripping first-hand account of the impacts of untreated mental illness, physical and sexual abuse, addiction, pedophilia, and the foster care system. Through deeply personal storytelling, Adriene chronicles both devastation and discovery—revealing how darkness can shape a life, and how an innate light can persist even under unimaginable circumstances. Her writing is marked by courage, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to authenticity.

Based in Houston, Texas, Adriene is a mother, wife, survivor, and storyteller who believes that true strength is not found in never breaking, but in rising again and again. Educated at Texas State University, she uses her platform to connect with readers who are navigating their own paths through trauma and recovery. Through her work and public presence, Adriene Caldwell seeks to create impact—not through titles, but by offering hope, fostering understanding, and reminding others that healing and purpose remain possible.

• Texas State University