Roots and Wings is a powerful memoir of faith, resilience, and becoming, tracing one woman's journey across continents, cultures, and callings.Born in the red soil of Ogugu, Nigeria, Okonkwo D. Chika carries her roots through military discipline, immigration struggles, nursing school, heartbreak, and moments of spiritual silence. From the demanding wards of the UK to the intense corridors of American healthcare, and from the rigor of military service to the quiet battles of identity and belonging, this memoir chronicles the cost and the beauty of transformation.With lyrical honesty and emotional depth, Roots and Wings explores what it means to rise without forgetting where you come from. It is a story of delayed dreams, unwavering faith, and the courage to rebuild when life refuses to follow a straight path.This book is for immigrants navigating new worlds, nurses carrying unseen burdens, women redefining timelines, and anyone learning how to stand firm in their roots while daring to grow wings.If you have ever felt unseen, uncertain, or called to become more, this story is for you.