To UnEat An Elephant: A Memoir

By Cherilyn Christen Clough

What happens in childhood never stays in childhood

It shouldn't be too hard to gather everyone together

Unless someone at the table can no longer swallow the secrets

How far can a daughter challenge her father before the entire family implodes?

After a childhood of isolation, Cherilyn won her independence when she left the woods and her father's belt behind. As she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, she finds it complicated to live like "normal" people.

She misses her family. Her biggest dream is to gather them around a table to celebrate life. The knowledge, people, and places she's experienced have inspired her to live more authentically, but sometimes that means breaking the family rules.

When her siblings join her in the real world, Cherilyn hopes they can support each other. But survivors of family secrets each have their own way of dealing with the past. It seems their differences might divide them when they need each other the most.

This is the true story of a young woman trying to preserve relationships with her family while seeking the freedom to become her true self.

To Uneat an Elephant is the sequel to Chasing Eden.

Praise for To UnEat an Elephant

"To Uneat an Elephant, " the stand-alone sequel to "Chasing Eden," is both poignant and captivating. It was very difficult to put it down " -Susan

"Riveting. I couldn't stop reading. With haunting honesty and vulnerability, Cherilyn Clough pens well-chosen words, metaphors, an analogy to bring us on her journey from childhood insecurity to brave hopefulness and healing freedom." -Janis Wyman Mayfield

"The author's writing style in "To Uneat an Elephant" is intimate and inviting, akin to sharing heartfelt stories with a close friend over a comforting cup of coffee. The raw and authentic portrayal of the protagonist's struggles and triumphs creates a deep connection with the reader." -Brooke Bigelow

"To Uneat an Elephant" has everything I love about the memoir genre: the ability to enter into another person's experience and realize that the human condition is as unique and complex as each of us." -Sarah Cooper

"I felt like I was right in the story, Cherilyn's writings have impacted me in a profound way and strengthened my understanding of what others might be going through." -Merry Herrman

"When I read Cherilyn's books, I want them to go on forever " -Esther Recinos

"To Uneat an Elephant" deftly examines the trials and triumphs of finding and protecting your freedom from oppressive religious institutions enforced within your own family. Clough shows us exactly how difficult and rewarding it is to become free indeed." -Bonnie McLean, PhD

"It's not every sequel that can stand alone on its own merit. I waited eagerly for this installment of Cherilyn's story after reading the account of her childhood... I can say that it takes a skilled writer to dive into the telling of young adulthood with enough details to inform a reader who might be starting with volume 2. Cherilyn delivers." -Shelley Curtis Weaver

"Clough's ability to weave together such a rich tapestry of her life's experiences is truly commendable. The portrayal of relationships and emotions felt authentic and relatable, drawing me into the story and making me reflect on my own life's journey." -Graeme Johnston

"I love Cherilyn's writing style, her authenticity, and courage in the telling of her story... I barely tolerated any interruptions before finishing it." -Laura Nelson

"To Uneat an Elephant" is a riveting and thought-provoking read, infused with true drama that keeps readers engaged until the very end."-Cynthia Zirkwitz, Retired Domestic Abuse Counselor

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0996033297
• ISBN13: 9780996033299
• Release Date: July 2024
• Publisher: Little Red Press
• Length: 390 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"