Unfixed: A Memoir of Family, Mystery, and the Currents That Carry You Home

When the tide of hidden truths and an unsteady body collide, one woman's search for home becomes a journey of reclamation, resilience, and the enduring power of forgiveness.

"Warner's poetic prose and intimate descriptions of her inscape while grieving... plunge readers directly into her reality." --Publishers Weekly, Editor's Pick

"Genre-defying... A gripping, often literary memoir that ruminates on life's unfixable complications."--Kirkus

What do you do when the foundations of your life--family, identity, and health--begin to crack beneath your feet? In Unfixed, Kimberly takes readers on an unforgettable journey through the uncharted waters of family secrets, chronic illness, and the relentless search for truth and forgiveness.

When Warner's seemingly stable world begins to unravel, she discovers that her father--a figure both present and painfully absent--harbors a long-buried secret. This revelation propels her into an emotional labyrinth of discovery, forcing her to confront the ghosts of her past and redefine the meaning of home, family, and self.

Set against the backdrop of Warner's battle with an elusive and debilitating illness, Unfixed is a deeply intimate exploration of resilience and vulnerability. Warner masterfully weaves together threads of personal struggle and universal themes, painting a portrait of a life in flux that will resonate with anyone who has ever sought clarity in chaos.

At its heart, Unfixed is a story of reckoning--not only with the haunting specter of a lost father but also with the body's betrayal and the limits of medical certainty. With the lyricism of Dani Shapiro's Inheritance and the rich emotional depth of Where the Crawdads Sing, Warner crafts a narrative that is both gripping and profoundly moving.

Through luminous prose and unflinching honesty, Unfixed reveals the beauty and heartbreak of uncovering truths that were never meant to be found. It is a celebration of the human spirit's capacity to adapt and thrive in the face of the unknown, offering readers a poignant reminder that even in the most unfixed of lives, there is room for hope, connection, and self-discovery.

Perfect for readers who find solace in stories of resilience and transformation, Unfixed invites you to walk alongside Warner on a journey of uncovering, unraveling, and ultimately rebuilding.

Author: Kimberly Warner
Publisher: Empress Editions
Published: 11/11/2025
Pages: 250
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.88lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d
ISBN: 9798992386547


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/0001

About the Author
Kimberly writes and speaks widely, serving on editorial boards, hosting panels at esteemed institutions, and contributing to medical education initiatives. Recently, Kimberly shared her serialized memoir, Unfixed, on Substack, quickly gaining a devoted readership as it resonated deeply with those navigating their own challenges. She continues to publish weekly essays, interviews, and videos, exploring meaning within adversity and the value in what we might reflexively dismiss.