Giftay Kingston's Rise From the Ashes Series

Break Open Your
Door to Freedom

A memoir of survival, faith, and the will to rise

GIFTAY MYAH KINGSTON

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Rise From the Ashes Series
Break Open Your Door to Freedom
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Giftay Myah Kingston

Break Open Your Door to Freedom

ISBN 979-8-218-72208-1 — Copyright 2026

Born in Guyana. Denied a visa in 1976. A single mother who crossed an ocean with nothing but determination and faith. Break Open Your Door to Freedom is the true story of Giftay Myah Kingston — a woman who survived domestic abuse, kidney failure, dialysis, and open-heart surgery, and still rose.

From the sugar fields of Guyana to the trading floors of Citibank. From a dialysis chair to the set of L'Oréal. From a Virginia courtroom where she faced seven years — to the moment the judge sent her home with her mother instead. This is not a story about falling. It is a story about rising from the ashes.

"Determination is my masterpiece." — Giftay Myah Kingston
"He refuses to make the response of another the contingent condition for his own display of the virtue of generosity." — Dedication

About the Author

Giftay Myah Kingston is a published author, certified AI strategist, curriculum developer, trainer, and founder of Pulse AI. Born in Guyana, she began teaching at sixteen. She earned her BSc in Computer Studies from Pace University with Third Honors and Dean's List recognition in 1988.

She served as Business Manager and Network Administrator at Citibank, managing ATM applications worldwide. As Program Coordinator for District Council 37, she authored The Work Hazard Surveillance Manual and Workbook, training 1,500 NYC employees in Occupational Safety and Health. She holds an Advanced Building Systems Management certification from NYC HPD, scoring 99% in Fire Safety with Perfect Attendance.

A kidney transplant survivor, domestic abuse advocate, and member of the National Speakers Association, Giftay has spoken at the Waldorf Astoria and seminars across New York. She modeled for L'Oréal while on dialysis — chosen as one of five women globally for rare skin tones.

She is the author of three books: Break Open Your Door to Freedom, LIFE — Trapped by Motherhood. Born for Purpose., and Breathe and Live Free.

Author AI Strategist Survivor Advocate Speaker Founder, Pulse AI

Rise From the Ashes Series

A Three-Book Collection

Book One

Break Open Your Door to Freedom

The abuse memoir. The door. The freedom.

Available 2026

Book Two

LIFE — Trapped by Motherhood. Born for Purpose.

What a Single Mother Gave. What a Daughter Kept.

Coming Soon

Book Three

Breathe and Live Free

The notebook. The breath. The freedom.

Coming Soon

Be Part of the Story

This book is for every woman who has been told to stay quiet. For every mother who held the family together through faith alone. For every soul ready to break open their door to freedom.

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