This book features the author’s experiences and views on pertinent life issues as an immigrant to the United States of America. The objective is to empower women. However, the greater part of the message is of relevance to a general audience. Some of the issues that are the focus of this book are:

•Identity
•Health & Preventive medicine
•Finding a mate
•Relationships & Family
•Single parenthood
•Teenage pregnancies
•Gender roles
•Diet & Nutrition
•Global exposure
•Positivity & Loving yourself
•Spirituality
•Life outside the United States
•And much more…

Folake Taylor is an outpatient Internal Medicine Physician who resides in the suburbs of Atlanta Georgia with her husband and daughter. She obtained her residency training out of the Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta. She was born in the United Kingdom to Nigerian born parents.

“…A moving tale that shows pride in one’s new favored country, The Only Way Is Up is a fine read of keeping one’s chin up, answering life’s questions.”

–Midwest Book Review, 5 Stars

“…Engaging and enlightening, The Only Way Is Up is an eye-opening take on the familiar peaks and valleys through which we all traverse in life - told from the unique perspective of one who has been to the extremes of both.”

–Apex Reviews, 5 Stars

“…Thanks to the real life examples and current events, this book is relatable and some of the topics can be debatable making it ideal for any book club.”

–Author Exposure Book Club

“It's a Powerful compendium of insightful advice…”

–Norka Blackman-Richards, President of 4RealWomenInternational

“This book is a trail blazer that will influence many immigrants and all who believe in rising above all kinds of divides. For those who seek to positively shift life’s boundaries and rise above ceilings that limit individuals….”

–Professor Mary E. Modupe Kolawole,

Author of Womanism and African Consciousness