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How is it possible for a young, homeless woman to overcome abuse, endure the foster care system, and rise to prominence to help others? CinderGirl tells Christina Meredith's incredible story of how she overcame these hardships to earn the title of Miss California and become an advocate for the vulnerable.
Born into a large, working-class family in upstate New York, Christina endured years of abuse before entering the foster care system as a teenager. With nowhere to turn after she graduated from high school, Christina lived in her car for almost a year, working three jobs to survive.
As she prayed in her car every day, Christina had no idea that in just a few years, her suffering would help others find healing. But she did know that she was destined for more, and she refused to give up hope, no matter the circumstance.
In CinderGirl, Christina tells her piercing and poignant story of leaving behind homelessness to become Miss California and the founder of a nonprofit organization that provides advocacy for foster care children. With stunning vulnerability, Christina invites us into her childhood home and the heart of a child longing to be loved, challenging us to dig deeper into our own personal courage, even in the most difficult conditions. And in return, you'll learn how to:
Dream big, even when you're at rock bottom
Embrace the inherent worth that is yours in Christ Jesus
Deepen your faith and your relationship with God
Praise for CinderGirl:
"Christina Meredith's life experience and real-life Cinderella story are beyond inspirational to me, and I'm so proud of her. She is an overcomer like few I've ever read about. But what impresses me the most is her desire to transform the foster care system and use her challenges to better the next generation."
--Kristen Dalton-Wolfe, bestselling author and former Miss USA
"Christina Meredith's story, which she tells with unique courage, follows a young woman's rise out of vulnerability, homelessness, and abuse to become a soldier, leader, and pillar in her community. Christina's spirited and empathetic soul shines through every page."
--Jason Jones, author, activist, film producer
Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: The Cold, Hard Truth
Chapter 2: The House at the Top of the Hill
Chapter 3: The Trifecta
Chapter 4: Buried Treasure
Chapter 5: Mirror, Mirror
Chapter 6: Laundry Lady
Chapter 7: Fairy Godparents
Chapter 8: Going South in a Hurry
Chapter 9: Banished
Chapter 10: Mind the Sitter
Chapter 11: House Arrest
Chapter 12: Traveling Mercies
Chapter 13: Guardian Angel
Chapter 14: Cold Turkey
Chapter 15: You Can't Go Home Again
Chapter 16: Mobile Home
Chapter 17: Opportunity Knocks
Chapter 18: Crowned to Change the World
Chapter 19: A Personal Justice
Chapter 20: Putting Suffering to Use
