CinderGirl: My Journey Out of the Ashes to a Life of Hope

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 Merediths 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 youll learn how to:Dream big even when youre at rock bottomEmbrace the inherent worth that is yours in Christ JesusDeepen your faith and your relationship with GodPraise for CinderGirl:Christina Merediths life experience and real-life Cinderella story are beyond inspirational to me and Im so proud of her. She is an overcomer like few Ive 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 USAChristina Merediths story which she tells with unique courage follows a young womans rise out of vulnerability homelessness and abuse to become a soldier leader and pillar in her community. Christinas spirited and empathetic soul shines through every page.--Jason Jones author activist film producer