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? Cinder Girl 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 Cinder Girl, 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 Cinder Girl:

"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

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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? Cinder Girl 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 Cinder Girl, 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 Cinder Girl:

"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

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

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

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

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

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Overview

How is it possible for a young, homeless woman to overcome abuse, endure the foster care system, and rise to prominence to help others? Cinder Girl 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 Cinder Girl, 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 Cinder Girl:

"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


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780310348931
Publisher: Zondervan
Publication date: 03/05/2019
Pages: 208
Sales rank: 1,035,895
Product dimensions: 5.40(w) x 8.20(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

CHRISTINA MEREDITH is a foster care activist, mental health advocate, national speaker, and the founder of the nonprofit Christina Meredith Foundation. A former homeless foster youth who was later named Ms. California, Christina today dedicates herself to protecting children from abuse and advocating for foster care reform. Christina concurrently serves in the US military. Visit her at Christina Meredith.org.

Table of 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
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