CinderGirl: My Journey Out of the Ashes to a Life of Hope
Written by Christina Meredith and Dr. Henry Cloud
Narrated by Hope Hoffman
4.5/5
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About this audiobook
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
Christina Meredith
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 ChristinaMeredith.org.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This book is incredible. Christina was so transparent on the life she lived, and through that, gives us the ability to see the deep need for people to speak up for those children that can't speak for themselves.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Amazing. Such a strong and courageous woman. So inspiring for everyone!