Every 9 Minutes: A Memoir

About this book

This memoir is told firsthand by the author as a 4-year-old child and follows her as she matures into adulthood.The author will have you feeling her pain, laughing through her coming-of-age, and, most importantly, raising awareness of something far too many children have endured.Every 9 Minutes is an honest, sincere, no-holds-barred open look at a young woman’s journey as a survivor of child abuse and how she managed to overcome it against the odds.Despite dysfunctional relationships and the soul-crushing torment of sexual exploitation, Every 9 Minutes is a testament to the power of perseverance, showing how Christina emerged from her pain and trauma to build a life of purpose and happiness.With an empowering call to action, she encourages other sufferers of childhood abuse to step forward and take control of their lives, channeling their pain into motivation and refusing to let their trauma define them. Read more