In this episode of Hear Where You Belong, host Dea Irby sits down with Christine Sadry—award-winning author, speaker, and fierce advocate for resilience.
Born behind the Iron Curtain in Poland, Christine endured 13 years of silence and hardship before making her way to America at just nine years old. She faced abuse, isolation, and the devastating loss of her family connection—yet through determination, education, and courage, Christine built a life of meaning and service.
Her story spans from her early struggles as a young immigrant, to a career with the United Nations, to her deeply moving memoir, 13 Years Lost, honored with the Literary Titan Gold Award. Today, Christine reminds us all that while pain may shape us, it does not define us.
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