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""Impressive story of surmounting tremendous difficulties to help others."" -Kirkus Reviews Standing alone in the baggage claim of JFK International Airport, 9-year-old Christine anxiously awaited the arrival of her new parents. After the untimely death of her beloved mother and the abandonment by her father, Christine was sent by her grandmother to the United States in the hope of a better future. Little did Christine know that the journey would isolate her from her siblings and the life she had known in Communist Poland for over 13 years. Growing up in Pennsylvania, Christine survived mistreatment in her childhood with determination and ultimately became a teen mother. Her resilience led her to New York City, where she started over with her daughter, Dana. There, she would begin a remarkable, exciting career at the United Nations. This is the extraordinary story of a Polish immigrant who overcame unthinkable challenges and embraced the American Dream. Follow Christine as she defies the odds, travels the world, is blessed by the Pope, and finds true love.

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13 Years Lost is a poignant and heartfelt story of the strength and resilience of the human spirit that kept me reading well after bedtime. Thank you Christine, and peacekeepers of the world, for your service to humanity. Mona Ceurvels, Life Enrichment Coordinator, The Arlington of Naples I devoured this immensely readable book in a single sitting. 13 Years Lost will leave you feeling energized and charging off to the nearest airport to experience your own adventures. Kelly Smith, Deputy Representative, UN Office on Drugs & Crime, Afghanistan This is a book that you will not be able to put down, about a woman who would not accept defeat. Helen Powers, author; model This is a message of hope and faith in humanity. It is also a call to action for justice so that all may live, love and share - as individuals and collectively as humans. Marco Kalbusch, German lawyer; physician Christine's memoir is an inspiring read for anyone striving to overcome adversity. Kathleen Pellecchia, Claims Taker, Social Security Administration; Vice President, American Federation of Government Employees Christine did not let her past define her future. I will be buying this book as a gift for my friends to read. Barb Bechtold, friend and former co-worker at Social Security Administration Christine tells her story of hardship, friendship and triumph with love, insight and wisdom. You will find yourself eager to turn each page to experience the excitement, sense of accomplishment, and sheer fun of being part of a peacekeeping mission. Pippa Burgess-Arcos, retired United Nations staff Sadry writes about her amazing life journey and looks openly at important human themes: how we wound and are wounded by those we love; the identity conflict that many immigrants feel; and the horrendous suffering in many countries around the world. Alan Keller, former Deputy Director, Africa Division of United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA); former Director of UNFPA Country Support Team for Southern Africa

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Christine Sadry was born in Krasne, Poland, and was adopted in 1964 by a Polish American couple who lived in the United States. After graduating from West Catholic Girls' High School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Christine worked at the United States Social Security Administration from 1973 to 1979. She started her 31-year career with the United Nations in 1979. Christine was a single mother to her daughter and the wife of a United Nations diplomat. After dedicating most of her life to service, she now resides in Naples, Florida.

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