As eighteen-year-old Cheryl Hunter escapes rural Colorado for the bright lights of Europe, she does so with nothing more than an over-packed suitcase and a dream. Once there, her mind is bent on solving one problem alone: how does a small-town cowgirl pull off the feat of becoming an international supermodel? When Cheryl is abducted, raped and brutally beaten instead, she is faced with solving a much bigger problem: how does she survive? Using her journey of rising from the ashes as fuel, Hunter delivers a step-by-step method that can be applied by anyone who has ever dealt with less-than-favorable circumstances. In a world where—let’s face it—life often hijacks our personal agendas, Cheryl shows you how to immediately take back the reins, design a life you love, and become the unstoppable force of nature you were born to be. "A victorious tale about becoming the hero of your own life. Cheryl Hunter is a gifted storyteller who masterfully weaves humor into life's tragedies in a way that will make your spirit soar. Through this character's journey, we see that we are bigger than any circumstance and that our true nature is to triumph. Experience it for yourself." - Mark Victor Hansen , Co-author of the #1 New York Times Bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul series "I enjoyed reading this book. It is one powerful Chicken Soup story that contains some really great insights about what it means to be human and how to overcome the difficult experiences we inevitably experience along life's journey. It is a thoroughly engaging and quick read that will uplift your spirits and help set you free to fully enjoy this mystery we call life--no matter what." - Jack Canfield , Co-author of the #1 New York Times Bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul series "Provided me with several 'aha' moments!" -The Huffington Post "Something very important to teach -- about life, love, empathy and reaching your fullest potential." -Forbes Magazine "If I use her system in the midst of a negative event, it should let me move forward with my life gracefully and with ease." -Huffington Post For more information on Cheryl, visit CherylHunter.com The go-to expert on resilience, bestselling author and television personality Cheryl Hunter was a teenager when she was abducted by two criminals who beat, raped and left her for dead. Cheryl survived this life-changing trauma, refocused her life, and found freedom. In the process, she created a framework that empowers anyone to overcome adversity. She has helped over a quarter of a million people turn their lives around and create lasting change. Cheryl appears regularly across major broadcast and cable networks including CNN, HLN, and The Huffington Post to provide expert commentary. She is a contributor to Forbes Magazine, U.S. News & World Report and Fast Company ; her lauded TED talks have been hugely impactful, and she is a founding member of Maria Shriver's Brain Trust, a select group dedicated to bettering the lives of women. To contact Cheryl or to learn more, visit CherylHunter.com