About the Author

Christina A. Cole is a wife, mother, federal employee, patient advocate, speaker, and author of Through the Ashes. Following a routine medical procedure that resulted in septic shock, multiple surgeries, amputations, and years of recovery, Christina transformed unimaginable tragedy into a mission of hope, resilience, and advocacy. Through her writing and public speaking, she shares her journey to help others facing medical trauma, chronic illness, and life-changing adversity discover strength beyond survival.