{"product_id":"trash-bag-tales-other-stories-from-an-accidentally-happy-life-9798991922807","title":"Trash Bag Tales: \u0026 Other Stories from an Accidentally Happy Life","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn Trash Bag Tales, former foster care youth and storyteller, Charell Star takes us on a heartfelt, often humorous journey of personal resilience. Each chapter reveals a new layer of her growth as she finds joy in unlikely places-from spending her birthday hilariously trapped at home to tackling tough realities in her career, family, and relationships. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith each twist, Charell seizes the chance to rise above. Her story is a tribute to the power of self-love, setting boundaries, and personal courage as she learns to rewrite her past pains into a future filled with purpose and strength. Brimming with relatable life lessons and an infectious spirit, Trash Bag Tales celebrates the triumph of the human spirit and the joy of claiming the life you deserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eStar, Charell:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Charell Star is a storyteller, foster care advocate, and firm believer in the power of purpose. A former foster youth herself, she's turned her journey into a mission to amplify unheard voices and spark change. She is honored to have served on the board of multiple foster-care related groups and has received numerous honors, including from the Court Appointed Special Advocates of New York City and the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute. In addition to her public speaking work, Charell's story has been featured in the series Humans of New York and the documentary Feeling Wanted.When she's not writing or speaking, you can find her chasing down tennis balls, big laughs, and stories waiting to be told. Connect with Charell on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads at @charellstar, visit her at www.charellstar.com or email her at contact@charellstar.com.","brand":"100 Dresses Media LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51298350563602,"sku":"9798991922807","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_3a9dc3da-4c67-4fba-93d7-c015a29106ed.jpg?v=1747816882","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/trash-bag-tales-other-stories-from-an-accidentally-happy-life-9798991922807","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}