The 13th Configuration is a story of struggle, survival and resilience. It is the memoirs of an introverted child who was abandoned by her father, molested by her step-father and forced to deal with adult issues. Her coping mechanism is to reconfigure her persona when faced with a difficult challenge. A terrible car crash at age 13 almost ended her life and impacted the unfolding of her future. She discovers that everything happens for a reason and attempts to find opportunity in every crisis.