Melissa Hardin

About The Author

Melissa lives in Kansas City with her husband, Kevin, of thirty-three years. She treasures evenings spent Face Timing her grandbabies, connecting with her three daughters, and unwinding after her workdays with K–8th grade students at a local charter school. 

With more than thirty-five years in social work, Melissa has dedicated her life to advocating for others and championing the underdog. Known for encouraging people to step into freedom and pursue justice, she is passionate about helping others find their voice, overcome obstacles, and live with courage and purpose. 

Books by Melissa Hardin

The Girl Who Stayed

A True Story of a Daughter's Survival, a Mother's Faith, and the Community That Refused to Let Go

By Sophie Hardin and Melissa Hardin
With Suzanne Gosslin
A life-altering tragedy shatters a young woman’s future—but through relentless faith, fierce love, and an unyielding community, she discovers that survival is only the beginning.
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