After 9/11, Dr. Minerva Santerre felt she had to tell how much growing up in a Syrian household mattered and how her memories of cherished family time is still close to her heart today. Through this novel, Dr. Santerre interweaves her own childhood with that of the characters that come alive within the pages. Dr. Santerre has taught gifted elementary classes for 30 years. She is also a professor at Miami-Dade Community College. The love of the Lord has always given her the courage she needed. She lives in Miami, Florida with her husband. Dr. Santerre has three grown sons, two daughter in loves and the diamonds of her life which are 4 grandchildren. When Dr. Santerre isn’t teaching her love of writing is inspired by her faith.