Parastoo Rezai lives in San Diego, California, with her devoted husband, two heart-warming children, and one rambunctious puppy who follows her around like a shadow wherever she may go. Parastoo received her bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from UCSD, a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Southern California, and a masters degree in Pharmacoeconomics from the University of Florida. For much of her career, Parastoo has worked as a Clinical Pharmacist, serving various disciplines within the profession. When not working, she devotes much of her time to pursue other passions such as reading, writing, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. Her inspiration for this novel comes from deep empathy for individuals coping with hardships and how triumphing after each struggle is possible if hope continues to reside in our hearts.