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Simple Beginnings... "Never Give Up"

This book is based on true events, and I hope it inspires young adults to persevere through life’s adversities as personal goals are always achievable… “Never Give Up”. My grandmother was a remarkable woman, she was a wonderful combination of warmth and kindness, love, and laughter. As a child, I was fortunate to have a loving grandmother, my parents were divorcedand during the period from when I was born to the age of seventeen, we moved continuously. Living in two countries, two provinces and attending seven schools to include private preschool in Georgetown, Guyana, public and catholic schools in Canada. This book provides elements of a healthy childhood development fostered through a stable environment provided by my gran. “Soft, warm and cuddly, Koala is a symbol of faithfulness, gentleness and peace.” This children's non-fiction chapter book shares the adventures of a girl named Koala in grade four.

Tara Kissoon

S. Tara Kissoon is multi-certified I.T. Risk & Security Leader with twenty-five years of technology experience, twenty years of experience in the financial services industry. Tara’s educational background encompasses a Master of Science (MSc) in Information Security with Upper Class Honours at the University of London, Royal Holloway College, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with Distinction at the University of Toronto, Rotman School of Management, a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and is licensed within the Life Licenced Qualification Program (LLQP). Details are located at www.thevirtualmall.ca

Austin Macauley Publishers