Maria Prestinenzi was born in a small town in Italy. She migrated to Australia as a young teenager with her family and settled in Melbourne where she still lives surrounded by her immediate and extended family. She's passionate about the environment. She loves to go on long walks, commune with nature and do her daily Zumba class. She loves learning about different cultures and traditions and discovering new places. She has lived a colourful life, travelled extensively and met some amazing people.
""A story of growth, commitment and determination to make even the strongest feel inspired...beautifully told..."" Yvonne, Indie book reviewer [NT]