Shine little Star

Published by MANON RINSMA Leonard, MSc

Manon Rinsma, a Dutch-American author known for exploring deeply personal narratives, first gained recognition with her debut memoir, 13 Diamonds: Life Before Death from a Child’s Perspective, which reflects on losing her mother to brain cancer at twelve. On the 20th anniversary of this loss, Rinsma returned with A Far Cry from Yesterday: Finding Tomorrow in Distant Lands. This memoir chronicled her heartfelt journey across four continents to confront grief, anger, and the drive to rebuild. Through unflinching honesty and vivid storytelling, Rinsma takes readers deep into the heart of healing and what it means to move forward. View more posts