Susan M. Tarrant is a long-time resident of Bradenton, FL, but lived most of her life in the Northeast. As a young teenager, she worked with special needs individuals as a volunteer. She quickly decided that becoming a special needs teacher was what she wanted to do as her career. She was educated at Eastern Michigan University in Special Education. Susan taught special needs children for many years. She was married to a wonderful partner and father and together they had two daughters. As a stay-at-home mom, she continued to be involved with various organizations that worked with the special needs population. For a few years she owned a small retail business that allowed her to stay connected to young people. The business closed when her husband's career took them to another state. She continued volunteering with young adults and cared for a disabled parent for many years. She was able to work from her home as an employment recruiter. After the passing of her husband she decided to make the move to Florida. In Florida, Susan resumed her career as a Special Education teacher. A new opportunity developed and she became a career counselor at a university for adults seeking to improve their future. Susan continued to help students become employed until she retired. After being a widow for 14 years, she was blessed to meet a second Mr. Wonderful. He brought joy and love into her life and also gave her 3 more grandchildren. She has been blessed to touch many lives and now she is fully committed to be a mother and grandmother. Family means everything for her! Passion for life and being a helpful person led to the completion of this wonderful book. It is from that love and devotion that WoW! What a Trip! has come to be.