Publisher: Sunshine Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: (13)  978-0-9798213-0-1
    (10)   0-9798213-0-4
Type: soft cover
Pages: 294
Price: $17.95

Tara and the Place of Irish Kings is a true story of courage, love and faith. It is based on the writings of young Tara Owen and her struggle with Cystic Fibrosis. She bravely fights this terminal disease and with the courage and stamina of a bull-dog, she sets out to enjoy her life to its fullest. Tara made up her mind not to let this disease take life from her, but rather, as she turned this lemon into lemonade she impacted the lives of many around her—giving them inspiration to go on. “I wouldn’t trade my life for anything,” says Tara.
Tara’s life story is filled with emotion, excitement, humor, and laughter. During her battle she learned to treasure life as she ponders this rather sobering question: Have others had the pleasure of loving people every moment because they realize life is so short? Realizing that her life was short she set out on a mission to love others. In dealing with Cystic Fibrosis, Tara learned not to fear death but to be ready for death. And, indeed, she bravely faced death when it came knocking at her door. In fact, she planned for her death by having a celebration party at the hospital where she spent her last days. Despite the excruciating pain she was feeling, Tara said to her mother and sister: “This is not a sad occasion. And I don’t want to treat it so. I’m going home to be with the King of kings. I can’t be too sad about that” (p. 176).
Tara and the Place of Irish Kings will touch your heart to its very core. This is a book you will definitely want to read as it teaches you how to endure to the end.