A F OsborneA.F. Osborne grew up in Hawaii. Writing Running from Paradise was both challenging and healing for her, as she used her real-life experiences to create a story that's truly captivating. She struggled with the abuse and neglect of her childhood, only omforted by the love of her grandmother. Having a dysfunctional relationship with her mother she did anything to escape, from running away to drug addiction. As the words formed on the pages, she relived many of her traumas, though it was emotionally taxing, she found strength in the hope of helping others. A bond with a woman from her childhood later blossomed into a beautiful relationship, and she finally got the family of which she had always dreamed of. Read More Read Less