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THE BOOK
“Growing Up: Lessons Beyond Kindergarten”
is a personal growth memoir that navigates the life lessons we encounter beyond the basics we learn as kids. Through humorous, raw, and relatable stories, it explores love, resilience, and mental health—shedding light on the messy truths of adulting, family, and self-discovery. With insights on emotional intelligence, navigating life’s challenges, and lessons learned in life, this memoir reflects on relationships, healing, and finding strength in vulnerability.
Zena Horaibi
About Me
One morning, Zena’s list of eighteen “Good Morning! Randoms” that she shared with her social media friends daily unexpectedly helped her transform into the beginnings of her debut book. Raised in Western NY but now calling the MD/Northern VA area home, Zena’s path as a writer is an unexpected twist—because, oddly enough, writing has never been her passion. Instead, she thrives on the challenges of being a woman in the sales industry, where persistence, adaptability, and resilience are essential to her success.
A proud graduate of St. Bonaventure University, Zena’s life is filled with adventure, perseverance, and a touch of humor. Having completed four 70.3 Ironman triathlons, she’s embraced the challenge of pushing her limits. These days, Zena enjoys the simpler joys of life with her two rescue dogs, Delilah Grace and Louise Susanne. Her passion for collecting quirky hobbies—like photography, pens, joggers, and button-ups—keeps her grounded and reminds her to savor life’s little pleasures.
Zena’s debut book, Growing Up: Lessons Beyond Kindergarten, reveals a more introspective side, exploring the life lessons that go far beyond formal education. From navigating the challenges of aging and emotional well-being to finding humor in growing older, her writing is a heartfelt reflection on life’s unpredictable journey. With warmth, wit, and an authentic desire to de-stigmatize mental health and therapy, Zena’s work offers readers both insight and inspiration.
My Book
Growing Up: Lessons Beyond Kindergarten
In this collection of personal anecdotes, Zena takes readers on a journey through the highs and lows of adulthood, from navigating family dynamics and mental health struggles to finding purpose and meaning in everyday life.
With wit and sincerity, she shows that the real education comes from facing the unexpected challenges beyond kindergarten—and that it’s never too late to learn something new about yourself.
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Growing Up: Lessons Beyond Kindergarten is a personal growth memoir that navigates the life lessons we encounter beyond the basics we learn as kids. Through humorous, raw, and relatable stories, it explores love, resilience, and mental health—shedding light on the messy truths of adulting, family, and self-discovery.