At only ten years old, Halimah lost her father and her home, and made up her mind to help her mother make ends meet, no matter the cost. It was only a matter of time before Halimah's studies began to suffer, nearly getting her kicked out of school. This is the story of the girl who beat the odds, rose above her circumstances, and became Singapore's first female president.
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Leila Boukarim was born in Lebanon, raised in several countries, and now lives in Singapore. Having spent a big chunk of her childhood in Montreal, she often finds herself dreaming of the white Christmases she grew to love all those years ago. Leila has learned, however, that a Christmas spent with the people she loves most is the best kind
