Luisa Viviani was born in Astoria , New York to Italian immigrant parents. She is the mother of Derek D'Amato,her only son. In her early 20's she moved to FLorida and still lives there today. After experiencing meditation and its transforming power she became an established mediation teacher in public schools , prison and rehabilitation centers throughout Florida. She is the Author and illustrator of " There Is Something Special Inside Of Me", "There is Something Special Inside Of Me Too" and "Where Is The Love ?"