Marie Sharp

<p><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>Deborah Wagnon's </span><em style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>Marie Sharp: Made in Belize (The Authorized Biography)</em><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)> tells the story of an extraordinary woman from Belize who overcame societal barriers as well as personal and professional setbacks to build a hugely successful worldwide business Marie Sharp's Fine Foods Ltd.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>The book traces Marie's life from her early years in San Pedro Ambergris Caye and Dangriga Belize through her 50-plus years of marriage the creation of her first habanero pepper sauce the development of her business and her ongoing advocacy of and support for efforts to empower the young women and girls of Belize and Central America. The book describes how Marie overcame devastating events throughout the course of her career including the loss of her first trademark betrayals by business partners the loss of her husband and the murder of her eldest son. Through it all she persevered and continues to serve as a shining example of what is possible with hard work passion and the will to succeed.</span></p><p><em style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>Marie Sharp: Made in Belize</em><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)> is a powerful and highly personal story that not only recounts an incredible life but also highlights the ways in which Marie and other women like her are helping their cultures and societies evolve into more inclusive and supportive spaces for woman entrepreneurs and leaders.</span></p>