Book Summary In this book, The Definition of Tamara: The Resilient Palm Tree, author Tamara Smith shares optimism and hopefulness that will inspire readers to confidently face each daily challenge that life brings into being. While this may be viewed as an eccentric outlook on encountering lifes obstacles its much needed in the somewhat pessimistic world we live in today. Utilizing personal stories and factual information, Tamara discusses sensitive issues of sexual abuse, domestic violence, and physical illnesses and demonstrates how the use of religion and support systems during periods of stress in ones life is the pathway to resiliency.