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Jan Mariet

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Self Help, Children's, Memoir

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Through her writing, Jan invites readers to explore life’s triumphs and trials with honesty, courage, and a touch of humor.

Her writing touches on many topics, from surviving cancer, living with a disability, to keyword optimization for teachers looking for jobs outside of education, to Jan, variety is the spice of life.

Join her on this journey—because every challenge holds the potential for growth, and every story is worth sharing.

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	Embracing Life's Limitations: Letting Go of Who You Were Supposed to Be by Jan Mariet (Goodreads Author), Megan Conner (Editor), Terry DeFoor (Editor) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 4 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Finding Joy in Small Places: Supporting a Friend with Cancer, a Chronic Illness, or a Progressive Disability by Jan Mariet (Goodreads Author), Megan Conner (editor), Jean Smyth (illustrator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Finding Joy in Small Places: Supporting a Friend with Cancer, a Chronic Illness, or a Progressive Disability by Jan Mariet (Goodreads Author), Megan Conner (editor), Jean Smyth (illustrator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Finding Joy in Small Places: Supporting a Friend with Cancer, a Chronic Illness, or a Progressive Disability by Jan Mariet (Goodreads Author), Megan Conner (editor), Jean Smyth (illustrator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Our Resilient Hearts: Thriving Beyond Chronic Illness it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Classroom to Corporate: How to Translate Your Teaching Experience into a Powerful Corporate Resume 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Classroom to Corporate: How to Translate Your Teaching Experience into a Powerful Corporate Resume 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Teaching Without Trust: How Scripted Lessons Undermine Learning

Asking teachers to read directly from a scripted curriculum is like asking artists to ‘paint by numbers.’

Schools and school districts spend a lot of money on scripted curricula. They often tout that these scripts make sure every student learns the same material in the same way. Some people defend scripted lessons. They say, “It saves teachers time.” “You don’t have to be an expert to teach it.

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Jan Mariet wants to read The Mayo Clinic Handbook for Happiness: A Four-Step Plan for Resilient Living by Amit Sood MD	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Jan Mariet wants to read From Incurable to Incredible: Cancer Survivors Who Beat the Odds by Tami Boehmer (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Jan Mariet wants to read The Cancer Survivors Club by Chris Geiger	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Jan Mariet wants to read The Chronic Illness Warrior's Guide by Laura Biernacki	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Jan Mariet wants to read Instant Insights on...Career Wellness for Chronic Illness Warriors by Diana Hallare	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Jan Mariet rated a book it was amazing "Sex ...with these hips?!" by Xandra Lee	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Sex with hip dysplasia, replacements, and limited adduction can be a balancing act -- literally! This book gives a person with limited hip mobility options to maintain a healthy, loving relationship.
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Jan Mariet wants to read How to Live Well with Chronic Pain and Illness: A Mindful Guide by Toni Bernhard (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Jan Mariet wants to read How Can I Help?: Everyday Ways to Help Your Loved Ones Live with Cancer by Monique Doyle Spencer	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Jan Mariet wants to read How to Help Your Friend with Cancer by Colleen Fullbright	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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“It's okay to be down -- just don't stay there too long.”
― Jan Mariet, Finding Joy in Small Places: Supporting a Friend with Cancer, a Chronic Illness, or a Progressive Disability

tags: cancer, chronic-illness, disability, inspirational, joyful-living

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Jan’s Quotes

“In the universe, there are a million things you can do, and a million things you can’t do. And in your entire life, there is only time to do a thousand or so things. You can spend your life mourning what you can’t do or enjoying what you can do. The choice is entirely up to you.”
― Dr. Charles Smith

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“It's okay to be down -- just don't stay there too long.”
― Jan Mariet, Finding Joy in Small Places: Supporting a Friend with Cancer, a Chronic Illness, or a Progressive Disability

tags: cancer, chronic-illness, disability, inspirational, joyful-living

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