I Don’t Want To Be Like You

Published April 27, 2024 by Maryanne

Me as a teen, not letting the bullies get me down!

Hey Gang!! It’s National Tell a Story Day.
May I interest you in my personal story?
“I Don’t Want to Be Like You” is my journey growing up and being bullied, in both grade school and in high school. It’s a testimony to how I overcame adversity, learned to fight back, and became empowered by punk rock! I also went on to have a rewarding career in journalism and a happy marriage. I wrote this book to possibly inspire young people who are having a hard time. Your school years are not the “end all” and life DOES get better.
I look at my old diaries where I wrote “life sucks” and I want to give my younger self a big hug! If you know a teen having a rough time, give her this book, available in Barnes & Noble stores!
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/i-dont-want-to-be-like-you-maryanne-christiano-mistretta/1129498800

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Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta is an award-winning journalist, author, and speaker. She can be reached at: maryannechristiano@gmail.com.

“The Gypsy Smiled” is now available in Barnes & Noble stores! https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1132781418

“Be (Extra)Ordinary: 10 Ways to Become Your Own Hero” is available on Amazon. To get your paperback or Kindle version, visit: https://www.amazon.com/Be-Extra-Ordinary-Ways-Become/dp/1733546227

“I Don’t Want to Be Like You” is available on Amazon. To get your paperback, Kindle or audio copy, go here: I Don’t Want To Be Like You

Maryanne is also available for book editing and coaching. Rates are competitive.

Visit her business page, Pear Tree Enterprises, at: https://peartreeenterprises.wordpress.com/

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