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Jody Cantrell Dyer

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	The Eye of Adoption: A Turbulent True Story of Heartache, Humor, & Hope 4.31 avg rating — 96 ratings — published 2013 — 7 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
	Field Day it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2014 — 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
	Theories: Size 12: Laugh! You know you want to. it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 6 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
	A Million Miles with Big Bad GOOD Bob by Big Bob, Jody Cantrell Dyer (Goodreads Author) 4.67 avg rating — 3 ratings — 6 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
	Parents, Stop and Think.: Reflective Notes from a Teacher, Writer, and Mother. it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2014 — 3 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
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	#beyondwords: An Anthology by the Freshman of Maryville Junior High School by Sherri B. McCall (Editor), Jody Cantrell Dyer (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 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
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“Adoption is grief in reverse.”
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“Adoption is the most intentional process on Earth.”
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“Adoption is a beautiful, burdensome blessing.”
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“Adoption is grief in reverse.”
― Jody Cantrell Dyer, The Eye of Adoption: The True Story of My Turbulent Wait for a Baby

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“Adoption is a beautiful, burdensome blessing.”
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“No one 'just adopts'.”
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“Piglet sidled up to Pooh from behind.
"Pooh!" he whispered.
"Yes, Piglet?"
"Nothing," said Piglet, taking Pooh's paw. "I just wanted to be sure of you.”
― A.A. Milne, The House at Pooh Corner

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“Adoption is the most intentional process on Earth.”
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