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Anthony L. Manna

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ANTHONY L. MANNA, Ph.D., is a retired professor from the Department of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies and the English Department at Kent State University, Kent, Ohio, where he taught Children’s Literature, Young Adult Literature, Writing, and Educational Drama and served as one of the co-directors of Kent State’s National Writing Project (sponsored by UC/Berkeley).

A New Jersey native, he received his doctorate from the University of Iowa, Master of Arts in Teaching degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University (high honors), and his B. A. from Seton Hall University (with honors). He has taught on nearly every grade level, from preschool to graduate school, and has held positions at the American College in Istanbul, Turkey, Aristotl
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Anthony L. Manna I use breathing exercises I learned through my meditation practice. The breathing allows me to step back and release the block or fear or whatever the…moreI use breathing exercises I learned through my meditation practice. The breathing allows me to step back and release the block or fear or whatever the challenge is. I also power walk or run to s.et me free. I guess, just about anything helps to lettuce fear move on out(less)
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What can I say, other than I've been very inactive here. You see, I'm an old guy and I've had a mess of health issues that hospitalized me several times, followed most recently by prostate cancer which is currently being treated by a super team at the Cleveland Clinic. Enough of this. I'm still working out regularly: mild aerobics, pilates, weight lifting, and a good time on the elliptical. And I' Read more of this blog post »
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Anthony Manna Hara wrote: "I don't actually know what to write, since I am new here.
I am currently reading 'Alef" by Paulo Coelho and "The straw hats" by Margaret Limberakis, a Greek writer.
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Hello, Hara. Just write a note or two about the books you're reading or would like to read.


Anthony Manna Hi, Hara. I think you'll enjoy this great site. It's the perfect place to find out about good books and to meet other readers like me. When I first visited this site, I simply spent some time browsing each area just to get a feel for the different offerings. One thing you could do now is search for Soula's and my new book on this site, THE ORPHAN: A CINDERELLA STORY FROM GREECE. Please keep me posted. Great that you're my friend here. Tony


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Hara I don't actually know what to write, since I am new here.
I am currently reading 'Alef" by Paulo Coelho and "The straw hats" by Margaret Limberakis, a Greek writer.
Tell me some more, please, about the purpose of this site to help me feel "at home".
Hara Stamataki.


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