OWN HOPE
The Journey That Empowered Others
Marianna Marra, MS,CTRS
A unique inspirational memoir about young performing artists
reaching for more than they ever thought was possible
and the woman who believed in their dreams.


The author, Marianna Marra, presents inspiring true stories that will take
you on a journey of courage, love, strength, laughter, and hope. She is a
sensitive, funny, and inspiring instructor and coach. Her students became
her inspiration.  The passion she has shared with her students is
contagious. You can feel the power of the
HOPE that she owns deep in
her heart.

This book will
inspire you to inspire others.
The stories will help you to understand the
power of HOPE.
This book will prove to you that dreams do come true.

Miss Marra is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist with
concentrations in Dance, the Performing Arts and
the Circus Arts!  
Recruited to come to New York to work with the
longest running,
largest, all children's circus in the United States,
she began to nurture
her students through many victories.  It was along the Hudson River in a
small village known as Dobbs Ferry where the magic she created was
born.  She touched the lives of over 900 children as she coached,
directed, and inspired them to go forward in their lives.

There are great rewards when you assist someone to achieve a dream
that is stored in his or her heart.
  

Do not underestimate your power to advance the life of another person
through positive coaching and encouragement. Choose to
OWN HOPE!

Come along on her journey of reaching out to young performing artists
as they reach for the stars and make their dreams come true!
this star will lead you to:
buy my book
this star will lead you to:
contact me
this star will lead you to:
learn more about my book
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this star will lead you to:
lectures and appearances
MS, CTRS
INSPIRE
SOMEONE
PRAISE
SOMEONE
BELIEVE IN
 SOMEONE
photo by: Anne Marsico
When is the last time you helped someone achieve his dream?