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EPISODE · Oct 11, 2023 · 31 MIN

Author Janice Afman pens memoir SariSari

from For the Love of Books Podcast · host Emma Palova

Jan Afman spent 10 years in Taiwan and six years in the Philippines during a difficult time in her life. She managed to write about it in her memoir SariSari many years later after processing her experience. "It was hard to pry myself out of my comfort zone," she said. "I had to get over a culture shock." However, she encourages people not to avoid difficult experiences since they are opportunities to grow. "I learned to look for good things each day," she said. "I learned about growing from not being a happy camper to contentment." Listen in for a chance to win a signed copy of SariSari. Sponsored by Doc Chavent, authors Hilton Everett Moore and Ed Bentley.

Jan Afman spent 10 years in Taiwan and six years in the Philippines during a difficult time in her life. She managed to write about it in her memoir SariSari many years later after processing her experience. "It was hard to pry myself out of my comfort zone," she said. "I had to get over a culture shock." However, she encourages people not to avoid difficult experiences since they are opportunities to grow. "I learned to look for good things each day," she said. "I learned about growing from not being a happy camper to contentment." Listen in for a chance to win a signed copy of SariSari. Sponsored by Doc Chavent, authors Hilton Everett Moore and Ed Bentley.

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