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"DIRT IS THE ANTHEM WE'VE BEEN WAITING FOR!"

"This truly extraordinary story will stay with you long after you turn the final page"



- EMILY LEY

"Mary Marantz is a born storyteller! A triumph in every way!"


- JESSICA HONEGGER

"Captivating and Compelling!"

- MORGAN HARPER NICHOLS

"The pictures she paints are so real, I could not put it down"

- HANNAH BRENCHER

"I dare you to start this book and not read it in one sitting"

- NICOLE ZASOWSKI

"Mary's words are equal parts poetry and pain, sadness and soaring redemption"

-TONYA DALTON

"One word: riveting! If you're looking for your next page turner this is it."

-JESS EKSTROM

"You'll be blessed and loved well by Mary's words"

-JESS CONNOLLY

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"This truly extraordinary story will stay with you long after you turn the final page"



- EMILY LEY

"Mary Marantz is a born storyteller! A triumph in every way!"


- JESSICA HONEGGER

"Captivating and Compelling!"

- MORGAN HARPER NICHOLS

"The pictures she paints are so real, I could not put it down"

- HANNAH BRENCHER

"I dare you to start this book and not read it in one sitting"

- NICOLE ZASOWSKI

"Mary's words are equal parts poetry and pain, sadness and soaring redemption"

-TONYA DALTON

"One word: riveting! If you're looking for your next page turner this is it."

-JESS EKSTROM

"You'll be blessed and loved well by Mary's words"

-JESS CONNOLLY

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The debut memoir from Mary Marantz

about the author

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The debut memoir from 

Mary Marantz is a Yale Law School graduate and the first in her immediate family to go to college. She is the author of the book “Dirt” about growing up in West Virginia, and the host of The Mary Marantz Show- which debuted in the iTunes top 200 podcast list.  Her writing has been featured by Business Insider, Thrive Global, MSN, Bustle, and Brit+Co.

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Professional movie quoter. (I'm fluent)

Hallmark Christmas Movies. <3

Boden, Simplified Planner, J.Crew.

My epic Sean Connery impression.

Beach. But proud of my Mountain home.

Country Roads, LET'S GOOOO!

Alternate job

Guilty pleasure

take my money

secret talent

Beach / Mountains

Personal Jam

And now, the truly important stuff...

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ENDORSEMENTS for DIRT

“Mary’s story is one that will live deep in the corners of your heart forever, reminding you, through her own experiences and beautiful storytelling, that the good stuff of life is often found in the hardest circumstances. Dirt is the inspiring story of a girl who knew something better was on the other side of fear and challenge. Mary’s words are so poignant and touched my heart in so many ways. This is a story you will keep with you long after you turn the final page. I’m so excited to share this truly extraordinary memoir with everyone I know, and I’m eager for Mary to put pen to paper again.”

Emily Ley

bestselling author of When Less Becomes More: Making Space for Slow, Simple, and Good

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ENDORSEMENTS for DIRT

“Mary Marantz is a born storyteller! She is an exceptional writer who has that unique ability to transform even the hardest of scenes into profound fine art. Her writing just has a way of taking you by the hand and walking you back to truth, to a place called home. If you’re tired of running from your story and ready to lean into the strength it gives you, this book is for you. Dirt is truly a pull-yourself-up-by-the-bootstraps American anthem. All I could think was how our two stories are so different, and yet Mary’s story is also my own. It’s all of our stories. This deeply moving debut book is a triumph in every way!”

Jessica Honegger

founder of Noonday Collection and author of Imperfect Courage

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ENDORSEMENTS for DIRT

“In this captivating, compelling book, Mary Marantz draws you into a moving story with plenty of space to breathe and say, ‘I’ve felt that too.’ Marantz writes from right here on the ground, meeting you where you are. She tells the unique story of her life in a beautifully relatable way, where you will comb through every page and be reminded: through it all, there is grace.”

Morgan Harper Nichols

author of All Along You Were Blooming: Thoughts for Boundless Living

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ENDORSEMENTS for DIRT

“In Philippians, the apostle Paul talks about the great stuff he’s done, the horrible stuff he’s been through, and how it’s all forgettable in light of God. Those verses come to mind when I hear or read Mary’s words. Her story matters because all of our stories matter—but it’s not her accolades or her acknowledgments of pain that you’ll remember most. Her words reek of God’s grace, glory, and goodness, and of our ability to cling to them. Whether you come to this book with the most successful or the most stinky past, you’ll be blessed and loved well by Mary’s leading. She’s a good friend, and this is a good book.”

JESS CONNOLLY

author of You Are the Girl for the Job and Take It Too Far

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ENDORSEMENTS for DIRT

“It’s easy to want to discard your roots and turn away from the mess that made you, but Mary Marantz does just the opposite in this beautiful work. Filled with the kind of writing that drops you directly into the gritty details of the story, Mary sifts through her own ‘dirt’ to reveal pure treasures and glimpses of God to hold onto for the long haul. This book is gorgeously written, and every last word is so intentionally placed. The words are stunning. The pictures she paints are so real, I could not put it down! Get ready to have your heart shaken up and made better through the pages of this book.”

Hannah Brencher

author of Come Matter Here and Fighting Forward (2021)

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ENDORSEMENTS for DIRT

“How is it possible to find myself within a story that is so different from my own? Through gorgeous writing and brave truth telling, Mary guides us to lean into our own stories and find transformation and redemption we never thought possible. Dirt is an anthem of love over circumstances and faith over fear. I dare you to start this book and not read it in one sitting. I know it will leave you inspired, challenged, and changed.”

Nicole Zasowski

marriage and family therapist and author of From Lost to Found

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ENDORSEMENTS for DIRT

“Dirt is a beautifully written memoir that I could barely put down. Mary’s words are equal parts poetry and pain, sadness and soaring redemption. For every one of us who has ever wished for an easier story, Dirt is the fight song we have been waiting for. An invitation to trade shame, striving, perfectionism, and unforgiveness for grace, rest, freedom, and reconciliation. I found myself repeatedly nodding my head, seeing myself in her story, even though our pasts could not be more different. I can’t think of a more important, desperately needed message right now. This book is a wakeup call, a resounding reminder to stop running and to dig deep into the mud that made us.”

Tonya Dalton

bestselling author of The Joy of Missing Out

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ENDORSEMENTS for DIRT

“One word: riveting. If you’re looking for your next page-turner that will make you believe anything is possible for yourself, Dirt is what you need to read.”

Jess Ekstrom

author of Chasing the Bright Side

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ENDORSEMENTS for DIRT

"Beautiful, compelling, redemptive. These are just a few of the words that come to mind when I think of Dirt. It does what all good books should do: it pulls us in reminding us that grace is always worth the fight and moves us to dig deep in our own beautifully broken stories. Mary doesn’t shy away from the hard stuff, vulnerably sharing her own story of redemption. Her words are both lyrical and razor-sharp, witty and full of depth; they are words I will read again and again! Mary has created a work of art with Dirt and I couldn't put it down! Just read the first few pages and you'll see what I mean."

Kim Butler

founder of The Whiteboard Room

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