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Chicken Soup for the Scrapbooker's Soul: Stories to Remember
Heartfelt stories and fond memories written by and for scrapbookers from all walks of life. From small towns to major metropolitan areas, scrapbooking has become the quilting bee of the 21st centuryin fact, there's a scrapbook enthusiast in one out of every four households across America. With stories from everyday scrapbookers, scrapbook celebrities and scrapbook artists, this unique Chicken Soup volume relates how scrapbooking helps us through challenging times, celebrates our heritage and ancestral journeys and reminds us of the best moments of our lives. With special design elements interspersed throughout, this book is a delightful read for scrapbook newbies and junkies alike.
292 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2006
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About the author
Jack Canfield
1,290 books1,752 followersJack Canfield is an American motivational speaker and author. He is best known as the co-creator of the "Chicken Soup for the Soul" book series, which currently has over 124 titles and 100 million copies in print in over 47 languages. According to USA Today, Canfield and his writing partner, Mark Victor Hansen, were the top-selling authors in the United States in 1997.
Canfield received a BA in Chinese History from Harvard University and a Masters from University of Massachusetts. He has worked as a teacher, a workshop facilitator, and a psychotherapist.
Canfield is the founder of "Self Esteem Seminars" in Santa Barbara, and "The Foundation for Self Esteem" in Culver City, California. The stated mission of Self Esteem Seminars is to train entrepreneurs, educators, corporate leaders and employees to achieve their personal and professional goals. The focus of The Foundation for Self Esteem is to train social workers, welfare recipients and human resource professionals.
In 1990,he shared with author Mark Victor Hansen his idea for the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. After three years, the two had compiled sixty-eight stories.
Canfield has appeared on numerous television shows, including Good Morning America, 20/20, Eye to Eye, CNN's Talk Back Live, PBS, The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Montel Williams Show, Larry King Live and the BBC.
Canfield's most recent book, The Success Principles (2005), shares 64 principles that he claims can make people more successful. In 2006, he appeared in the DVD, "The Secret," and shared his insights on the Law of Attraction and tips for achieving success in personal and professional life.
Jack Canfield was born on August 19, 1944, in Fort Worth, TX. He is the son of Elmer and Ellen (a homemaker; maiden name, Taylor). He attended high school at Linsly Military Institute, Wheeling, WV, 1962. He went to college at Harvard University, B.A., 1966; University of Massachusetts at Amherst, M.Ed., 1973. Canfield married Judith Ohlbaum in 1971 (divorced, November 1976); he married Georgia Lee Noble on September 9, 1978 (divorced, December 1999); he married Inga Marie Mahoney on July 4, 2001; children: (first marriage) Oran, David, Kyle, Dania; (second marriage) Christopher Noble. He is a Democrat and a Christian, and his hobbies include tennis, travel, skiing, running, billiards, reading, and guitar.
Canfield received a BA in Chinese History from Harvard University and a Masters from University of Massachusetts. He has worked as a teacher, a workshop facilitator, and a psychotherapist.
Canfield is the founder of "Self Esteem Seminars" in Santa Barbara, and "The Foundation for Self Esteem" in Culver City, California. The stated mission of Self Esteem Seminars is to train entrepreneurs, educators, corporate leaders and employees to achieve their personal and professional goals. The focus of The Foundation for Self Esteem is to train social workers, welfare recipients and human resource professionals.
In 1990,he shared with author Mark Victor Hansen his idea for the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. After three years, the two had compiled sixty-eight stories.
Canfield has appeared on numerous television shows, including Good Morning America, 20/20, Eye to Eye, CNN's Talk Back Live, PBS, The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Montel Williams Show, Larry King Live and the BBC.
Canfield's most recent book, The Success Principles (2005), shares 64 principles that he claims can make people more successful. In 2006, he appeared in the DVD, "The Secret," and shared his insights on the Law of Attraction and tips for achieving success in personal and professional life.
Jack Canfield was born on August 19, 1944, in Fort Worth, TX. He is the son of Elmer and Ellen (a homemaker; maiden name, Taylor). He attended high school at Linsly Military Institute, Wheeling, WV, 1962. He went to college at Harvard University, B.A., 1966; University of Massachusetts at Amherst, M.Ed., 1973. Canfield married Judith Ohlbaum in 1971 (divorced, November 1976); he married Georgia Lee Noble on September 9, 1978 (divorced, December 1999); he married Inga Marie Mahoney on July 4, 2001; children: (first marriage) Oran, David, Kyle, Dania; (second marriage) Christopher Noble. He is a Democrat and a Christian, and his hobbies include tennis, travel, skiing, running, billiards, reading, and guitar.
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December 16, 2021
This edition is what you would typically think a Chicken Soup book would be like: no surprises, just a collection of stories on a particular subject. Liking them greatly depends on your feelings about the subject matter. I keep books like this handy by my desk or TV to fill a gap of time with a quick read, not something that I need to keep track of for the plot to make sense. For that purpose, it works very well. It was also humorous and thought-provoking and a good way to put me in the scrapbooking mood ahead of a scheduled crop. One of my favorite entries is titled Scrapbooker's Dictionary by Heather Dewaelsche where she defines the word, "Crop: (verb) To remove all the dirty dishes, piles of clothes and other household clutter from photos. (noun) A get-together where scrapbookers eat, drink, socialize and occasionally complete a page layout".
June 26, 2008
Can I even be VAGUELY impartial? My story is in the book! LOL! "The Single Scrapper"
May 10, 2017
I bought this when it first published and recently finished reading it. A lot of inspirational stories, many sentimental stories - but lots of grief and loss too. Overall an enjoyable read, many of the stories seemed overly trite or forced. Kind of reminded me of staging events so they could be scrapbooked. I've been scrapping for a long time.
August 25, 2023
Great!
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June 17, 2010
This books has some of the most heartwarming stories for the scrapbooker fanatic. Scrapbooking can be something that draws people together...as you share memories, and as the scrapbooker shares thier gift with others. Yeah scrapbookers have this problem of getting so wrapped up in projects we don't sleep...but it is so worth it in the end! Through these stories you see how scrapbooking brought families together, provided lasting memories of someone gone,bringing healing, of what it means to tell a story through pictures...and so much more!
August 11, 2013
I have enjoyed all the Chicken Soup books that I have read and enjoyed this one as well. Scrapbooking has been a passion of mine since the early 90's. I appreciated the stories told in this Chicken Soup book and waited a long time to read it...finally got it on Kindle because I could not find it anywhere. I love my Kindle! I find these books usually stir good feelings in me and this particular one reminded me of all the wonderful reasons to scrapbook!
May 29, 2009
Great book specially loved The Regifted Scrapbook by Suzanne Walker. Make sure you have a box of kleenex ready when reading this one. Shame that the other two authors names are not included- Allison Connors and Denniee Haas, the later I had the change to meet and I simply adore her. She is full of vigor!
March 20, 2011
This didn't feel like a typical Chicken Soup book, especially for the first half of the book. The reading went quickly because there were so many 1/2 page or 1 page stories. I nearly gave up but the second half redeemed it. The heartfelt (and slightly longer) stories had me crying and enjoying the book the way I wish I would have from the beginning.
April 18, 2009
I loved this book, the short stories were inspiring and hept you wanting to read teh next one. I cryed over several stories, the inspiration out waighed teh tearjerkers and i look forward to volum two.
March 11, 2013
really enjoyed this book. it made me think about all the reasons i love to scrapbook and yet gave me many more as well. i recommend this book to all to give them a new outlook on memories and picture taking.
April 8, 2013
Okay it wasn't my favorite but I think it was because I just wasn't filled with the scrapbooking attitude at the moment I read it. If I were going through another pregnancy or some other huge monumental point in life I am sure it would have struck a chord with me easier.
April 19, 2008
love it
August 14, 2008
Why is it when people find out your scrapbook then you get books like this? LOL!! Great bunch of stories, I was happy to get it as a gift. :)
April 21, 2009
A little too sappy for me.
October 22, 2009
I contributed to this book - "Speaking My Piece", pp 251. :)
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March 3, 2010Sounds like a great book! I love to scrapbook and this sounds good! Can someone tell me if it is a good idea to purchase one?
January 11, 2011
I have been scrapbooking for over 12 years now and every now and then I need a reason to keep my family history going...this book is a great inspiration for that!
February 7, 2011
Typical "for the Soul" type book with lots of short stories, most sentimental. I would have liked to read a few more "funny" incidents; but overall it was a good read-at least for a scrapbooker.
September 9, 2012
I have decided to make this part of my daily devotions because I have not scrapped a single page in a long time and hope it will nudge me out of my "scrap block".
Loved the stories.
Loved the stories.
December 15, 2015
Easy reading. Great bedtime book as they are all short stories.
January 19, 2016
WOW! Wonderful heart felt stories. I was so inspired that I sat down and dreamt up my own twist on some of their ideas.
August 27, 2018
Did I like it? Yes.
Would I reread it? There were a number of stories that I'd want to revisit.
Would I recommend it? Yes.
Would I reread it? There were a number of stories that I'd want to revisit.
Would I recommend it? Yes.
June 16, 2013
Pleasant easy reading. surely made me chuckle a good bit.
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