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Toasts: The Perfect Words to Celebrate Every Occasion
A well-chosen toast can make simple moments special and special moments memorable. Whether it's celebrating a wedding, a job promotion, a birthday, or a new direction in life, toasting is a tradition that remains a part of honoring important occasions. For nearly 20 years, June Cotner has been the go-to for blessings, housewarmings, new babies, graces, and all of life's rites of passage. Here, she joins forces with award-winning poet and author Nancy Tupper Ling to provide the right words for every occasion! Toasts is the perfect resource for any moment where one needs to raise a glass. Organized by category and containing many original toasts written just for this book, this timely tome contains sayings famous and profound, suitable and sentimental. Covering births, weddings, graduations, and other events both major and minor, Toasts also provides inspirations for adding meaning to life's special moments. When it comes to making a toast, knowing what to say and how to say it is a talent that takes practice. Toasts is the perfect place to find fresh original toasts in addition to traditional favorites.
- GenresNonfiction
257 pages, Paperback
First published September 9, 2014
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About the author
June Cotner
40 books20 followersJune is the published author of 40 books including the bestselling books, Graces, Bedside Prayers, Dog Blessings, and House Blessings (published by major houses such as Random House, Harper Collins, and Hachette. Her books are carried in nationwide bookstores and at the innovative Restoration Hardware store chain.
June's newest book is BLESS THE EARTH: A Collection of Poetry for Children to Celebrate and Care for Our World, coauthored with Nancy Tupper Ling, and published by Penguin Random House/Convergent Books.
June's books collectively have sold more than one million copies and have been featured in many national publications, including USA Today, The New York Times, Better Homes & Gardens, Woman's Day, Glamour, and Family Circle.
June has taught workshops and given presentations at bookstores throughout the country and at the Pacific Northwest Writer's Association Conference, the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Conference, and The Learning Annex in New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego.
"Creativity for me involves connections ... whether it's coming up with new book ideas, helping others make their book proposals stronger, or finding a perfect quote for one of my books." ~ June Cotner
June's newest book is BLESS THE EARTH: A Collection of Poetry for Children to Celebrate and Care for Our World, coauthored with Nancy Tupper Ling, and published by Penguin Random House/Convergent Books.
June's books collectively have sold more than one million copies and have been featured in many national publications, including USA Today, The New York Times, Better Homes & Gardens, Woman's Day, Glamour, and Family Circle.
June has taught workshops and given presentations at bookstores throughout the country and at the Pacific Northwest Writer's Association Conference, the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Conference, and The Learning Annex in New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego.
"Creativity for me involves connections ... whether it's coming up with new book ideas, helping others make their book proposals stronger, or finding a perfect quote for one of my books." ~ June Cotner
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December 5, 2014
I picked this up because I have a lot of events coming up, weddings, graduations, significant birthdays, etc. All of them carry the distinct risk that I will be required to toast. Following the boy scout code, I purchased this in preparation.
It does what it says on the tin. The toasts are pretty comprehensive, decent, and I liked how the book was easily accessible through its categories. I've used one or two of them and reveled in the attention a good toast can produce.
It does what it says on the tin. The toasts are pretty comprehensive, decent, and I liked how the book was easily accessible through its categories. I've used one or two of them and reveled in the attention a good toast can produce.
October 6, 2016
A fun "go to" guide for any time you need to make a toast. Literally, any occasion!
March 4, 2015
I received this book through the Goodreads Giveaways program--my first ever entry and also my first win, what luck!
Having only seen the title, I assumed this book would have a bit more on speech writing rather than just quotes divided by occasion, but I realized that there really isn't a one-size-fits-all way to write a speech for a particular occasion. I recently went to a wedding where the maid of honor (sister of the bride) read off a very funny, sarcastic, and at times borderline-mean speech which worked excellent because that's the kind of humor those sisters share. That same speech wouldn't work for another family who would want a tear-jerker type of toast--in fact some might've found that speech offensive!
So, when I put that assumption aside, I was left with a pleasant little book (and by little I mean it can fit perfectly into a purse, if you're the type to need inspiration when out and about) that is well designed with rich purple pages and quote text, all organized by type of event. I have no doubt I'll find great use for it when I need it for any upcoming events I find myself having to give a toast at. There are so many proverbs, poems, prayers, and odes in this book that you can use in a speech or use to base a speech off of.
While I may not be looking forward to giving a speech at this current moment (too nerve-wracking!) I am grateful to have this book nearby to give be a bit of a nudge when I've found myself procrastinating too long (a common problem when faced with an upcoming speaking event...) Thank you Goodreads for sending this to me!
Having only seen the title, I assumed this book would have a bit more on speech writing rather than just quotes divided by occasion, but I realized that there really isn't a one-size-fits-all way to write a speech for a particular occasion. I recently went to a wedding where the maid of honor (sister of the bride) read off a very funny, sarcastic, and at times borderline-mean speech which worked excellent because that's the kind of humor those sisters share. That same speech wouldn't work for another family who would want a tear-jerker type of toast--in fact some might've found that speech offensive!
So, when I put that assumption aside, I was left with a pleasant little book (and by little I mean it can fit perfectly into a purse, if you're the type to need inspiration when out and about) that is well designed with rich purple pages and quote text, all organized by type of event. I have no doubt I'll find great use for it when I need it for any upcoming events I find myself having to give a toast at. There are so many proverbs, poems, prayers, and odes in this book that you can use in a speech or use to base a speech off of.
While I may not be looking forward to giving a speech at this current moment (too nerve-wracking!) I am grateful to have this book nearby to give be a bit of a nudge when I've found myself procrastinating too long (a common problem when faced with an upcoming speaking event...) Thank you Goodreads for sending this to me!
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