A Cup of Comfort for a Better World

by Sell, Colleen

• ISBN13: 9781440502101
• ISBN10: 1440502102
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-03-18
• Publisher: Adams Media Corp

Summary

What better way to improve your world than to show a sense of compassion and empathy for those in need?This collection celebrates those who give the special gift of their time. Inside, youll find fifty original, true stories that feature examples of people whose good deeds make life a little bit easier--children on the other side of the globe, next-door neighbors in a bind, or a friend staying brave in the face of illness.Written by men and women, young and old, this collection is not only a touching tribute to those who see our world as a work in progress--but also an inspiration for anyone who wants to make a difference.

Author Biography

Colleen Sell has compiled and edited more than thirty volumes of the Cup of Comfort book series. A veteran writer and editor, she has authored, ghostwritten, or edited more than 100 books and served as editor-in-chief of two award-winning magazines. She and her husband, T.N. Trudeau, live in a turn-of-the-century farmhouse on a 40-acre pioneer homestead in the Pacific Northwest.

Table of Contents

You Bought Me Sleep	p. 1
As You Are Able	p. 11
I Always Have Time for You	p. 16
Angels Afoot	p. 21
The Rubber Chicken Cure	p. 26
If We Eat Less They Can Eat More	p. 31
The Sweetest Gift	p. 40
Where Magic Lives	p. 45
All It Takes Is an Open Heart	p. 51
Of Worth and Grace	p. 57
Beyond the Classroom	p. 63
Fixing a Faucet while Mending a Soul a Marlena Thompson	p. 68
Small Change Today, Philanthropy Tomorrow	p. 73
A Legacy to Carry On	p. 80
Making a Dent	p. 88
The Benevolence of Mindfulness	p. 95
Generosity Knows No Stranger	p. 100
The Face Beneath the Hood	p. 105
Trash Talk	p. 108
The Power of Pebbles	p. 114
Child by Child	p. 119
Heroes on Harleys	p. 126
Quit Talkin' and Start Doin'	p. 132
The Coat off Her Back	p. 140
An Oasis of Hope in a Harrowing World	p. 145
The Gratitude Effect	p. 152
A Lift Up-Not a Handout	p. 157
Forgiving the Unforgivable	p. 165
A Better World for $50 or Less	p. 170
In Lila's Shoes	p. 175
Touching Souls	p. 184
Guardian Angels	p. 190
A Little Can Be a Lot	p. 196
One Less to Count Up	p. 202
Stepping Out of My Comfort Zone	p. 211
Upon a Midnight Clear	p. 216
Frugality: It's Not Just about Penny-Pinching Anymore	p. 223
No Prescription Needed	p. 231
The Real Santa Claus	p. 236
Bangles, Bubbles, and Blue-Collar Kindness	p. 243
Gifts of Sustenance and Sanctuary	p. 251
Jumping In	p. 259
More Blessed to Give	p. 267
His Neighbor's Keeper	p. 275
Bless the Beasts and the Teenyboppers	p. 281
Circle of Compassion	p. 288
Not Interested	p. 295
A Village Built with Ink and Dreams	p. 299
To Do Small Things with Great Love	p. 308
Contributors	p. 317
About the Editor	p. 326
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