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Silver Boxes: The Gift of Encouragement
Humorous anecdotes and touching insights inspire readers to reach out with encouragement to people who are hurting and need help. Learn how to make others feel special, mend broken dreams and share the affirming message of the gospel through encouragement.
Paperback, 154 pages
Published
March 10th 2009
by Thomas Nelson Publishers
(first published July 18th 1989)
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This book was first introduced to my household when I was a teenager. My father was in Amway at the time, and this was on the recommended reading list.
Although this is written by a Christian author and my father wasn't a Christian, he loved this book. He was a natural encourager. When my father died suddenly in a road accident at age 49, we decided to surround him with silver boxes - symbols of the gift of encouragement.
It was a few years later when I entered into a relationship with God throug...more
Although this is written by a Christian author and my father wasn't a Christian, he loved this book. He was a natural encourager. When my father died suddenly in a road accident at age 49, we decided to surround him with silver boxes - symbols of the gift of encouragement.
It was a few years later when I entered into a relationship with God throug...more
I bought this book because a friend of mine said it had a huge impact on her life. I probably wouldn't have completed it if it weren't recommended.
Great concept, but painfully repetitive. There were only a few pages written about "silver boxes" by the author. The rest of the book (about 90%) was composed of the author's retelling of things that happened to other people.
As a mother, I often wonder what memories my child will have of what I say that will shape what she does. Sometimes the wrong w...more
Great concept, but painfully repetitive. There were only a few pages written about "silver boxes" by the author. The rest of the book (about 90%) was composed of the author's retelling of things that happened to other people.
As a mother, I often wonder what memories my child will have of what I say that will shape what she does. Sometimes the wrong w...more
This book will challenge you to look for opportunities to encourage others along in this journey we share together. Florence refers to these gifts as silver boxes. I continue to have at least one silver box ornament on my Christmas tree every year to remind me of the greatest gifts we can give each other: ourselves, our time, our love, our friendship, encouragement, etc.
She's a wonderful lady I'm honored to have met and gotten to know a bit. She definitely lives what she challenges others to do...more
She's a wonderful lady I'm honored to have met and gotten to know a bit. She definitely lives what she challenges others to do...more
This book is an excellent reminder that we may never understand the profound impact words and actions have upon individuals. This author provides the opportunity to examine, if the words we utter and the deeds we preform in our daily transactions are "silver boxes" of encouragement to make those around us feel unique, special and empowered!
Vignettes of stories showing how "words" can build someone up or tear someone down...oftentimes when we aren't even aware. A book of encouragement. Be all you can be. Florence Littauer speaks before many Christian organizations; encouraging, challenging folks to be the best they can be; help in mending broken dreams.
I loved this little book. It's full of positive ways to give and get affirmations from those around us. It's reminders of how we want to be.
Florence Littauer communicates the importance of choosing our words wisely in order to be encouragers, givers of silver boxes, treasures that last.
Dec 14, 2008
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A great book on encouragement. Examples of giving the gift of love.
Changed my life when I read it in my mid twenties.
Our words impact so much on the lives of others!
Loved this... Read it many times.
An all time favorite ...
Feb 06, 2012
Lynda Gager
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This is a wonderful book if you're interested in being reminded to always speak kindly and the effects of both positive and negative communication on you, your family and your community.
It is a little bit redundant, however I enjoyed the stories of the people who have taken the message of Silver Boxes and employed it in their own lives.
It is a little bit redundant, however I enjoyed the stories of the people who have taken the message of Silver Boxes and employed it in their own lives.
After reading this book I will always remember that my words should be like a gift with a bow on top. I read it a long time ago. I need to read again soon because I think I forgot the lesson.
This is a lovely book that reminds us that every word that comes out of our mouth is a gift and we should wrap it in silver boxes for the receiver. (say nice things to each other)
An absolutley wonderful book on the gift of encouraging words and how our words (both negative & positive) effect others for the better or the worse. A must read!!!
A good feel book - but very repetitive. Was hoping it was going to make me more loving and encouraging but "you can't teach an old....." anyway, You get the point.
This book was given to me by my best friend at the time. I really loved the way it explained giving and recieving gifts of words in little silver boxes.
I really enjoyed this one. It was rather repetitive but the message is really wonderful.
want to help others and change the world, read this!
A super-formative book for me personally.
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