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Cup Of Comfort For Friends
An inspirational compilation of stories, anecdotes, and wisdom celebrates the special role of friendship in our lives and reveals the affirmation, understanding, love, and trust that true friends provide. Original. 200,000 first printing.
325 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2002
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About the author
Colleen Sell
125 books10 followersColleen Sell is a freelance writer and editor with expertise in book and magazine development and a passion for storytelling. Her professional experience also includes content development & management and marketing communications development & management.
Since 1999, Colleen has provided writing, editing, ghostwriting, proofreading, editorial development, content management, publishing consulting, and book-proposal development services to authors, entrepreneurs, publishers, businesses, and nonprofit organizations.
Colleen has co-authored eight nonfiction books, including 10-Minute Zen and The Everything Kids’ Gross Cookbook, and ghostwritten more than a dozen books, including the best-selling One Simple Idea: Turn Your Dreams into a Licensing Goldmine and One Simple Idea for Startups & Entrepreneurs. She was editor and anthologist of the bestselling Cup of Comfort™ book series for 10 years, during which she compiled and edited 38 anthologies of essays as well as an annotated cookbook. The Cup of Comfort series, which was retired in 2011, has sold more than 2 million copies to date.
A proficient developmental editor, line editor, and copyeditor, Colleen has edited more than 150 published books, both fiction and nonfiction, in a wide range of categories.
Colleen is currently Editor-in-Chief of GRAND: The Digital Magazine for Grandparents (a part-time freelance position), and was previously Editor-in-Chief of two award-winning consumer magazines and an associate editor of a national business journal. In addition, her articles and essays have appeared in dozens of consumer and trade periodicals.
Since 1999, Colleen has provided writing, editing, ghostwriting, proofreading, editorial development, content management, publishing consulting, and book-proposal development services to authors, entrepreneurs, publishers, businesses, and nonprofit organizations.
Colleen has co-authored eight nonfiction books, including 10-Minute Zen and The Everything Kids’ Gross Cookbook, and ghostwritten more than a dozen books, including the best-selling One Simple Idea: Turn Your Dreams into a Licensing Goldmine and One Simple Idea for Startups & Entrepreneurs. She was editor and anthologist of the bestselling Cup of Comfort™ book series for 10 years, during which she compiled and edited 38 anthologies of essays as well as an annotated cookbook. The Cup of Comfort series, which was retired in 2011, has sold more than 2 million copies to date.
A proficient developmental editor, line editor, and copyeditor, Colleen has edited more than 150 published books, both fiction and nonfiction, in a wide range of categories.
Colleen is currently Editor-in-Chief of GRAND: The Digital Magazine for Grandparents (a part-time freelance position), and was previously Editor-in-Chief of two award-winning consumer magazines and an associate editor of a national business journal. In addition, her articles and essays have appeared in dozens of consumer and trade periodicals.
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Displaying 1 - 13 of 13 reviews
February 17, 2018
I thoroughly enjoyed this collection of friend stories. This book is a great value as it was only three dollars at the dollar store.
It also expanded my definition of friend in the best way.
It also expanded my definition of friend in the best way.
April 16, 2023
Borrowed from a friend 😁
April 25, 2023
Heart warming stories that help you appreciate the friends in your life. This is a make you feel good book that you can read anytime you need a pick me up story.
July 7, 2025
Not bad for those who have grown up with a close friend. Some stories were very nice. A light and fast read.
December 31, 2020
Some of the stories were very depressing. Wouldn't recommend.
January 4, 2008
Collection of sweet stories about friends and the connections and importance they have in the writers' lives. All of the stories strike a chord, but I have my favorites.
Sylvia E. Sheets McDonald's "Breaking the Silence" shares how her sister-in-law helped her when her twin daughters were born stillborn at twenty-two weeks.
"A Song in My Heart" by Wendy Marvel Redmond is the friendship between an elementary age girl and an elderly, retired gentlemen and highlights how love and friendship know no age limits.
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Sylvia E. Sheets McDonald's "Breaking the Silence" shares how her sister-in-law helped her when her twin daughters were born stillborn at twenty-two weeks.
"A Song in My Heart" by Wendy Marvel Redmond is the friendship between an elementary age girl and an elderly, retired gentlemen and highlights how love and friendship know no age limits.
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February 9, 2011
I truly enjoyed this book! This past summer I attended my high school reunion and reconnected with a wonderful group of friends. Reading this book brought back many of the happy memories from our reunion weekend. It also prompted me to set up a time for 4 of us to get together since we all live locally.
This books covers so many types of friendships. It was wonderful to feel like I could relate to so many stories and reminded me of all of the wonderful people who have passed through, are in or may come into my life.
This books covers so many types of friendships. It was wonderful to feel like I could relate to so many stories and reminded me of all of the wonderful people who have passed through, are in or may come into my life.
April 14, 2013
A series of non-fiction short stories written by women about a special person in their lives. If you have some meaningful friendships or wish you did, & enjoy short stories, you'd likely enjoy this book.
August 18, 2014
Habían pasado una o dos personas en mi vida así pero no sabia clarificarlas. Hasta que leí este libro y supe que eran los amigos temporales, están en una época que mas los necesitas y eventualmente se van.
August 4, 2017
I love the story about Drinking Buddies!!! Reminds me of my husband and his Friends. I laughed when the beer bottles ended up with Cranberry juice in THEM!!! ONLY true Friends would be that Supportive!
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January 31, 2015
Really enjoyed reading this book. It gives an insight in to the real meaning of friendship. Also tells how having a true friend can change your life when you needed.
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April 27, 2015
Just absolutely awesome.. Friendship is truly irreplaceable .:')
June 24, 2016
O adunare de povestiri drăguțe despre prietenie. Neimpresionantă, însă potrivită pentru o lectură ușoară într-o zi de vacanță pe plajă.
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