Cup Of Comfort For Teachers

by Colleen Sell

A collection of inspirational stories highlights the lives of teachers and mentors who made a difference in the lives of students, from the teacher whose computer goes missing to a teacher's first terrifying day.

Genres: Education, Nonfiction

336 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

Colleen 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.

Reviews

[Callie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have mixed feelings on this, but it was kind of disappointing. There were many touching stories and many that a teacher can relate to, or that moment when you think this is why I teach, but there were also a number of stories that were not inspiring, or were more parent putting themselves on a pedestal. Yes, being a parent is hard and it's kind of teaching, I get it, and I know first hand since I've been both even both at the same time. But if this is a "cup of comfort for teachers" then it shouldn't be a parent brag book. Save that as a cup of comfort for mothers, or parents. One story talks about how she and the teacher help her child, but then only talks about all the work she, the parent, does. The milestones the child made are not to be discredited, but really she gives no credit to the teacher. There is one that says horrible things about the teacher, talking about how the teacher looks, her weight, and how this person taught, how is that a "cup of comfort" they criticized the teacher terribly and then said, I won't teach like that. That is not "comfort" that's just rude. If that teacher was so horrible, then that teacher shouldn't have been in the book. Pick better stories. Those types of stories detracted from the other stories that were great. It made the book not as powerful or inspiring as it leads you to believe. To all the teachers that get down on the floor with their students, that stand on their desks to get their attention, that act silly to make the time go and manage to get the lesson across to their students, that is what this book should be showing more of, those teachers deserve acknowledgement -- they are an inspiration! But this book has too many moments of okay, that's nice.

[Callie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reminds you of the important things in life...people!

This book reminds you of the important things in life ... people! Stories written by teachers, parents, and students...recalling heartfelt memories of the past. ...

[Samantha Waldrop · Rating 5 out of 5]

A true look into the emotional and yet rewarding journey of teaching! We carry so much of a life not our own and it comes with the high hope of any possibility of hope and inspiration.

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

So, I got this for 25 cents at a used book sale, and figured as a teacher who is frustrated and burned out with "the system," it was worth a shot. And it was, I suppose. It's kind of an overdose of sappy and saccharine stories, and I felt like all of the stories were edited in such a way that no one writer had an individual voice. It seemed like they all came from the same person (even though I know they didn't). But, a few of the stories in there left an impression on me, and it was a nice break from more "serious" reading.

[Sidra · Rating 4 out of 5]

well, the book had me in tears and laughing. I am very glad to have picked it up at the booksale. it reminded me of all the good things of becoming a teacher. although, what really touched me was seeing how teachers who were compassionate were the ones who were loved the most. as a new teacher, the old ones sometimes make you feel guilty of being friendly and caring for the students. I am really glad this is not the actual case in real life classrooms.

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love books like this. Books with all sorts of stories about teaching. When I have doubt that I can be a teacher, that I can deal with the hard things that will come with this job...I just need to remember to pick up one of these books, read one of the stories, and be reminded of why I'm doing this.

[Tina]

Much like the "Chicken Soup for the Soul" books, I am enjoying this as inspiration to be the best teacher I can be when we return in September. I enjoy reading books like this in the summer - gets me rejuvinated!

[Kelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another collection of sweet stories with Teachers as the focus.
http://www.bookcrossing.com/journal/4...

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Basically a pedagogical version of Chicken Soup For the Soul. A bit too saccharine at times but ideal for those times when you need a sentimental pick-me-up.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good sappy book full of heartwarming stories about teachers. I enjoyed it, and made me think of my impact on my students.

[Gracel · Rating 5 out of 5]

my most fave book as of now.
most of the selections got me teary-eyed after reading..
it makes me proud to be a mentor.

[Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

This collection of stories deals with the role of teaching in different educational settings.

[Heidi Weissman rogers · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wonderful essays that reminded me of situations I've encountered on my 30+ years of teaching.

[Whitney Grady · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this anthology! It is a great teacher gift! I also happened to be the author of the lead story in it! Enjoy this inspirational read!

[Lindsay · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is full of cute little stories that are uplifting, funny and sometimes sad.....

[Kattie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this my freshman year of college and really enjoyed it.