Chocolate For A Woman's Blessings : 77 Heartwarming Tales Of Gratitude That Celebrate The Good Things In Life [Paperback]

Kay Allenbaugh (Author)

Book Description

Series: Chocolate | Publication Date: January 5, 2001

Celebrate the Joys That Are Sweet, Rich, and Delicious

Chocolate is a blessing. It makes us feel warm and wonderful. But as we learn from the true stories in Chocolate for a Woman's Blessings, our greatest blessings often come from our greatest challenges. Gathered together by Kay Allenbaugh, creator of the beloved national bestsellers Chocolate for a Woman's Soul and Chocolate for a Woman's Heart, these 77 all-new, real-life tales are as varied as they are heartwarming. Here are women who have survived and thrived, lost and loved, cried and laughed, and most of all, discovered the infinite joys of living. This inspiring collection is infused with a grateful spirit that will inspire you to count your blessings, just as you count your chocolates.

Editorial Reviews

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Richard Carlson bestselling author of Don't Sweat the Small Stuff A lot of good stuff will come from reading these heartwarming stories!

About the Author

Kay Allenbaugh, creator of the Chocolate series, is a writer and speaker who is known as "The Caretaker of Stories for Women of the World." She lives in Lake Oswego, Oregon. Contributors to the Chocolate series include bestselling authors, motivational speakers, newspaper columnists, radio hosts, spiritual leaders, psychotherapists, businesswomen, and teenagers from all over the world.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Touchstone; Original edition (January 5, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0743203089
• ISBN-13: 978-0743203081
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,878,141 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Rich Delightful Sweetness, April 14, 2001

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Gordana Pirker-Mosher (Grimsby, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chocolate For A Woman's Blessings : 77 Heartwarming Tales Of Gratitude That Celebrate The Good Things In Life (Paperback)

I remember driving home late one night and was listening to a radio station when the announcer started reading something. The story caught my attention and as he read it I wanted to hear more and more. The story was something similar to what I had experienced in my life and it just caught me by surprise. When he announced where he read this short story from I remember quickly jotting down the title of the book, but I knew I would remember being a true chocolate lover. I could not wait to read more. Each story was special in its own way. I promised a couple of my girlfriends I would lend them my book to borrow and read..instead I just purchased them as gifts (I could not part with mine). A basket full of some of my baked goods along with the book, it has been a hit as the perfect gift for many of my friends to enjoy. I do bake something with "chocolate" of course!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mmmmmm, chocolate, December 5, 2000

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"ajdaw" (Kansas City, MO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chocolate For A Woman's Blessings : 77 Heartwarming Tales Of Gratitude That Celebrate The Good Things In Life (Paperback)

Chocolate contains theobromine,'food of the gods', and when we eat it we get a dose of the same compounds our bodies produce when we feel loved. You'll experience that same warm all over feeling whichever of these delicious little stories you open to. Kay Allenbaugh continues the success of her previous books in the Chocolate series with this collection of seventy-seven true vignettes from women of all ages and from all corners of this country. Dip in. As good as a box of chocolates, and you won't have to poke the bottoms to see what's in them.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as I hoped., October 1, 2002

By A Customer

I was expecting touching stories of the type of the "chicken soup" series. This one just wasn't emotionally moving or really all that inspiring. Most of the stories are read-able, but lack heart. Don't mistake it for Christian reading, either. In one of these "chocolates" they depict God in a manner that I didn't agree with, which did honestly earn them a lower score on the review. I appreciate the effort that was put into the book and the writer relaying the stories did use good grammer in her writing. The stories were just dry.