Something To Smile About Encouragement And Inspiration For Life's Ups And Downs [Hardcover]

Zig Ziglar (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 12, 1997

Master storyteller Zig Ziglar shares from his own life along with others who have shared encouraging experiences through the years. Touching stories about people who overcame disabilities and disadvantages, or, who overcame all odds in fields from which they were excluded teach us the lessons of a lifetime. Return to the touching stories and anecdotes over and over again. Then, pass them on to others and discover the good feelings and valuable lessons found in side Something to Smile About's pages.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 204 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson (August 12, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0840791836
• ISBN-13: 978-0840791832
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 5.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #247,388 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Zig Ziglar is a motivational teacher and trainer who has traveled the world over, delivering his messages of humor, hope, and encouragement. As a talented author and speaker, his international appeal has transcended every color, culture, and career. Recognized by his peers as the quintessential motivational genius of our times, Zig Ziglar's unique delivery style and powerful messages have earned him many honors, and today he is considered one of the most versatile authorities on the science of human potential. Ten of his twenty-eight books have been on the best-seller lists, and his titles have been translated into more than thirty-eight languages and dialects. He is a committed family man, a dedicated patriot, and an active church member. Zig lives in Plano, Texas, with his wife, Jean.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Smile guaranteed., September 25, 2002

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2 "Jethro" (Shanghai) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Something To Smile About Encouragement And Inspiration For Life's Ups And Downs (Hardcover)

When the great story teller uses his sense of humor, you cannot do anything except surrender.

Like most Ziglar's books, this one is full of life's lesson and what's more interesting is in the end of each lesson, there is a little joke attached. So you not only will smile but also cannot help to have a good laugh.

It's the best read after a long day work and guaranteed you go to bed with a big smile.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring Students, January 31, 2001

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Kevin Meehan - See all my reviews

This review is from: Something To Smile About Encouragement And Inspiration For Life's Ups And Downs (Hardcover)

I read the stories from Something to Smile About on a semi-regular basis to my eighth grade students and have them reflect on the stories in their writing journals. I am happy to say that they are positively influenced by Mr. Ziglar's stories, in both word and action.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Meeting life's challenges, January 31, 2000

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Vincent J. Fraumeni - See all my reviews

This review is from: Something To Smile About Encouragement And Inspiration For Life's Ups And Downs (Hardcover)

Zig has truly compiled a collection of excellent stories that are not only uplifitng, but can surely inspire any reader to face each day prepared to overcome obstacles they may face, or think they are about to. During one of the most difficult periods of my life, I found myself reading at least one of the stories in this book as part of a daily ritual that enabled me to face certain hurdles couragiously with a renewed energy needed to maintain a positive mental attitude. It is very easy for any of us to strole through life and struggle with situtations that seemingly set us back when we are trying to get ahead. "Something to Smile About" offers a daily dose of inspiration that reminds us many others have had to overcome insurmountable obstacles and have survived. All of the stories have the potential to inspire us to convert what appear to be set backs in our lives into growth opportunities. I am obligated send copies of this book to my friends as a source of inspiration to help them confidently overcome the challenges they may face in their own personal lives.