Sunday, January 2, 2011

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Thanks Dad Giveaway


Even though I have been a big blog slacker, I couldn't wait to read the Chicken Soup: Thanks Dad. My dad and I have gone through some ups and downs, but I am lucky to have him and let's face it, everyone loves the guy!!

This book gives fathers the pat on the back they deserve. Children of all ages share their heartfelt words of thanks and loving memories in this collection of 101 new stories. Personal accounts of learning from Dad's example and lasting lessons, special moments and memorable outings, encouragement and expectations will bring any father joy, inspiration, and laughs. Whether the reader is a new dad, a father to one or more, a father of teens, a father of grown children, or a grandfather, these heartwarming and humorous stories will resonate with him. He may even find that his kids did pay attention after all! Expect plenty of celebrity contributors!!

The book is divided into 10 sections, including Lessons for Life, Through Thick and Thin, Everyday Heroes, Truly Grand Dads and more.  The Silver Flute is a cute story that caught my eye because I was in band in high school and was very supported by both of my parents.  Johnny caught my eye next and ended up making me chuckle.  Do we all have a "bad" friend named Johnny in our lives?  Good thing the auther's dad was there for her!  The Shrubbery Massacre is a very touching story, with a valuable lesson!

I am pleased to offer a copy of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Thanks Dad - 101 Stories of Gratitude, Love, and Good Times  to 3 winners.

For your first (and mandatory) entry into this contest, comment with another Chicken Soup book you are interested in. Please make sure to leave your email address in your comments.

To earn extra entries you can (please leave a comment for each additional entry):

1) Become a follower of my blog or let me know if you already follow (you must follow publicly, I have to be able to see you) (2 entries)

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3) Blog about this contest (and comment with the url)

4) Mention this giveaway on facebook with a link to this post (comment with your facebook name) 

5) Add my button to your sidebar (and comment with the url) (2 entries)

6) Follow my Becca's Contest List blog (2 entries)

7) Follow me on twitter and tweet about the contest using "RT @sbshortie Win Chicken Soup for the Soul: Thanks Dad! http://beccasbackyard.blogspot.com/2011/01/chicken-soup-for-soul-thanks-dad.html" (comment with your twitter name and the url of your tweet)

8) Become my friend on Facebook (click here and comment with your facebook name)

9) Join the online dominoes league that I host (for free) on Eliters.  Play in at least one tournament.  Comment with your username.  (10 entries)

This contest is open to anyone with a US or Canadian mailing address that is 18+. Contest ends Sunday, Jan 9th at 11:59 pm pacific time. Winner will be picked and notified by email shortly after.

I was sent a copy of the book to review and the company is sending out the books to the winners.  All opinions are honest and my own.

48 comments:

annies home said...

chicken soup for the grandparents is the next one I want to get
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crystletellerday said...

id like to read the nascar one crystletellerday@yahoo.com

mverno said...

chicken soup for grandparents mverno@roadrunner.com

chazvgo said...

Id like the Chicken Soup for the Soul: True Love :) Thanks!!
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frank c said...

my kids love the teenage soul series
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Karin said...

I'd like to read Chicken Soup for the Soul: A Book of Miracles.

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nightowl said...

I also would like to read Christmas Magic.
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LittleEagle said...

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Shaping the New You

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Giant Sis said...

I think "Chicken Soup for the Soul: Shaping the New You" sounds interesting!
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Anonymous said...

Chicken Soup - Moms & Sons!

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Christina said...

Christina - xristya@rock.com - I'd love to read the True Love Chicken Soup Book! These books are great and highly inspirational and varied!

Anonymous said...

I like chicken soup for the soul think positive

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susan1215 said...

Chicken Soup - Moms & Sons sounds nice

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Candie L said...

I like the Chicken Soup for the Soul: Think Positive. Thank you

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susansmoaks said...

i would like the chicken soup for the runners soul
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cass said...

Chicken Soup from the Soul of Hawai’i

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Erin Cook said...

I like chicken soup for the soul: A book of miracles

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Erin Cook said...

I am an email subscriber

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Anonymous said...

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Donna said...

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Family Matters sounds good.
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