Chicken Soup for the Soul 20th Anniversary Edition (49 page)

Patricia Fripp, C.S.P., C.P.A.E.
is a “speaker for all reasons.” She is past president of the National Speakers Association and is one of the most dynamic speakers we know. She can be reached at 527 Hugo Street, San Francisco, California 94122 or call (415) 753-6556.

Bobbie Gee, C.S.P.
is recognized as one of America’s most outstanding female speakers. She is the author of the book
Winning the Image Game
(Pagemill Press) and two cassette albums
Life Doesn’t Have To Be A Struggle
and
Image Power.
You can contact her at Bobbie Gee Enterprises, 1540 S. Coast Highway, Suite 206, Laguna Beach, California 92651 or call (800) 462-4386 or (714) 497-1915.

Rick Gelinas
is the President of the Lucky Acorns Delphi Foundation in Miami Florida. He is a master educator and has dedicated his life to making a difference to children. You can reach him at 5888 S.W. 77 Terrace, Miami Florida 33143 or call (305) 667-7756.

John Goddard
is an adventurer, explorer and world-class motivational speaker. He can be reached at 4224 Beulah Drive, La Canada, California 91101 or call (818) 790-7094.

Patty Hansen
is Administrative Director of Look Who’s Talking. She can be reached at P.O. Box 7665, Newport Beach, California 92658 or call (714) 759-9304.

Danielle Kennedy, M.A.
is a celebrated author, world-class sales trainer, inspirationalist and award-winning saleswoman. She holds an Honorary Degree in the Humanities from Clarke College and a Masters in Professional Writing from the University of Southern California. She lectures in 100 cities a year on sales, marketing and leadership. Her bestselling books include
How To List And Sell Real Estate In The ’90s
(Prentice Hall) and
Kennedy On Doubling Your Income In Real Estate Sales
(John Wiley). She is married and has eight children. She can be reached at 219 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, California 92672 or call (714) 498-8033.

Florence Littauer, C.S.P., C.P.A.E.
is one of the most wonderful people we know. She is an inspiring writer and teacher. Our favorite book of hers is
Little Silver Boxes.
She can be reached at 1611 S. Rancho Santa Fe Rd., Ste. F2 San Marcos, California 92069 or call (760) 471-0233.

Rick Little
over the last 16 years has participated in a wide range of efforts to improve the social and economic conditions of children and youth. In 1975 he founded Quest International and served as its president for 15 years. Mr. Little has co-authored books with leading authorities on youth including Bill Cosby and Dr. Charlie W. Shedd. In 1990 Rick Little founded the International Youth Foundation with major support from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. He now serves as Secretary General to the International Youth Foundation, whose goal is to identify and fund replicable youth programs that have demonstrated success. The foundation currently focuses on programs in Southern Africa, Poland, Ecuador, Mexico, Bangladesh, Thailand and the Philippines.

Hanoch McCarty, Ed.D.
is a professional speaker, trainer and consultant specializing in motivation, productivity and self-esteem enhancement. Hanoch is one of the most sought-after speakers in the nation because he combines humor and moving stories with practical skills that can be put to work immediately. His books and videotape programs include
Stress and Energy
and
Self-Esteem: The Bottom Line.
He can be reached at P.O. Box 66, Galt, California 95632 or call (800) 231-7353.

Dan Millman
is a former world champion gymnast, university coach and bestselling author whose eight books, including
Way of the Peaceful Warrior, No Ordinary Moments, The Life You Were Born to Live, The Inner Athlete
and
The Laws of Spirit
have inspired millions of people worldwide. For the past decade, Dan has trained people from all walks of life and all over the world, including health and business professionals, therapists, educators and others involved in the fields of peak performance and personal growth. He and his family live in Northern California. Contact him at:
www.danmillman.com.

W. Mitchell, C.P.A.E.
is one of the most inspirational speakers we have ever met. His tape program is entitled
It’s Not What Happens To You, It’s What You Do About It.
He can be reached at 12014 W. 54th Drive, #100, Arvada, Colorado 80002 or call (303) 425-1800.

Robert A. Moawad
is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Edge Learning Institute with offices in Tacoma, Washington, and Tempe, Arizona. Edge is a professional development firm dedicated to assisting organizations achieve greater levels of productivity, quality and customer satisfaction. Bob is a dynamic “edu-tainer.” He has an impressive ability to inspire and have an impact on an audience by blending colorful illustrations with solid principles. This has made Bob one of the most sought-after keynote speakers in the nation. Since 1973 he has assisted more than two million people, including some of the most respected leaders in business, government and education. He can be contacted by writing Edge Learning Institute, 2217 N. 30th, #200, Tacoma, Washington 98403 or call (206) 272-3103.

Chick Moorman
is the director of the Institute for Personal Power, a consulting firm dedicated to providing high-quality professional development activities for educators and parents. Every year he crisscrosses the country conducting over 100 workshops on cooperative learning, enhancing self-esteem and developing positive attitudes. His mission is to help people experience a greater sense of personal power in their lives so they can in turn empower others. His latest book,
Where the Heart Is: Stories of Home and Family,
celebrates family strength, love, tolerance, hope and commitment. It can be ordered from Personal Power Press, P.O. Box 5985, Saginaw, MI 48603 or call (517) 791-3533.

Michael J. Murphy, Ed.D., DFP
is a family therapist and author of
Popsicle Fish and Other Fathering Stories.
For information or presentations, contact The Family Consultation Team, 349 Old Plymouth Road, P.O. Box 300, Sagamore Beach, MA 02562 or call (508) 833-3800.

Victor H. Nelson, S.T.M.
is a therapist and pastoral counselor in private practice. His address is 505 Evergreen Street West, Lafayette, Indiana 47906.

Price Pritchett, Ph.D.
holds a doctorate in psychology and is past president of the Dallas Psychological Association. He is the CEO of Pritchett & Associates, Inc., a Dallas-based consulting firm specializing in organizational change. Dr. Pritchett has authored 11 books on individual and organizational effectiveness, including
You2: A High Velocity Formula For Multiplying Your Personal Effectiveness In Quantum Leaps.
You can contact Dr. Pritchett at 200 Crescent Court, Suite 1080, Dallas, Texas 75201 or call (214) 855-8999 or (800) 992-5922.

Bobbie Probstein
is a writer and photographer whose new book,
Healing Now,
has been widely praised. It is invaluable for anyone affected by illness or preparing for surgery. Her first book, an autobiography,
Return to Center,
is in its third printing. She may be reached at 28 Shoal Dr., Corona Del Mar, CA 92625.

Bob Proctor
is the President of Bob Proctor Seminars and the founder of the Million Dollar Forum in Ontario, Canada. Bob is the author of
You Were Born Rich
and conducts Born Rich Seminars all over the world. Bob’s seminars empower people to create the life they’ve always dreamed about. You can contact him at Million Dollar International, 211 Consumers Road, Suite 201, Willowdale, Ontario, Canada M2J4G8 or call (416) 498-6700.

Nido Qubein, C.S.P., C.P.A.E.
is past president of the National Speakers Association and is an outstanding speaker on sales, management and marketing. His many books include
Get The Best From Yourself, Communicate Like A Pro
and
Professional Selling Techniques.
He can be reached at Creative Services, Inc., P.O. Box 6008, High Point, North Carolina 27262-6008 or call (919) 889-3010.

Anthony Robbins
nationally recognized as the leader in the field of human-development training, is the author of two bestsellers,
Unlimited Power
and
Awaken the Giant Within: How to Take Immediate Control of Your Mental, Emotional, Physical and Financial Destiny!
During the past decade more than a million people have invested in and benefited from his seminars, audiotapes, videotapes and books. He is the founder of nine companies, a consultant to businesses and governments in the U.S. and abroad, and a committed philanthropist with the creation of The Anthony Robbins Foundation. For more information on products and services, call Robbins Research International, Inc. at 1-800-445-8183 or write the company at 9191 Towne Centre Drive, Suite 600, San Diego, California 92122.

Pamela Rogers
earned her Masters Degree in Education from the University of Pennsylvania in 1990 and teaches second grade at Reynolds Elementary School in Philadelphia. She studies acting when she’s not teaching.

Glenna Salsbury, C.S.P., C.P.A.E.
graduated from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, obtained her Masters Degree from UCLA and, 16 years later, earned a Masters of Theology from Fuller Seminary. In 1980 Glenna founded her own company that provides keynote presentations and personal growth seminars. In her personal life, Glenna is married to Jim Salsbury, a former Detroit Lion and Green Bay Packer and has three daughters. Call or write to obtain her powerful six-pack tape album entitled,
Passion, Power and Purpose.
She can be reached at 9228 North 64th Place, Paradise Valley, Arizona 85253 or call (602) 483-7732.

Jack Schlatter
a former teacher, is currently a motivational speaker. He can be reached at P.O. Box 577, Cypress, California 90630 or call (714) 879-7271.

Lee Shapiro
is a former trial attorney and judge who left law practice because he never received a standing ovation from a jury! He is now a speaker and professor specializing in ethics in management, keynote addresses and people skills. He can be reached at 5700-12 Baltimore Drive, La Mesa, California 91942 or (619) 668-9036.

Frank Siccone, Ed.D.
is the director of the Siccone Institute in San Francisco. He is a consultant to numerous schools and businesses. His books include
Responsibility: The Most Basic R
and
101 Ways To Develop Student Self-Esteem And Responsibility
with Jack Canfield (AlIyn & Bacon). He can be reached at the Siccone Institute, 2151 Union Street, San Francisco, California 94123 or call (415) 922-2244.

Cindy Spitzer
is a freelance writer who helped us rewrite several of our most difficult and important stories. She can be reached at 5027 Berwyn Road, College Park, Maryland 20740.

Jeffrey Michael Thomas
is a regional vice-president for Van Kampen Merritt, a professional money management firm. He is a member of the National Speakers Association and speaks on topics ranging from financial management to fundraising for various charities through his company, J. Michael Thomas & Associates. Mr. Thomas lives and works in Tustin, California, and he is currently seeking a seat on the Tustin City Council. He can be reached at (714) 544-1352.

Pamela Truax
is the author of
Small Business Pitfalls And Bridges.
She can be reached at 2073 Columbia Way, Vista, California 92083 or call (619) 598-6008.

Francis Xavier Trujillo, Ed.D.
is Founder and President of
ProTeach Publications,
a firm specializing in the creation and production of inspirational and esteem-building posters, cards and related materials for students and teachers. His writings, primarily in poster format, are found gracing the walls of virtually every school in the United States. Titles include
Who Builds the Builders?
,
The Power to Teach
,
A Letter to My Students
and
Giver of a Lifelong Gift.
Frank speaks on a variety of issues related to self-esteem, teacher empowerment and education reform. He can be reached at
ProTeach Publications,
P.O. Box 19262, Sacramento, CA 95819 (800) 233-3541. Write or call for his full-color catalog depicting
Bilding Me A Fewchr
and dozens of other posters and related inspirational materials.
Bilding Me A Fewchr
became the basis for the
Build Me A Future Project,
a nationwide, non-partisan, letter-writing campaign wherein kids of all ages sent letters to President Clinton suggesting ways in which we can work together to help build us all a better future.

Dottie Walters
is President of the Walters International Speakers Bureau in California. She sends paid speakers all over the world and is heavily involved in presentation training. She is the author, with her daughter Lilly, of the new Simon and Schuster book,
Speak And Grow Rich,
and is founder and administrator of the International Group of Agents and Bureaus. Dottie publishes Sharing Ideas, the largest news magazine in the world for paid professional speakers. You can write her at P.O. Box 1120, Glendora, California 91740 or call (818) 335-8069 or fax (818) 335-6127.

Bettie Youngs
is President of Instruction & Professional Development, Inc., a resource and consulting firm providing in-service to school districts. Bettie is a former Iowa Teacher-of-the-Year, is currently Professor at San Diego State University and Executive Director of the Phoenix Foundation. She is the author of 14 books including
The Educator’s Self-Esteem: It’s Criteria #1, The 6 Vital Ingredients Of Self-Esteem And How To Develop Them In Students
and
Safeguarding Your Teenager From The Dragons Of Life.
She can be reached at 3060 Racetrack View Drive, Del Mar, California 92014 or call (619) 481-6360.