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Tales of Gratitude: Stories to Inspire Thankfulness

Hardcover |English |0996260978 | 9780996260978

Tales of Gratitude: Stories to Inspire Thankfulness

Hardcover |English |0996260978 | 9780996260978
Overview

Tom Klobucher's newest book, Tales of Gratitude, is a collection of positive short stories with happy endings that will inspire thankfulness in the young--and the young at heart.

Tom's stories are a touching and optimistic take on the American Dream. Each of his heroes confronts towering obstacles and overwhelming odds with little more than the support of their families, their sheer determination, and their ever-grateful spirits. There are life-and-death struggles splashed across these pages, and yet, the tales are warm, engaging, and thoughtful.

As with any good story, there are compelling characters here, and they face more than their share of twists and turns. An impressionable teenage boy surrounds himself with a rowdy bunch of misbehaving friends. A newly arrived immigrant, unable to find work, is down to his last few cents. A fatherless high school dropout is pressed into the labor market by the dire circumstances he and his mother face.

These tales are a compelling testimony to the value of hard work, but they are much more. The ups and downs ultimately follow the contours of the relationships that the central characters forge at the pivotal moments of their lives. As Tom has said elsewhere, relationships are transformational--and gratitude changes everything!

Join Tom on a journey across the continents and through the decades, discovering the treasure of a life well-lived. You'll be grateful you did!

ISBN: 0996260978
ISBN13: 9780996260978
Author: Thomas S Klobucher
Publisher: Nextis Press
Format: Hardcover
PublicationDate: 2018-05-14
Language: English
PageCount: 178
Dimensions: 6.0 x 0.44 x 9.0 inches
Weight: 13.92 ounces

Tom Klobucher's newest book, Tales of Gratitude, is a collection of positive short stories with happy endings that will inspire thankfulness in the young--and the young at heart.

Tom's stories are a touching and optimistic take on the American Dream. Each of his heroes confronts towering obstacles and overwhelming odds with little more than the support of their families, their sheer determination, and their ever-grateful spirits. There are life-and-death struggles splashed across these pages, and yet, the tales are warm, engaging, and thoughtful.

As with any good story, there are compelling characters here, and they face more than their share of twists and turns. An impressionable teenage boy surrounds himself with a rowdy bunch of misbehaving friends. A newly arrived immigrant, unable to find work, is down to his last few cents. A fatherless high school dropout is pressed into the labor market by the dire circumstances he and his mother face.

These tales are a compelling testimony to the value of hard work, but they are much more. The ups and downs ultimately follow the contours of the relationships that the central characters forge at the pivotal moments of their lives. As Tom has said elsewhere, relationships are transformational--and gratitude changes everything!

Join Tom on a journey across the continents and through the decades, discovering the treasure of a life well-lived. You'll be grateful you did!

Editorial Reviews


"Storytelling is almost a lost art today. We live in such a fast-paced world that we rarely have time to listen to a good story. But we need to be reminded that kindness matters, and that genuine goodness still exists in the world. As you read these short stories by my friend Tom Klobucher, you will discover how being thankful can change your life.
--Dr. Ray Pritchard
President, Keep Believing Ministries
Author of An Anchor for the Soul and The Healing Power of Forgiveness


"Tales of Gratitude, Tom Klobucher's newest book, is an abundant buffet of delightful, heart-touching vignettes of personal perseverance and success. Reading the book moved me to examine my own life, which is producing in me a more grateful heart. Anyone needing an emotional and spiritual lift should read this book."
--Archie Parrish
President, Serve International


"It could be said that life is like the pearls of our personal stories strung together by experiences common to us all. Readers will reminisce about their own stories while reading Tom's, and they will find commonality with him in the life experiences that string them together. Tom does a fine job of teasing out his core principles, such as living with a spirit of gratitude and turning lemons into lemonade. His book will bring a smile to your face and remind you how to live life more completely and love others more fully."
--Edwin Hoover, Ph. D.
Author of Getting Along: Making Significant Relationships Work
Co-author of Getting Along in Family Business: The Relationship Intelligence Handbook


"Fulfilling, powerful, and relevant to everyone! Tom Klobucher captures the truth and grace alive in gratitude with 13 of the most endearing, captivating, and charming stories. A masterpiece! Indeed, gratitude takes on a life of its own, as does this book and the characters within. Gratitude will guide you through the most beautiful transformational life. I highly recommend Tales of Gratitude. It is for EVERYONE!"
--Kathryn Lee Streater, M.Ed., MCSA

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Overview

Tom Klobucher's newest book, Tales of Gratitude, is a collection of positive short stories with happy endings that will inspire thankfulness in the young--and the young at heart.

Tom's stories are a touching and optimistic take on the American Dream. Each of his heroes confronts towering obstacles and overwhelming odds with little more than the support of their families, their sheer determination, and their ever-grateful spirits. There are life-and-death struggles splashed across these pages, and yet, the tales are warm, engaging, and thoughtful.

As with any good story, there are compelling characters here, and they face more than their share of twists and turns. An impressionable teenage boy surrounds himself with a rowdy bunch of misbehaving friends. A newly arrived immigrant, unable to find work, is down to his last few cents. A fatherless high school dropout is pressed into the labor market by the dire circumstances he and his mother face.

These tales are a compelling testimony to the value of hard work, but they are much more. The ups and downs ultimately follow the contours of the relationships that the central characters forge at the pivotal moments of their lives. As Tom has said elsewhere, relationships are transformational--and gratitude changes everything!

Join Tom on a journey across the continents and through the decades, discovering the treasure of a life well-lived. You'll be grateful you did!

ISBN: 0996260978
ISBN13: 9780996260978
Author: Thomas S Klobucher
Publisher: Nextis Press
Format: Hardcover
PublicationDate: 2018-05-14
Language: English
PageCount: 178
Dimensions: 6.0 x 0.44 x 9.0 inches
Weight: 13.92 ounces

Tom Klobucher's newest book, Tales of Gratitude, is a collection of positive short stories with happy endings that will inspire thankfulness in the young--and the young at heart.

Tom's stories are a touching and optimistic take on the American Dream. Each of his heroes confronts towering obstacles and overwhelming odds with little more than the support of their families, their sheer determination, and their ever-grateful spirits. There are life-and-death struggles splashed across these pages, and yet, the tales are warm, engaging, and thoughtful.

As with any good story, there are compelling characters here, and they face more than their share of twists and turns. An impressionable teenage boy surrounds himself with a rowdy bunch of misbehaving friends. A newly arrived immigrant, unable to find work, is down to his last few cents. A fatherless high school dropout is pressed into the labor market by the dire circumstances he and his mother face.

These tales are a compelling testimony to the value of hard work, but they are much more. The ups and downs ultimately follow the contours of the relationships that the central characters forge at the pivotal moments of their lives. As Tom has said elsewhere, relationships are transformational--and gratitude changes everything!

Join Tom on a journey across the continents and through the decades, discovering the treasure of a life well-lived. You'll be grateful you did!

Editorial Reviews


"Storytelling is almost a lost art today. We live in such a fast-paced world that we rarely have time to listen to a good story. But we need to be reminded that kindness matters, and that genuine goodness still exists in the world. As you read these short stories by my friend Tom Klobucher, you will discover how being thankful can change your life.
--Dr. Ray Pritchard
President, Keep Believing Ministries
Author of An Anchor for the Soul and The Healing Power of Forgiveness


"Tales of Gratitude, Tom Klobucher's newest book, is an abundant buffet of delightful, heart-touching vignettes of personal perseverance and success. Reading the book moved me to examine my own life, which is producing in me a more grateful heart. Anyone needing an emotional and spiritual lift should read this book."
--Archie Parrish
President, Serve International


"It could be said that life is like the pearls of our personal stories strung together by experiences common to us all. Readers will reminisce about their own stories while reading Tom's, and they will find commonality with him in the life experiences that string them together. Tom does a fine job of teasing out his core principles, such as living with a spirit of gratitude and turning lemons into lemonade. His book will bring a smile to your face and remind you how to live life more completely and love others more fully."
--Edwin Hoover, Ph. D.
Author of Getting Along: Making Significant Relationships Work
Co-author of Getting Along in Family Business: The Relationship Intelligence Handbook


"Fulfilling, powerful, and relevant to everyone! Tom Klobucher captures the truth and grace alive in gratitude with 13 of the most endearing, captivating, and charming stories. A masterpiece! Indeed, gratitude takes on a life of its own, as does this book and the characters within. Gratitude will guide you through the most beautiful transformational life. I highly recommend Tales of Gratitude. It is for EVERYONE!"
--Kathryn Lee Streater, M.Ed., MCSA

Books - New and Used

The following guidelines apply to books:

  • New: A brand-new copy with cover and original protective wrapping intact. Books with markings of any kind on the cover or pages, books marked as "Bargain" or "Remainder," or with any other labels attached, may not be listed as New condition.
  • Used - Good: All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may be missing bundled media.
  • Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.

Note: Some electronic material access codes are valid only for one user. For this reason, used books, including books listed in the Used – Like New condition, may not come with functional electronic material access codes.

Shipping Fees

  • Stevens Books offers FREE SHIPPING everywhere in the United States for ALL non-book orders, and $3.99 for each book.
  • Packages are shipped from Monday to Friday.
  • No additional fees and charges.

Delivery Times

The usual time for processing an order is 24 hours (1 business day), but may vary depending on the availability of products ordered. This period excludes delivery times, which depend on your geographic location.

Estimated delivery times:

  • Standard Shipping: 5-8 business days
  • Expedited Shipping: 3-5 business days

Shipping method varies depending on what is being shipped.  

Tracking
All orders are shipped with a tracking number. Once your order has left our warehouse, a confirmation e-mail with a tracking number will be sent to you. You will be able to track your package at all times. 

Damaged Parcel
If your package has been delivered in a PO Box, please note that we are not responsible for any damage that may result (consequences of extreme temperatures, theft, etc.). 

If you have any questions regarding shipping or want to know about the status of an order, please contact us or email to support@stevensbooks.com.

You may return most items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.

To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.

Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.

Additional non-returnable items:

  • Gift cards
  • Downloadable software products
  • Some health and personal care items

To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)

  • Book with obvious signs of use
  • CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
  • Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
  • Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery

Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.

Items returned to us that were not the result of our error, including items returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address, will be refunded the original item price less our standard restocking fees.

If the item is returned to us for any of the following reasons, a 15% restocking fee will be applied to your refund total and you will be asked to pay for return shipping:

  • Item(s) no longer needed or wanted.
  • Item(s) returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address.
  • Item(s) returned to us that were not a result of our error.

You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).

If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and details about the product you would like to return. We will respond quickly with instructions for how to return items from your order.


Shipping Cost


We'll pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.). In other cases, you will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.

Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.

If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.

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