Silver Boxes The Encouragement Gift

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Summary: First chapter is amazing but the book slows down
Review: after that, about 1/2 the book is letters written from women she has spoke to during her tours. I love her other books but this one seemed to be missing substance after the first chapter. Worth a quick read but not her best work.

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Summary: A must-read for parents and educators!
Review: As a 16-year veteran of the sixth-grade classroom I found Florence Littauer's interpretation of Silver Boxes excellent. Very often the slightest voice inflection or casual aside can damage the psyche of the 11-12 year old! Because students this age are going through so many emotional and physical changes, I believe this group is particularly vulnerable to these kinds of comments. Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could all keep a "silver box" permanently in our hands? It would make our job as educators so much easier, and just think of the precious lives that we could influence in a positive way. I enjoyed her chapter-by-chapter breakdown of the different kinds of "silver boxes." I think it explained the premise in an easy-to-understand format. This book is a must-read for parents and educators who want to produce children and students with healthy self-esteem who will develop into happy, productive adults.

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Summary: A life changing book! For everyone!
Review: Borrowed this book, then bought several copies for friends. Silver Boxes serves to heal those damaged by negative words, while awakening others to their own negative impact, and even teaching youngsters about the importance of being mindful of what they say! After reading it, I bought the tape for my 9 year old who was having self-esteem issues. Silver Boxes is the new language of our home as my daughter will come running in saying, I got a silver box today! Just loved it!

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Summary: Life Changing
Review: Florence is obviously a Silver Box sent from God, to share such real and needed topic. I have really enjoyed this book; I have shared it with the womens group I lead at my church. The real life examples within this book inspired me to become a better mother, daughter, friend and person. The author is sensitive and loveing while teaching the art of encouragement. You learn to uplift others while becomeing a better person yourself. I highly recommend this book if you have ever been hurt by harsh words or if you have ever hurt someone by an unkind comment. The Lord can use the stories in this book for you to find healing.

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Summary: Uplifting, heart-felt warmth...words to live by--this is it.
Review: Have you had those days when you just don't feel like getting out of bed? Yes, those days when you feel you would make no difference? Now is the time for the truth..you can make a world of difference to others and Silver Boxes explains and shows you how. Florence has written a book which reads as if you were talking to her in person. The message of encouragement to others is so profound you will be touched forever. Not only does this book discuss how you help others with encouraging words but also how others have and will continue to touch you. Florence so exquisitly states it herself when she says make your words silver boxes wrapped up in ribbons for others to open. Open the pages of this book and fill yourself with its gifts

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Summary: Silver Boxes
Review: I'm ordering the book today. Yesterday I had the opportunity to see pieces of the video at our womans breakfast at our church. Lives were changed yesterday. For sure. I only wish I had seen this before my sons were born. I'm certain I would not be experiencing the type of troubles I am now had I seen this first. I am telling everyone I know about Silver Boxes and Ephesians 4:29. I have a large silver box on my piano. A reminder that what I speak out to my children, my husband and everyone I come in contact with, should be encouraging, uplifting and edifying. You will never be the same after this material. Never. Thank You God for using this woman to change me forever. Speak life, not death to the soul of another. This will be my shower gift to every mom-to-be forever.

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Summary: Silver Boxes is the best book I have read.
Review: This book changed my life. I have attended Florence Littauer's speaking engagements on this subject. If she is in your area, it will be the best $$ you ever spent!