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“Good things have happened as well as a bunch of rough stuff, and there are lessons to learn from each. If I share the “wisdoms,” maybe I can help other people. The idea is to pass it on. This is all about sharing and learning, and I hope that if you take just a couple of things from this book that are meaningful to you, your life might be a little stronger, better, happier or healthier – or you may just think a little differently about what life throws at you.” – C.L.B.
Gather As You Go
A Very Special Gift
Looking for a gift with purpose? Gather As You Go makes a great gift for almost anyone. With over 300 short, easy-to-read but powerful stories, Gather As You Go truly has something for men and women of all ages and stages of life. All net proceeds from sale of the book benefit Enchanted Backpack.
Support a Great Cause
By purchasing Gather As You Go, you’re also supporting Enchanted Backpack, a 501c3 organization that started with the belief that all children deserve to have the tools they need to learn and excel. Enchanted Backpack empowers teachers and administrators by providing school supply essentials, books, shoes, winter clothing, art supplies, athletic equipment and more to over 20,000 elementary and middle school students annually. With your help, the number of lives impacted will continue to grow.
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