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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Besides being a contributing author for the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, Barbara Occhino's writing credits include copywriting for public relations and marketing campaigns, magazines, national print columns, commercials, TV pilot treatments, and training films. Her writing efforts have earned her first-place awards in national marketing competitions. She has published numerous works for government agencies, businesses, organizations, and Fortune 500 companies. Barbara is a member of the Writes & Bites author group in Rye, New York.

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“A total stranger taught me how a simple gesture of kindness from 12 years ago became a lasting gift for both of us." -- "Dennis” on page 235 in Kindness Matters 3/22/2022 issue

“My clowning-around mischief triggered unexpected, embarrassing consequences.” -- “Psychic Baby Babs” on page 86 in My Wonderful, Wacky Family 11/1/2022 issue

“We had just met, but trusting her advice led me to a successful career and the man I married.” -- “A Woman Walks Into a Pub” page 208 in The Advice That Changed My Life 3/14/2023 issue

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Chicken Soup for the Soul has published over 276 different inspirational books with several on NY Times #1 bestseller list and sold over 600 million copies with translations into more than 40 languages. The books are distributed by Simon & Schuster and available at over 30,000 internet booksellers, retail stores, and independent bookstores.