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"One of the most valuable things we can do to heal one another is listen to each other's stories."
~ Rebecca Falls

The popular anthology (book) series A CUP OF COMFORT features powerful true stories about the experiences and relationships that inspire, comfort,and enrich our lives. Now, we're compiling a very special collection of insightful and uplifting stories honoring nurses and recognizing the people and experiences that inspire and sustain them.

A CUP OF COMFORT FOR NURSES will feature 50 to 60 uplifting true stories written for, about, and by nursing professionals of all disciplines. Possible themes include: nursing's rewards; overcoming challenges; why I chose and choose to stay in the profession; being "called" to nursing; positive impact of mentor or special patient; balancing personal and professional lives; humanistic, holistic, and homeopathic nursing; what nursing has taught me about life and myself; personal growth or spiritual enlightenment arising from work experience; gratitude toward those who give care to the caregiver; shining examples of the commitment, contributions, and compassion of nurses.

Submission Deadline: December 1, 2004

Stories must be original, true, positive, written in English, and 1,000-2,000 words.

Payment: $500 grand prize; $100 each, all other published stories. Copy of book.

Guidelines: http://www.cupofcomfort.com (click on "Share Your Story"), or send request for guidelines to cupofcomfort@adamsmedia.com or to Cup of Comfort, Adams Media, 57 Littlefield Rd., Avon, Massachusetts, 02322, USA (include SASE).

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