Canfield, Jack
CANFIELD, Jack
CANFIELD, Jack. American, b. 1944. Genres: Education, How-to books, Inspirational/Motivational Literature, Philosophy, Self help, Cartoons. Career: High school social studies teacher, Chicago, 1967-68; Clinton Job Corps Center, Clinton, IA, director of teacher program, 1968-69; W. Clement and Jessie V. Stone Foundation, Chicago, associate director of education, 1969-70; New England Center for Personal and Organizational Development, Amherst, MA, founder and director, 1971-77; Institute for Wholistic Education, Amherst, founder and director, 1975-80; Insight Training Seminars, Santa Monica, CA, director of educational services, 1981-83; Self-Esteem Seminars, Santa Barbara, CA, president, 1983-. Foundation for Self-Esteem, chairperson of board of directors, 1986-; Chicken Soup for the Soul Enterprises, CEO, 1998-. Maui Writers School, faculty member. Chicken Soup for the Soul, weekly column, 1995. Publications: (with H.C. Wells) About Me, 1971; (with Wells) 100 Ways to Enhance Self-Concept in the Classroom, 1976, rev. ed., 1993; Personalized Learning, 1976, as Loving to Learn, 1997; (with M. Reese, R. Rowland, S. Limina, and others) Self-Esteem in the Classroom, 1986; Self-Esteem and Peak Performance, 1991; (with F. Siccone) 101 Ways to Develop Student Self-Esteem and Responsibility in the Classroom, Vol. 1: The Teacher as Coach, 1992, Vol. 2: The Power to Succeed in School and Beyond, 1992, in 1 vol, 1994; Los Angeles Dodgers Team Esteem Program, 1992; (with M.V. Hansen) Dare to Win, 1994; (with K. Goldberg) Follow Your Dreams, 1994; (with Hansen) The Aladdin Factor, 1995; (with J. Miller) Heart at Work, 1996;(with Hansen and L. Hewitt) The Power of Focus, 2000. COMPILER (with M.V. Hansen and others) CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL SERIES: Chicken Soup for the Soul: 101 Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit, 1993; A Second Helping of …, 1995; … Cookbook, 1995; A Third Serving of …, 1996; A Cup of …, 1996; … for the Surviving Soul, 1996; Condensed …, 1996; … for the Woman's Soul, 1996; … at Work, 1996; A Fourth Course of …, 1997; … for the Teenage Soul, 1997, II, 1998, Journal, 1998, III, 2000, The Tough Stuff, 2001; … for the Christian Soul, 1997; … for the Mother's Soul, 1997; A Little Sip of …, 1997; Another Sip of …, 1997; A Fifth Portion of …, 1998; … for the Pet Lover's Soul, 1998; … for the Country Soul, 1998; … for the Kid's Soul, 1998; A 2nd Helping … for the Woman's Soul, 1998; … for the Couple's Soul, 1999; A Sixth Bowl of …, 1999; … for the Golfer's Soul, 1999, A Second Round, 2002; A Little Spoonful of …, 1999; A Little Spoonful … for the Mother's Soul, 1999; A Little Spoonful … for the Friend's Soul, 1999; A Little Spoonful … for the Teenage Soul, 1999; … for the College Soul, 1999; … for the Unsinkable Soul, 1999; … for the Single Soul, 1999; … for the Cat & Dog Lover's Soul, 1999; … for the Dental Soul, 1999; … for the Golden Soul, 2000; … for the Christian Family Soul, 2000; … for the Writer's Soul, 2000; … for the Expectant Mother's Soul, 2000; … for the Prisoner's Soul, 2000; … for the Parent's Soul, 2000; … for the Pre-Teen Soul, 2000; … for the Sport Fan's Soul, 2000; … for the Father's Soul, 2001; … for the Veteran's Soul, 2001; … for the Nurse's Soul, 2001; … for the Jewish Soul, 2001; … for the Baseball Fan's Soul, 2001; … Teenage Collection, 2001, Teenage Trilogy, 2001; … Christmas Treasury, 2001; … for the Traveler's Soul, 2002; … of America, 2002; … for the Grandparent's Soul, 2002; … for the Teacher's Soul, 2002; … for the Volunteer's Soul, 2002; … for the Canadian Soul, 2002; … for the Christian Woman's Soul, 2002; … for the Sister's Soul, 2002; … for the Teenage Soul on Love and Friendship, 2002; … Christmas Treasury for Kids, 2002; … for the Romantic Soul, 2003; … for the Grieving Soul, 2003; … for the Mother & Daughter 's Soul, 2003; … Cartoon Collection for Moms, 2003; … of NASCAR, 2003; … of Hawaii, 2003; … for the Chiropractic Soul, 2003; … Celebrates Teachers, 2003; … for the Healthy Soul, 2003; … for the Christian Teenage Soul, 2003; … for the Working Woman's Soul, 2003; … for the Horse Lover's Soul, 2003; … Living Your Dreams, 2003; … Cartoon Collection for Dads, 2003; … for the Ocean Lover's Soul, 2003. Address: PO Box 30880, Santa Barbara, CA 93130, U.S.A. Online address: [email protected].