Celebrating Graduation: Share, Remember, Cherish

By Jim McCann

Graduating is no easy feat. All the late nights of studying, the intense test-taking, and voluminous research and reading required for the flood of term papers is enough to make anyone give in to partying all night and skipping class the next day. But those who persevere walk away with a diploma in hand. Celebrating Graduation is the ideal pat-on-the-back present for graduates who have reached the pinnacle by completing their coursework. The sixth title in the 1-800-flowers.com gift book series, Celebrating Graduation pays homage to this monumental step in life with both lighthearted and sage advice, facts, figures, real-life quotes, and heartwarming stories from 1-800-flowers.com employees and customers.

Celebrating Graduation is not only a gift book--it's a source of inspiration for millions of Americans who wish to convey special sentiments to those who have earned their degrees. The book is a unique gift that can serve as a catalyst for conversation and a tool for those who struggle with expressing feelings in a deep and genuine way. The sentiments found in these quotes and stories express the pride, love, and joy felt for those who have reached graduation.

Both practical and inspirational, the entries gleaned from real-life stories will strike a universal chord for every reader. Quotes and little-known facts about the tradition of graduating are also included.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
• Release date: Apr 17, 2012
• ISBN: 9781449410346

Jim McCann

Jim McCann is the founder and CEO of 1-800-Flowers.com, Inc. Today, his organization encompasses numerous gift brands and websites, including Fannie May Confections, The Popcorn Factory, Cheryl’s Cookies, 1-800-Baskets.com, FruitBouquets.com, StockYards.com, FineStationery.com, and Celebrations.com—in addition to a network of 1-800-Flowers franchise shops across the country. McCann is the author of Stop and Sell the Roses: Lessons from Business and Life and A Year Full of Flowers: Fresh Ideas to Bring Flowers into Your Life Every Day.

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INTRODUCTION

I ADMIT THAT MY COLLEGE CAREER was, shall we say, a bit peripatetic. It took me a few universities and lots of fitting classes around my full-time work schedule before I earned my degree in psychology. Still, I can proudly say that I was the first in my family to graduate from