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How It All Began: How Collecting Items Became Collecting Experiences Paperback – May 22, 2023

by Deb Hoffmann (Author)
5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 11 ratings
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I imagine I will now be asked the question as often as I am asked why I collect, “Why did you write this book?”

My first inspiration came from the encouragement of friends and relations who would hear the stories I would tell regaling about the adventures Gary and I experienced because of collecting and being the Guinness World Record Holder for the Largest Winnie-the-Pooh and Friends Collection. They would remark, “Wow, you should write a book”. After 15 or 20 comments I thought, what the heck?

If reading How It All Began can be the encouragement someone needs to follow their own passion, then collecting gets that much sweeter.

I admire people who follow a dream with commitment. I think about: artists, athletes, self-care enthusiasts, business owners, volunteers, animal lovers – the list goes on and on. The one trait they all have in common is following their passion and having fun along the way. That is how I describe collecting Winnie-the-Pooh.

I can say, with all my heart, the journey has been outstanding. Join Gary and me as we traipse across the world in search of Pooh.
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    301 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    May 22, 2023
  4. Dimensions
    6 x 0.68 x 9 inches
  5. ISBN-13
    979-8395691361
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0C5YFKMGR
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (May 22, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 301 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8395691361
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.15 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.68 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 11 ratings

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Kristy Seaton
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoying the book so much!
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2023
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I am just starting chapter 7, but I am enjoying the book very much so far. I love how Deb goes into details about starting out collecting many different things and her adventures playing Pooh. I can't wait to keep reading and see what happens next. I bought a second book to give to a friend's daughter who is on her way to becoming a Pooh collector as well. If you love all things Pooh or even a collector in general, I believe you will enjoy this book.
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Leslie Livingood
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommend
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2023
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As an avid Paddington collector, I loved this book so much! I felt like I understood so much of Deb's experiences and could relate to them. Collecting is truly about the people and experiences more than the items themselves. Deb's voice truly comes through in this book. In particular, I loved the easy to read style of the book, as well as reading her experiences. The level of detail on her experiences is fun to read. I found myself laughing and smiling throughout the book. Perfect book for the young at heart! I am honored to be a Pooh Peep! I am already looking forward to reading the next book.
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Dolores M. de Vera
5.0 out of 5 stars A great read for Pooh fans and other collectors
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2023
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If you collect Pooh Stuff you will love these stories about Deb’s adventures collecting Pooh memorabilia. If you are a fan and collector of other pop culture characters, you will also get a kick out the stories.
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shanon
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun coffee table book or air BNB book
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2023
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I've always loved coffee table books. Or waiting room books or air BNB books. This fits the bill or you can read the whole thing like a novel - you choose.
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Gerda S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for collectors
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2023
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Any collector can relate to the authors story. Fun read and well written.
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John Baratti
5.0 out of 5 stars Pooh stole the author's heart ! :-)
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2023
Loved the stories about "collecting" in general, and how Pooh collecting moved to the top of the list of favorite items ! Also...what a wonderful tribute to Gary, the author's husband, with his support of this "mutual" venture ! Moreover, I can testify that their "Pooh House" is stunning, and must be visited to be believed ! :-)
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Jeffrey Voisin
5.0 out of 5 stars Better than a clown collection!!
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2023
Interesting how you got started in your different collections, Glad you stuck with Pooh.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Made me laugh a bunch
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2023
I have read the book cover to cover a few times. The writing style of the author made me laugh a lot. I really enjoyed the book and can't wait for the next book by this author.
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Becky
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 18, 2023
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Could not put it down, great if you are a big Pooh fan. Have had the pleasure of having Deb added on Facebook and have admired her collection for a while, am very excited to have this book in my own collection
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