Allen Klein - Vitae

Vitae
Name:	Allen Klein

Date & Place of Birth:	April 26, 1938, New York City

Address:	1034 Page Street, San Francisco, CA 94117

Education:	1959 Bachelor of Fine Arts, Hunter College, NY 1983 Master of Human Development, St. Mary's College, MN

Professional Activities:	1962-71 Scenic Designer, CBS-TV 1971-72 Scenic Artist, San Francisco Opera 1972-78 Owner, The WORKS Silkscreen Studio 1979 California Home Health Aide #29252 1979-82 Director & Teacher, Holistic Life Institute, S. F. 1983-Present - Owner, Award-Winning Presentations, Seminar Leader, Keynote Speaker, Lecturer, Author Current President: Association of Applied and Therapeutic Humor

Books Authored:	The Healing Power of Humor, Tarcher/Putnam, 1989 Quotations to Cheer You Up... Wings Books/Random House, 1994 Wing Tips, Wings Books/Random House, 1996 Up Words for Down Days, Gramacy/Random House , 1998 The Courage to Laugh, Tarcher/Putnam, 1998 The Change-Your-Life Quote Book, Gramacy/Random House, 2000 The Lift-Your-Spirits Quote Book, Gramacy/Random House, 2001 Winning Words, Portland House, 2002 Celebrate-Your-Life Quote Book, Gramacy/Random House, 2005 The Wise and Witty Quote Book, Gramacy/Random House, 2005 Simplify-Your-Life Quote Book, Gramacy/Random House, 2005 The Love and Kisses Quote Book, Gramacy/Random House, 2006 Reflections on Life, Gramacy/Random House, 2006 ParentLaughs, Gramacy/Random House, 2006 TeacherLaughs, Gramacy/Random House, 2006 WorkLaughs, Gramacy/Random House, 2006 Change Your Life!, Viva Editions, 2010 L.A.U.G.H., Wellness Reproductions, 2010 Learning to Laugh When You Feel Like Crying, Goodman Beck, 2011 Inspiration for a Lifetime, Viva Editions, 2011 The Art of Living Joyfully, Viva Editions, 2012 Words of Love, Viva Editions, 2012 Mom’s the Word, Viva Editions, 2013 Always Look on the Bright Side, Viva Editions, 2013 Having the Time of Your Life, Viva Editions, 2014 You Can’t Ruin My Day, Viva Editions, 2015 Secrets Kids Know…that Adults Oughta Learn, Viva Editions, 2017

Published Articles:	Prevention Magazine, Vegetarian Times, Thanatos, Hospice,San Francisco Chronicle/Examiner, In Context, American Journal of Hospice Care, American Druggist, The Toastmaster, The Professional Speaker, Journal of Nursing Jocularity, Health Confidential, Coping. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Contributor: Complete Guide to Your Emotions & Your Health, Rodale Press, 1986 Chicken Soup for the Surviving Soul, Health Communications, 1996 Chicken Soup for the Nursing Soul, Health Communications, 2001 Chicken Soup for the Grieving Soul, Health Communications, 2003

Awards:	2007 Hunter College Hall of Fame recipient 1993 Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation, National Speakers Association 1993 Member of the Year, National Speakers Association, Northern California. 1986 Communication and Leadership Award, N. California Division of Toastmasters International

Media Coverage:	Quoted or interviewed in almost 200 radio, TV, newspapers and newspapers.

Associations:	President, 2005-2006, Assn for Applied and Therapeutic Humor Certified Speaking Professional Member, National Speakers Assn. Former NSA Board of Directors, Northern California Chapter Member, Authors Guild of America

Founder:	International Mirth Month (March every year)

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