Chicken Soup for the Soul
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These 101 true personal stories of angels, miracles, answered prayers, and faith in action will amaze you. Good things do happen to good people!
Miracles happen every day to people from all walks of life. And angels are among us if we are open to seeing them and accepting their help.
You'll be inspired, awed and comforted by these 101 stories, including:
The woman told by a voice in her car to listen to the radio, who goes on to win the radio station's nationwide contest for a cruise and $25,000The pastor who lost her ability to speak after tongue cancer but then defied all the doctors by singing hymns beautifully in churchThe four-year-old girl who drew a perfect anatomical heart with crayons even though she didn't know her grandpa was having heart surgeryThe three siblings who had the exact same dream, down to every detail, about visiting a beautiful, mystical land the night their mother diedThe stranger who disappeared after opening a stuck car door and guiding a driver through the flames after the firefighters couldn't get her outThe woman whose deceased grandmother's voice told her to move her baby seconds before a tree fell into the house right where he was sleepingThe father who felt unexplainably compelled to change his plans and take the wrong way home, leading him to his daughter's car
Miracles happen every day to people from all walks of life. And angels are among us if we are open to seeing them and accepting their help.
You'll be inspired, awed and comforted by these 101 stories, including:
The woman told by a voice in her car to listen to the radio, who goes on to win the radio station's nationwide contest for a cruise and $25,000The pastor who lost her ability to speak after tongue cancer but then defied all the doctors by singing hymns beautifully in churchThe four-year-old girl who drew a perfect anatomical heart with crayons even though she didn't know her grandpa was having heart surgeryThe three siblings who had the exact same dream, down to every detail, about visiting a beautiful, mystical land the night their mother diedThe stranger who disappeared after opening a stuck car door and guiding a driver through the flames after the firefighters couldn't get her outThe woman whose deceased grandmother's voice told her to move her baby seconds before a tree fell into the house right where he was sleepingThe father who felt unexplainably compelled to change his plans and take the wrong way home, leading him to his daughter's car
Join the Curvy & Confident movement! Embrace the body you were issued at birth. Nourish it, use it, and love it. Learn how in this collection of 101 inspirational stories about loving yourself and your body.
Striving to attain someone else's idea of perfection is unhealthy and unrealistic. In these pages, you'll meet dozens of new friends who share their insecurities along with their best tips and advice to make you confident and proud.
Meet curvy women who became fitness instructors, who started swimming in public, who revamped their wardrobes with colorful, form-fitting clothes, and who learned how to view themselves as the beauties they are.
Read TV star Sherri Shepherd's story about how she was insulted for her size. Share Emme's distress at her first photo shoot before she became a supermodel. Feel Natasha Stoynoff's fear of being shamed as she went public with her Donald Trump story. Cheer along with Jenni Schaeffer as she overcomes her eating disorder and helps other women stay healthy. And be inspired by 97 additional stories that will transform how you see yourself!
Striving to attain someone else's idea of perfection is unhealthy and unrealistic. In these pages, you'll meet dozens of new friends who share their insecurities along with their best tips and advice to make you confident and proud.
Meet curvy women who became fitness instructors, who started swimming in public, who revamped their wardrobes with colorful, form-fitting clothes, and who learned how to view themselves as the beauties they are.
Read TV star Sherri Shepherd's story about how she was insulted for her size. Share Emme's distress at her first photo shoot before she became a supermodel. Feel Natasha Stoynoff's fear of being shamed as she went public with her Donald Trump story. Cheer along with Jenni Schaeffer as she overcomes her eating disorder and helps other women stay healthy. And be inspired by 97 additional stories that will transform how you see yourself!
The elves at Chicken Soup for the Soul have done it again! You'll love these stories all about the joy, wonder, and inspiration of the holiday season.
The Joy of Christmas is a collection of 101 heartwarming and entertaining stories about how you spend your holidays-the reunions, holiday hijinks, community spirit, and your fun family and religious traditions. We laughed out loud at some stories; and others made us tear up a little. They'll all leave you smiling and eager to share the holidays, filled with new ideas and enthusiasm for this special time of year.
And Chicken Soup for the Soul didn't forget the rest of the season either, with stories about Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, and New Year's. There's something for everyone in these joy-filled pages.
The Joy of Christmas is a collection of 101 heartwarming and entertaining stories about how you spend your holidays-the reunions, holiday hijinks, community spirit, and your fun family and religious traditions. We laughed out loud at some stories; and others made us tear up a little. They'll all leave you smiling and eager to share the holidays, filled with new ideas and enthusiasm for this special time of year.
And Chicken Soup for the Soul didn't forget the rest of the season either, with stories about Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, and New Year's. There's something for everyone in these joy-filled pages.
Chicken Soup for the Writer's Soul
by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, and Bud Gardner
Published 1 June 2000
Being a writer can be a lonely and frustrating experience. The stories in this book-by a wide range of professional writers, novelists, journalists, freelancers, poets and screenwriters-will give readers insight into the human trials, tribulations and triumphs of writers, and writers a source of inspiration and commiseration. Whether readers are beginning writers, seasoned pros or wannabes, the stories of purpose, passion, endurance and success contained in Chicken Soup for the Writer's Soul will inform, entertain, uplift and inspire them. In its pages, they will learn important lessons on: the importance of perseverance, the value of being yourself, the process of discovering your own voice, the need for mentors and allies, and the power of following your heartfelt dreams. Contributors include: Sue Grafton, Steve Allen, Dave Barry, Agatha Christie, Art Linkletter, Terry McMillan, and more.
Chicken Soup for the Soul Christmas Treasury for Kids
by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Patty Hansen, and Irene Dunlap
Published 1 August 2007
Chicken Soup for the Soul Christmas Treasury for Kids is an inspirational collection of 25 stories---mostly written by kids themselves---about Christmas memories, loving others, giving, traditions, and miracles. Each story in Chicken Soup Christmas Treasury for Kids is certain to encourage kids and their families to spread the spirit of Christmas and create family memories that will remain with them forever.
Chicken Soup For The Kids Soul
by Irene Dunlap, Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, and Patty Hansen
Published 1 July 1998
Chicken Soup for the Kid's Soul is a place to turn for all those kids who want answers and encouragement and help to realise that dreams can really come true.Sometimes life is a total blast, from scoring a winning goal to hanging out with your friends. Yet other times, life is too complicated: You seem to see violence everywhere you turn, more parents are getting divorced, your best friend moves away, or you feel like you don't fit in. Never has there been a time in history when kids have needed Chicken Soup for their souls more than now. With funny stories about friendship and family, and serious stories about heroic kids and difficult choices, this book is designed to encourage you to love and accept yourself; to let you know that there are answers to your questions; and to give you hope for the future
Chicken Soup for the Dieter's Soul
by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, and Theresa Peluso
Published 31 May 1999
The Perfect Pick-Me-Up for the Dieting Blues Ah, the "joys" of dieting: Looking the other way while your friend enjoys a decadent dessert; cursing your gene pool for your sluggish metabolism; preferring a root canal over your weekly weigh-in. While winning the war over our waistlines is no laughing matter, it can nevertheless be a rewarding, enjoyable journey when tackled with the right mindset and motivation. Chicken Soup for the Dieter's Soul is the perfect pick-me-up for the dieting blues, filled with humorous, uplifting, and inspiring stories about how real people discovered the lighter, brighter side of dieting and got healthier along the way. Whether you're yo-yo dieting, so-so-dieting, or just trying to lose a few pounds, Chicken Soup for the Dieter's Soul will get you over the hump.
Chicken Soup for the Nature Lovers Soul
by Jack Canfield and Hansen, MaRK VICTOR ET AL
Published 30 April 2004
For anyone who enjoys spending time in the great outdoors: hikers, mountain climbers, snowboarders, kayakers, campers, beach-lovers, tree-huggers and more! Stories of adventure are complemented by tales of introspection and quiet moments that focus on the exhilaration of bonds created outdoors and the beauty of natural landscapes.
Chicken Soup for the Recovering Soul
by Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen
Published December 2004
Your personal portable support group - Chicken Soup for the Recovering Soul - underscores the tenacity of the human spirit. Find inspiration for change and personal growth in each story within its pages as people in this dynamic community share their experiences of transformation, of lives reclaimed, of relationships renewed and futures full of promise. Today, the recovering lifestyle has been embraced and celebrated by millions. The silence which once enveloped dysfunctional families or victims of trauma has been broken, and the shame felt by those suffering with behavioral disorders or depression has turned into a sense of accomplishment and pride. More than 700,000 Americans receive treatment for alcoholism or substance abuse on any given day in over 11,000 addiction treatment programs offering residential, outpatient and hospital inpatient options. Support groups meet daily in every corner of the world and the Internet hums with recovering chat rooms and bulletin boards. The traditional 12 Step model of Alcoholic's Anonymous has been joined by programs offering more secular approaches to recovery, while others support faith-based models. Diversity and inclusion in treatment have become the hallmark of recovery today. Whether you are just embracing a commitment to recovery, or have already experienced deep healing, hope and renewed love in recovery, Chicken Soup for the Recovering Soul will be a source of inspiration and renewal every step of the way. Remember, you are not alone.
Chicken Soup for the Mother's Soul
by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, and Jennifer Read Hawthorne
Published 1 October 1997
The widely-cherished, bestselling, Chicken Soup for the Mother's Soul is now in a portable, easy-to-pack Mini Edition. Read the enriching and inspirational stories in this pocket-size version. In addition to uplifting stories by Chicken Soup creators Mark Victor Hansen, Jack Canfield and co-authors Jennifer Hawthorne and Marci Shimoff, read humorous moving stories from Emily Perl Kingsley and Amy Hilliard Jones-and many others. As with its full-size counterpart, Chicken Soup for the Mother's Soul Mini Edition will move your heart and nourish your soul with unforgettable stories about the most special woman of all times in our lives.
Chicken Soup for the Soul Celebrates Mothers
by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, and Sharon J Wohlmuth
Published October 2003
Sharon Wohlmuth captures the essence of motherhood through stunning black-and-white images, creating a mesmerizing book. She brings to life the heartwarming goodness of a very select group of stories through photos of poignant moments that will leave readers moved to both laughter and tears. A mother's face is a reflection of the world around her. When her children are hurt, she grimaces in pain. When they are happy, her eyes light up with joy. When they are sad, her cheeks glisten with tears. When they need encouragement, she brims with fierce determination to help them succeed. Hers is the first face we see as we enter the world and the one that stays with us long after she is gone. This celebration of the many faces of motherhood makes the perfect holiday gift and, much as "Chicken Soup for the Mother's Soul," is destined to become a classic.
Chicken Soup for the Adopted Soul
by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, and LeAnn Thieman
Published 29 July 2008
Chicken Soup for the Adopted Soul will touch your heart with stories of finding and creating families. From tales about international orphaned babies and children who spent years in the foster-care system to those who were adopted at birth, this very special compilation conveys the true meaning of unconditional love.
Read a moving letter from a birth mother to her son explaining how difficult it was to give him up when she didn't have the means to care for him, how she still thinks about him often, and how she will always love him. Read stories from now-grown children and even those from the Vietnam Operation Babylift in 1975. Through their stories, you will delight in meeting happy, well-adjusted, grateful members of families and society.
Find hope in stories of infertile couples who are given the gift of parenthood, adopted children who thrive and find joy in life, and older couples given a second chance at family. Chicken Soup for the Adopted Soul provides insight into what adoption is all about and what it's really like to be adopted. Share in our celebration of the lives of adopted children who found forever families and parents who found forever love.
Read a moving letter from a birth mother to her son explaining how difficult it was to give him up when she didn't have the means to care for him, how she still thinks about him often, and how she will always love him. Read stories from now-grown children and even those from the Vietnam Operation Babylift in 1975. Through their stories, you will delight in meeting happy, well-adjusted, grateful members of families and society.
Find hope in stories of infertile couples who are given the gift of parenthood, adopted children who thrive and find joy in life, and older couples given a second chance at family. Chicken Soup for the Adopted Soul provides insight into what adoption is all about and what it's really like to be adopted. Share in our celebration of the lives of adopted children who found forever families and parents who found forever love.
Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul on Tough Stuff
by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, and Kimberly Kirberger
Published 1 October 2001
This latest offering in the best-selling "Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul "series explores a host of challenges faced by today's teens. Within its pages teens will find portraits of life's complexities expressed from the viewpoint of their peers. Teen contributors share their thoughts and feelings on difficult issues, ranging from poor self-image to thoughts of suicide, from family discord to coping with the loss, from peer pressure to school violence. Teens ranked stress as one of their top concerns (along with child abuse and STDs). Oftentimes, the pressure can feel overwhelming, whether they involve worrying about an upcoming test, competition sports, family responsibilities, dating, or more extreme issues such as depression, suicide and school violence. The first three volumes of the "Teenage Soul "series and the companion journal illustrate the ongoing popularity of this series (unit sales exceed 11 million). "Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul on Tough Stuff "and the Spring 2001 release "Teenage Soul Letters "will undoubtedly follow suit as the next best-sellers in a phenomenally popular series.
Chicken Soup for the Canadian Soul
by Jack Canfield, Janet Matthews, Mark Victor Hansen, and Raymond Aaron
Published 2 September 2002
Chicken Soup for the Christian Woman's Soul
by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Patty Aubery, and Nancy Mitchell Autio
Published 1 September 2002
Christian women who make God and family a priority in their life will love Chicken Soup for the Christian Woman's Soul, an affirming collection of stories that share the miracles that are possible when their hearts are open to God. This wonderful new addition is filled with compelling real-life accounts of how women from all denominations were buoyed by their faith during incredibly challenging circumstances: amazing women who maintained faith in God's divine plan instead of succumbing to fear and doubt; caring women who offered compassion instead of criticism when others needed help; and dedicated women who chose the righteous path when there was an easier one to take. With chapters on God's Healing Power, Friendship, Making a Difference, Challenges, A Matter of Perspective, Miracles, Insights and Lessons and The Love of a Family, this faith-filled collection will encourage Christian women to follow Jesus' example on their walk through life. Like a favorite passage from Scripture, this book will offer hope, support and inspiration to Christian women.
Every day is a great day! Put a spring in your step as you reflect on the many blessings in your life and read these inspirational stories of gratitude, fortitude, and silver linings.
Count Your Blessings... and remember that each day holds something to be thankful for.
You will be empowered and invigorated by these stories about:
Count Your Blessings... and remember that each day holds something to be thankful for.
You will be empowered and invigorated by these stories about:
- approaching each day with a positive attitude
- silver linings, good fortune, and amazing coincidences
- finding happiness during adversity
- going back to basics
- finding joy in friends and family
- focusing on what really matters
- how to express gratitude
- the joy of giving
- having faith
Chicken Soup for the Mother and Daughter Soul
by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, and Dorothy Firman
Published 6 May 2004
The relationship between a mother and daughter is one of the most profound bonds in life. A mother feels her daughter's first kick during pregnancy, labors to bring her daughter into the world and watches as she takes her first breath of life. Similarly, a daughter opens up a new world and range of emotions to her mother, allowing her to feel an unconditional love she didn't know she possessed. For new moms in awe of their daughter's first step, veteran moms in a panic as their daughter leaves for her first prom, or seasoned moms who have just caught themselves saying "Because I said so!," each will be touched and inspired by these heartwarming stories that share the life-defining moments of the mother/daughter relationship. Celebrity contributions include stories by Jacquelyn Mitchard and Joan Borysenko. Chapters include A Mother's Love; A Daughter's Love; Memories; Challenges; Lessons; Like Mother, Like Daughter; Loss and Healing and Timeless Wisdom. This is the perfect book for all the special women in our lives for Mother's Day, a birthday, or any day.
Chicken Soup for the Golfer's Soul
by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, and Chrissy Donelly
Published 1 May 1999
"Chicken Soup for the Golfer's Soul" is a perfect gift for any golfing enthusiast, whether their drives land in the sand or on the green. This inspiring collection of stories from professionals, caddies and amateur golfers shares the memorable moments of the game - when, despite all odds, an impossible shot lands in the perfect position; when a simple game of golf becomes a lesson in life. Chapters include: sportsmanship, family, overcoming obstacles, perfecting the game and the nineteenth hole. This is a great read for any golfer, no matter what their handicap.
Chicken Soup for the Sister's Soul 2
by Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen
Published 31 January 2007
Celebrate the sister-to-sister bond in all its wild, wacky, poignant and inspirational glory. She saw you through bad hair days, big hair days and your (first) gray-hair day; she was chief shopping consultant for your first training bra, your wedding dress and your post-maternity jeans -- she is your sister, your friend, your confidante. Revel in all that she brings to your life with Chicken Soup for the Sister's Soul 2, a heartfelt and uplifting collection of more laugh-out-loud stories that will help you remember the good times as well as touching stories that illuminate how she's helped buoy you through tough times. This keepsake collection will touch your heart the way only your sister can.
Learn how to experience the Joy of Less by simplifying your life!
Do you have too much stuff? Are you cramming too many activities into each day? We all want to reclaim control of our lives-reducing the amount of clutter in our homes and on our calendars!
These 101 stories, from people who have figured out how to have "the joy of less," will inspire you to improve your own life. You'll learn how to say "no" without guilt and put some quality time back in your life. You'll get tips on attacking the clutter in your home-how to identify it, remove it, and share it or give it away. Experience the freedom of having less in your closets, the power of saying "no," and the fulfillment you get from focusing on what matters most in your life.
Do you have too much stuff? Are you cramming too many activities into each day? We all want to reclaim control of our lives-reducing the amount of clutter in our homes and on our calendars!
These 101 stories, from people who have figured out how to have "the joy of less," will inspire you to improve your own life. You'll learn how to say "no" without guilt and put some quality time back in your life. You'll get tips on attacking the clutter in your home-how to identify it, remove it, and share it or give it away. Experience the freedom of having less in your closets, the power of saying "no," and the fulfillment you get from focusing on what matters most in your life.