You'll be motivated by these 101 inspirational running stories from a wide collection of authors, from elite Olympians to casual joggers, including co-author Dean Karnazes. Dean says Chicken Soup for the Soul helped him reinvigorate his passion for running... and life!

Read ultramarathoner Dean Karnazes's inspiring story about leaving the business world to follow his dream and becoming one of the most famous runners in the world. And then read about his best race ever... with his 10-year-old daughter. You'll also read stories from runners at every level, from beginners to stars, about starting out, staying motivated, running with family and friends, even running in exotic locations. Get energized by runners training for 5Ks and runners training for 100-milers, including:
  • Runners World's Mark Remy on the camaraderie of running
  • U.S. National Team marathoner Josh Cox on running 30 miles without water and the miracle that saved him
  • Triathlete Magazine's Matt Fitzgerald on persevering during the Boston Marathon in honor of his father
  • Amputee Lindsay Nielsen on running the New York marathon two months after 9/11
  • Ultramarathon champion Roy Pirrung on how running saved him from smoking, drinking, and overeating
  • Scott Maloney, who was declared brain dead after a fall, but ran the Boston Marathon two years later
  • And a whole chapter on triathlons!




This collection of 101 stories of gratitude, love, and good times is a great opportunity to say Thanks Dad.

Dads of all ages will enjoy these unforgettable stories about:
  • the bond between fathers and daughters
  • great father and son moments
  • how dads really do know best
  • dads and sports
  • how dads say "I love you"
  • dads to the rescue
  • raising teenagers
  • hero dads

With special chapters for stepfathers and grandfathers!



In this collection of 101 stories for older teens, high schoolers share their personal stories of life, love, and learning.

High school has its ups and downs. But you are not alone. Think of this book as a portable “support group” you can carry in your backpack! Teens just like you share their stories about:
  • learning to be happy with yourself
  • dating, crushes, and “just friends”
  • love gone bad
  • doing the right thing and dealing with consequences
  • tough stuff such as illness, death, substance abuse, pregnancy, and eating disorders
  • embarrassing moments
  • following your dreams and passions
  • family ups and downs
  • graduation and looking back


Is your family a little weird? Do you have a couple of "dysfunctional" family members? You're not alone! This collection of 101 incredible stories celebrates the fun of having a quirky, lovable and "dysfunctional" family.


Norman Rockwell's famous painting "Freedom from Want" pictures the perfect family gathered for a holiday meal. But if you're like most people, that's not what your family gatherings look like! Chicken Soup for the Soul presents YOUR FAMILY! This great new collection of stories highlights our wacky yet lovable relatives, holiday meltdowns, funny foibles, and incredible in-laws, along with more serious stories about abuse, control freaks, and flare-ups. So pull up a chair and meet the family

In this collection of 101 stories for younger teens, middle schoolers share their personal stories of life, love, and learning.

Middle school is hard. Your bodies are changing, your friends are changing, classes are harder, and tough things happen. This “support group in a book” is specifically geared to you.

Read stories written by kids just like you, about their middle school years, and:
  • true friends and new friends
  • mean girls... and boys
  • embarrassing moments
  • bully payback
  • crushes and young love
  • being happy with yourself
  • tough times
  • family issues
  • doing what’s right
  • and lots more!


What makes you happy? This follow-on to bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul: Think Positive contains 101 stories of positive thinking on how to find your happiness.

Read inspirational true stories about how real people used positive thinking, thankfulness, and good old-fashioned common sense to find their own paths to happiness, pursuing their passions, finding their purpose, and reclaiming the joy in their lives. You'll learn how to:
use positive thinking to change your attitudefind the good in every day and count your blessingslisten to your heart and pursue your true passionsfind your purpose at work, at play, and through volunteeringfind joy in simple pleasures and everyday basicsleave an unfulfilling job and find one with meaningexperience the joy of givingstop and smell the flowers ...and get your carrot!




Now available in one volume these three Chicken Soup for Little Souls stories will warm the hearts of children and adults alike." The Goodness Gorillas"- The friends in the Goodness Gorilla Club have lots of great plans! But what will they do about Todd, the meanest kid in class? "The Best Night Out with Dad"- Danny has a new friend, and an important decision to make. Will he get to see the circus after all? The Never-Forgotten Doll- Ellie wants to give a special gift to Miss Maggie, the best babysitter in the world. But everything is going wrong! How can she show Miss Maggie how much she loves her?

Your dreams are powerful tools for redirecting your life, changing your relationships, and making you a happier person. Learn how to use your dreams, premonitions, and intuition for personal transformation.

You're too busy during the day to pay attention to that quiet voice inside you that knows you so well. But at night your dreams are a window into what your subconscious is trying to tell you. This enlightening new collection is filled with true, personal stories from ordinary people whose dreams, premonitions, and intuition tapped into the extraordinary wisdom they already had within them.

These 101 tales of inner guidance, divine intervention & miraculous insight will show you how to:
  • Use your dreams as your GPS for navigating life
  • Find love & companionship-from soul mates to rescue dogs!
  • Face your fears and overcome them with new confidence
  • Accept divine guidance from that little voice in your head
  • Act on your premonitions and avoid dangerous situations
  • Improve your relationships with the living and the deceased
  • Find comfort and closure through messages from heaven

Dog lovers will enjoy these heartwarming and humorous stories about our companions and best friends.

We are all crazy about our dogs and can't read enough about them. This book contains the 101 best dog stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul's extensive library. Revel in the heartwarming, amusing, inspirational, and occasionally tearful stories about our best friends and faithful companions - our dogs. See your own dogs with a new eye through these true stories about:
dogs changing people's livesthe amazing intuition of dogsdogs saving livesthe high intelligence of dogsdogs helping other animals