Series:

Chicken Soup for the Soul

160 total works

Cover of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Christmas Magic
These 101 Christmas stories of inspiration, love and wonder will make your holidays even more magical.

Share the magic and joy of Christmas with the whole family. You'll love these 101 heartwarming, inspirational, and fun stories of Christmas miracles, family reunions, charity, the wonder of children, the joy of giving, and family and religious traditions. And lots of stories about Santa too, all appropriate for children!

Cover of Chicken Soup for the Soul: What I Learned from the Dog
Join Wendy Diamond, editor in chief of Animal Fair magazine, judge on Greatest American Dog, pet rescue advocate, author, regular expert on Today and general dog-lover and read 101 heartwarming, amusing, and inspirational stories about our best friends and faithful companions - our dogs.

You'll see your own dog with a new eye through these true stories about:
the amazing intuition and intelligence of dogsdogs teaching us to enjoy every daylearning to put things in perspectivedogs changing people's liveslearning to say goodbyefabulous rescue dogstherapy dogs

Cover of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Christmas Cheer
1. With a new contemporary cover design, a new interior layout, and up-to-date stories, this book will have fresh appeal to everyone looking for a great Christmas and holiday read.

2. Books represent a new thematic experience, even for readers of past books, as Chicken Soup has tightened the content, and books contain only relevant stories. Out-of-date stories were eliminated.

3. Each book contains 101 stories recompiled from dozens of past Chicken Soup titles.

4. "Our 101 Best Stories" collection is an efficient way for new readers to obtain books covering Chicken Soup's most popular topics.

5. Every books has a warm and moving foreward from Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen explaining the company's rebirth and its return to 101 stories per book.

6. Chicken Soup for the Soul earned the Guinness World Record for having the most books on the New York Times bestseller list at one time.

7. Last year, USA Today named Chicken Soup for the Soul #5 on its list of 25 books that left a legacy over the past quarter century.

Everyone loves Christmas and the holiday season. We love reuniting scattered family members, watching the wonder in the eyes of a child, and seeing the joy on the face of a gift giver. The rituals of the holiday season give a rhythm to the years and create a foundation for our family lives. We love the chance to gather with our communities at church, at school, and even at the mall, to share the special spirit of the season, brightening those long winter days.



The first Chicken Soup for the Soup book was published in 1993, and became a publishing industry sensation, ultimately selling eight million copies. Since then, more than 150 Chicken Soup titles have been published, selling more than 100 million copies.



Chicken Soup for the Soul has won dozens of awards over the past 15 years, and its founders, Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen have become celebrity motivational speakers and authors.

Cover of Chicken Soup for the Sports Fan's Soul
For pure exhilaration and drama, there's nothing quite like sports: It's the crack of the bat as it connects with the baseball, hurtling it into the bleachers for a home run; the swish of the basketball as it drops into the net for a three-point play at the buzzer; the roar of the crowd as the quarterback delivers a perfect spiral pass for the winning touchdown. Most importantly, sports bring out the best in the human spirit. There is an intensity and a richness inherent in every sporting experience that amplifies our emotions and our connection with the moment and, indeed, with ourselves. This latest collection of "Chicken Soup" honors all that is good in the world of sports. From major leaguers to little leaguers, from hockey stars to figure skaters, and from horseracing to mushing, the stories in this book highlight the positive and transformative nature of sports. Readers will come to see sports as one of our most important and powerful teachers. They can teach us to focus and stay the course, or to develop a new strategy and rededicate ourselves to a goal. They can teach us to be humble in victory and gracious in defeat. They can teach us the importance of teamwork and remind us that we must strive to give our individual all. At their best, sports will build us up and they will wear us down; they will build character and teach us to overcome adversity. This book is for anyone who has ever enjoyed watching or participating in any sport, from the professional athlete to the weekend warrior, from the soccer mom to the diehard sports fan, from the marathon runner to the neighborhood jogger.

Cover of Chicken Soup for the Gardener's Soul
For beginning gardeners and veteran green-thumbs-this uplifting collection of stories is filled with what every gardener knows-gardens fill lives with a special richness because they are a living reminder of the beauty in the world. "Chicken Soup for the Gardener's Soul" celebrates all the magic of gardening-the feeling of satisfaction that comes from creating something from nothing; the physical and spiritual renewal the earth provides; and the special moments shared with friends and family only nature can bestow. Written by hobbyists and celebrity gardeners, the stories relate the joys and challenges of gardening, with chapters on Blossoming Friendships, The Family Tree, Love in Bloom, The Seasons of Life, Overcoming Obstacles and Potpourri.

Cover of Chicken Soup for the Soul Celebrates Dogs and the People Who Love Them

Cover of Chicken Soup for the Soul Stories for a Better World

Cover of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Stories of Faith

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Cover of Chicken Soup for the Soul: All in the Family
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

Cover of Teens Talk Tough Times
In these 101 stories about the hardest parts of being a teenager, teens share their toughest stories and challenges with you.

Being a teenager is difficult even under the best conditions. When bad things happen, the challenges can be overwhelming. But tough times can turn into great times... Read how other teens dealt with:
  • self-destructive behavior, eating disorders, and substance abuse
  • illness, injuries, and loss of friends and relatives
  • divorce, moves, and other family upheavals
  • finding meaning in their lives and new happiness
  • overcoming obstacles and meeting challenges

Cover of Twins and More
Welcome to the fascinating, frustrating and fun world of...Twins and More! You’ll love these 101 stories celebrating double trouble and multiple blessings.

Twins and triplets have a reputation for being double trouble, but they’re also multiple blessings for those whose lives they touch. These stories, written by multiples and people who love them, will touch your heart and tickle your funny bone. Read all about:
  • The joys and challenges of pregnancy with multiples
  • Sleepless nights and endless feedings with two or more babies
  • The pranks and “switcheroos” pulled by identical twins
  • The chaos and silliness of everyday life with multiples
  • The special bond that twins share
  • Grandparenting multiples
  • Twins who arrive under special circumstances, such as adoption or surrogacy
  • Adventures with multiples
  • And much more!

Cover of Woman to Woman

Woman to Woman

by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, and Amy Newmark

Published 30 September 2008
Women just like you share their stories of hope, humor, and inspiration in this collection of 101 stories.

Women have always been wonderful sources of inspiration and support for each other. Read stories written by women who share their experiences with you, and who realize there is more to being a woman than being a mother.

These heartfelt stories will inspire you, make you laugh, and make you cry. You will feel great about the woman you are - your body, your goals, your friends and your life.

Cover of The Wisdom of Dads
This book represents a new theme for Chicken Soup, with 101 great stories selected from our library, all focusing on the wisdom of fathers. Stories are written by sons and daughters about their fathers, and by fathers about their children.

This book features 101 stories, all focusing on the wisdom of dads. Stories are written by sons and daughters about their fathers, and by fathers relating stories about their children.



The Wisdom of Dads is a special way to pay tribute to Dad, and also a great read for all fathers and children. The stories remind us of the special bond between fathers and children and the special reverence that children hold for thier wise old dads



The first Chicken Soup for the Soul book was published in 1993, and became a publishing industry sensation, ultimately selling eight million copies. Since then, more than 150 Chicken Soup titles have been published, selling more than 100 million copies.



Chicken Soup for the Soul has won dozens of awards over the past 15 years, and its founders, Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen have become celebrity motivational speakers and authors.their

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Moms & Sons

by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, and Amy Newmark

Published 30 September 2008
This book contains 101 favorite stories and poems from Chicken Soup for the Soul's library honoring the lifelong relationship between mothers and sons.

Heartfelt and loving stories written by mothers, grandmothers, and sons, about each other, span generations and show how the mother-son bond transcends time. Mothers and sons will enjoy these heartwarming, sometimes humorous, sometimes poignant stories from the best of Chicken Soup's library. Read about:
  • interesting adventures in raising boys
  • mom being a "sport"
  • grateful sons
  • being a single mom
  • adopting a son
  • funny boy moments

Cover of Divorce and Recovery
You'll take comfort in these 101 stories about surviving and thriving after divorce.

Going through a divorce is hard, but you are not alone. These 101 true stories are shared with you by other men and women who have divorced and come out the other side - happy, healthy, and independent.

The Chicken Soup for the Soul family shares their stories of support, inspiration, and humor to help you through all the phases of divorce:
  • the initial shock
  • the complicated logistics
  • the needs of the kids
  • self-discovery and self-reliance
  • dating and remarriage
  • happiness and recovery

Cover of Like Mother, Like Daughter
Mothers and daughters of all ages will love these 101 stories about the special bond they share.

How often have you seen a teenage girl pretend to be perturbed, but secretly smile, when she is told that she acts or looks just like her mother? Fathers, brothers, and friends sometimes shake their head in wonder as girls "turn into their mothers." This collection will inspire, amuse, and warm your heart with stories on:
  • the special bond between mothers and daughters
  • the magical, mysterious similarities between them
  • the evolution from parent and child to best friends
  • the changing roles as mother takes care of child and then child takes care of mother
  • the inner strength a daughter carries from her mother
  • the unconditional love between grandmothers and granddaughters

Cover of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tough Times, Tough People
You'll find support in these 101 stories of inspiration, hope, and support for overcoming adversity, pulling together, making do with less, facing challenges, and finding new joys in a simpler life.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tough Times, Tough People will encourage, inspire, and support you through all types of difficult situations, whether financial, health-related, family or personal issues. Read 101 personal stories from real people about meeting their challenges:
  • downsizing and enjoying a simpler life
  • finding the silver lining in layoffs and other economic troubles
  • living with illness and disability
  • surviving natural disasters
  • grief and healing
  • the value of family and friends
  • and 10 bonus stories about using faith to pull through

Cover of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Teens Talk Relationships
This collection of 101 stories is written by teens for teens, sharing their stories about family, friends and love.

Being a teenager is hard – but you are not alone. Read stories written by other teens who face the same problems and issues as you or your friends. Read how other teens met the challenges of new friends, new love, and changing family relationships. Teens talk:
  • School and After-school
  • Boyfriends and Girlfriends
  • Divorce and Family Life
  • Changes and New Beginnings

Cover of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Preteens Talk
Preteens will appreciate these 101 stories of inspiration and support from kids just like them.

Preteens Talk and share their stories with you. Being a preteen is harder than it looks. School is more intense, your body is changing, friends and parents seem different, you deal with crushes and cliques...
You are not alone. Read true stories written by other preteens just like you on:
  • feeling insecure
  • peer pressure and cliques
  • divorce and loss
  • best friends
  • embarrassing moments
  • crushes
  • school and after-school