The classic New York Times bestseller that started it all— and according to USA Today, one of the top five books in the past quarter century “that leave a legacy.” The Classic Original... with 30 new bonus stories for the next 30 years!

Everyone is still talking about it. Thirty years after its creation, this bestseller continues to change lives around the world. Rediscover the power of inspiration with timeless stories about the everyday miracles that illuminate the best of the human spirit.

Whether you’re discovering Chicken Soup for the Soul for the first time, or you are a long-time fan, this book will inspire you to be a better person, reach for your highest potential, overcome your challenges, improve your relationships, and embrace the world around you.

Read your favorite original stories plus 30 bonus stories, including ones by:

MK Asante • Rev. Michael Beckwith • Gabrielle Bernstein • Jack Canfield • Kris Carr • Deepak Chopra • Lori Deschene • Tony D’Urso • Pat Farnack • Eric Handler • Mark Victor Hansen • Robert Holden • Tory Johnson • Mastin Kipp • Rabbi Steve Leder • Joan Lunden • Brad Meltzer • Amy Newmark • Deborah Norville • Nick Ortner • Laura Owens • Zibby Owens • Tony Robbins • don Miguel Ruiz • Sophfronia Scott • Jane Wolfe

Chicken Soup for the Soul books are 100% made in the USA and each book includes stories from as diverse a group of writers as possible. Chicken Soup for the Soul solicits and publishes stories from the LGBTQ community and from people of all ethnicities, nationalities, and religions.

Don't think you can change your life through the power of positive thinking? Think again. These inspiring 101 true stories from people just like you will show you how they used a positive attitude to improve their lives, and you can too! Positive thinking is a powerful tool, one that can make you healthier, happier, and more successful. You can use the power of positive thinking to improve your life and relationships, overcome challenges, and lead a productive life with purpose. You’ll read chapters with inspiring personal stories and tips - from simple changes like the words you use to more daunting challenges, like confronting difficult or scary situations- this book will start you on the path to a new you!

Get into the holiday spirit with these magical stories of family and friends... giving and sharing... joy and blessings! You'll be inspired by these tales of kindness, gratitude and giving. You'll also pick up some creative ways to make your own holidays even more special, with new plans for family fun, gift ideas and recipes. These 101 real-life personal stories are filled with the cheer of the season. They'll leave you smiling and eager to share the holidays, from Thanksgiving to Hanukkah to Christmas and New Year's. We didn't forget the kids either. The stories in this collection are "Santa safe," meaning that they keep the magic alive even for precocious readers. Your purchase will support Toys for Tots as well, creating miracles and blessings for children all over the U.S. Chicken Soup for the Soul books are 100% made in the USA and each book includes stories from as diverse a group of writers as possible. Chicken Soup for the Soul solicits and publishes stories from the LGBTQ community and from people of all ethnicities, nationalities, and religions.

Readers will revel in the heartwarming, amusing, inspirational, and occasionally tearful stories about our best friends and faithful companions - our cats.
We are all crazy about our mysterious cats. Sometimes they are our best friends; sometimes they are aloof. They are fun to watch and often surprise us. And they are always well loved members of our families.

This new book from Chicken Soup for the Soul contains the best 101 cat stories from the company's extensive library. Readers will revel in the heartwarming, amusing, inspirational, and occasionally tearful stories about our best friends and faithful companions - our cats.

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.

Navigating eldercare can be overwhelming, especially when dealing with dementia. You'll find what you need in these pages, with great advice from families who have been there, done that! These revealing stories from family caregivers-spouses, grown children and grandchildren-share the emotional support and practical tips that you need as you navigate the world of eldercare, especially when Alzheimer's or other dementias are part of it. You'll feel less alone and more empowered in your new role as you help your loved ones. Find the help you need in these stories about: * Joining your family member in his or her new reality * Understanding and accepting Alzheimer's and dementia * Tough choices-moving, driving, hiring help, finances * Independent living, assisted living, memory care, or staying home * Love, loss, romance and friendships * Self-care and perspective for the caregiver * Making your "village" and asking for help * Learning how to be patient and compassionate * Finding the humor and the blessings along the way * Strategies and tips that work for family caregivers Chicken Soup for the Soul books are 100% made in the USA and each book includes stories from as diverse a group of writers as possible. Chicken Soup for the Soul solicits and publishes stories from the LGBTQ community and from people of all ethnicities, nationalities, and religions.

1. Chicken Soup for the Soul has always had a strong focus on seniors, with books on agnig, veterans, grandpaernts, grieving and other topics relevant to seniors.
2. "Chicken Soup for the Golden Soul" was published in 2000 and sold 905,000 copies.
3. With a new contemporary cover design, a new interior layout, and up-to-date stories, this book will have fresh appeal to seniors of all ages.
4. 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.
5. Each book contains 101 stories recompiled from dozens of past Chicken Soup titles.
6. "Our 101 Best Stories" collection is an efficient way for new readers to obtain books covering Chicken Soup's most popular topics.
7. Every book has a warm and moving foreword from Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen explaining the company's rebirth and its return to 101 stories per book.
8. 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.
9. 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.

We know how it is to cross the magic 60-year mark and feel young at heart despite a few new wrinkles. We wouldn't trade away a bit of our wisdom and experience to get rid of all those life markers. This is the first Chicken Soup book to focus on the wonders of getting older, with many stories focusing on dynamic older singles and couples finding new careers, new sports, new love, and new meaning to their lives. This inspiring, amusing, and heartwarming book includes the best 101 stories for today's young seniors from Chicken Soup's library. The book is set in larger print for easier reading.

Relax, de-stress and be inspired by this unique collection of stories and illustrations from Chicken Soup for the Soul. Every two-page spread contains an original Chicken Soup for the Soul story and a fresh, modern illustration that you can frame. What an incredible opportunity to nourish your soul and spark your creative spirit! This Angels and Miracles colouring book is unlike any other. Filled with over 30 Chicken Soup for the Soul stories and packed with art that celebrates the beauty and mystery of angels, it's like getting two books in one! Readers can colour away their stress and anxiety, and at the same time nourish their souls by reading an inspiring Chicken Soup for the Soul story. What an incredible way to unwind and appreciate the miraculous beauty in our lives!

1. This is the first Chicken Soup book about golf for men and women since 2002. Previous golf books have sold more than 1.5 million copies in aggregate.
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 book has a warm and moving foreword 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.
Golfers are a special breed. They endure bad weather, early wake up calls, great expense, and "interesting" clothing to engage in their favorite sport. This new volume contains Chicken Soup's 101 best stories and poems about golfers, golfing, and a few stories about other sports and athletes.

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.

If laughter is the best medicine, then this book is the prescription. At a time when so much of what we see and read makes us feel bad, Chicken Soup for the Soul's editors chose the 101 craziest, most embarrassing, and most hilarious stories from thousands of submissions. These feel-good stories will bring a smile to your face, make you laugh out loud and brighten your day. In laughter, we often capture the funniest, if not the best, moments of our lives. In in these 101 true, relatable stories, Chicken Soup for the Soul contributors share what got them laughing so hard that they couldn't stop. Imagine a group of friends sharing their funniest stories with you -- in a package you can hold in your hands.

These true personal stories of angels, miracles, answered prayers, and the unexplainable will deepen your faith and strengthen your hope. Miracles happen every day, to people just like you. And angels are all around us - we just need to keep our eyes and hearts open to them. You’ll be inspired, awed and comforted by these 101 true stories from people who’ve been visited by angels and blessed by miracles.  And this book will serve as a reminder that these visitations and blessings can happen for you!

It's no secret that moms do it all. They somehow juggle caring for their children, their homes, and even their careers, and still -- they are always right. What is a secret is how they do it. It's part wisdom, part miracle, and part magic - The Magic of Moms. What a great way to show the mothers in your family that you appreciate and love them for all they do, even if you're not quite sure how they do it all. New moms and experienced moms will enjoy these stories of love and appreciation from grown and almost grown children of all ages. This is a popular gift for mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, and mothers-in-law all year round.

You are unique -and that is your superpower. In these 101 stories of affirmation, determination and female empowerment, you'll find role models and advice to help you make the most of that power. This book takes you on a journey to find your own truth. Whether you're 18 or 80, you'll find your power in these stories from women who unselfishly share their personal lives with you-their successes and their failures, their insecurities and their epiphanies. You'll learn how they became comfortable in their own skins, found their identities, and set their goals-all while still being themselves. These stories were curated from thousands of submissions, to both entertain you and inspire you to be the best version of a unique person-you. Read about women who: * Spent time alone to rediscover themselves * Followed their passions and dreams in business, the arts, and sports * Mentored the girls and women coming up behind them * Prepared themselves to find love with the right mate * Juggled and came to grips with not really "having it all" * Spoke out against sexual harassment and discrimination * Made a new habit of stepping outside their comfort zones * Found their resilience and strength after death and divorce * Learned to build self-care and "me time" into their routines * Broke new ground in traditionally male careers

Nothing beats the friendship between women- the understanding and support during tough times, the laughter and fun during good times. Whether they've just met or they're childhood pals, women support each other, understand each other, share advice, and have great fun together. These stories will make you laugh out loud, tear up a little, and call a friend to share what you've read. You'll read chapters called: My Group, about book groups, play groups, clubs, coworkers, and more The New Friend Project, about women who have successfully found new friends It Works, about the magical way that even improbable friendships work She Knows, about the special connections women have with their friends Down the Block, about the friends we find in our own neighborhoods Taking the Plunge, about finding the courage to reach out to a potential new friend Adventures with the Girls, about hilarious trips and escapades with friends

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: 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

1. 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.
2. Each book contains 101 stories recompiled from dozens of past Chicken Soup titles.
3. "Our 101 Best Stories" collection is an efficient way for readers to obtain books covering Chicken Soup's most popular topics.
4. Every book 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.
Being a preteen is harder than it looks. School is more challenging, bodies are changing, relationships with parents are different, and new issues arise with friends. This book supports and inspires preteens and reminds them they are not alone, as they read stories written by other preteens just like them, about the problems and issues they face every day.


The first Chicken Soup for the Soul book was published in 1993, and became a publishing industry sensation, ultimately selling eight million copies. The company went on to publish more than 150 Chicken Soup titles, selling more than 100 million copies, and becoming a household name.

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.

There is something truly magical about the way a little girl turns into her mother! That special bond continues—among grandmothers, mothers, and daughters. This collection of 101 stories, lovingly selected from our extensive library, celebrates the magic of mothers and daughters. From their undeniable bond, to the advice they share, the lessons they teach other, and the magical, mysterious similaraties between them, there is something truly unique about the mother/daughter relationship. These 101 inspirational, comforting, wise and tender anecdotes celebrate the beauty of the loving relationship between mothers and daughters of all ages. Chicken Soup for the Soul books are 100% made in the USA and each book includes stories from as diverse a group of writers as possible. Chicken Soup for the Soul solicits and publishes stories from the LGBTQ community and from people of all ethnicities, nationalities, and religions.

No one should face Alzheimer's or dementia alone. These 101 stories will provide support, advice, and comfort for caregivers and those living with Alzheimer's. This collection of personal stories will support you through all the phases of your journey. You'll read chapters on: Accepting a New Reality - How to keep the dialogue going What Does It Feel Like? - What it's like to have Alzheimer's Strategies and Tips for Coping - Great advice from other families Next Steps and Tough Choices - You're not alone in big decisions Taking the Journey with Your Parent - Tips and support for a new role Younger-Onset Alzheimer's - Support for younger families In Sickness and In Health - Keeping marriages strong and loving The Lighter Side - Laughter is the best medicine New Ways to Make Connections - Powerful music and art therapies It Takes a Village - We're one big community The Special Bond with Grandchildren - Those special connections

Nurses will find their own hearts and souls in these pages - and the inspiration they need to cope in health care today. Most nurses didn't choose their careers because of great hours, pay and working conditions! Chicken Soup for the Soul: Inspiration for Nurses reminds them why they entered the profession... and why they stay. Working in health care never gets easier; staying positive and engaged can be difficult. And yet nurses show up... over and over again... day after day, selflessly nurturing others with their hands and their hearts. This collection of true stories champions nurses' daily contributions, commitments and sacrifices, and depicts the compassion, intelligence and humor needed to meet today's demands. Through laughter and tears, nurses share their stories to inspire and fortify one another, so together they can continue their competent, compassionate service. Regardless of age or area of practice, nurses will discover the universality of caring, the power of their skillful hands, bright minds and devoted hearts. These stories will bless them with the hope, health and healing they bring to all those they touch. Because they deserve it.

Join Wendy Diamond, editor in chief of Animal Fair magazine, pet rescue advocate, author, regular expert on Today and general cat-lover and read 101 heartwarming, amusing, and inspirational stories about our best friends and faithful companions - our cats. You'll see your own cat with a new eye through these true stories about: learning who's in charge (the cat, of course!) converting cat haters into cat lovers the amazing intuition of cats learning how to play and enjoy life from our cats cats changing people's lives learning to say goodbye fabulous rescue cats therapy cats

These true personal stories of angels, miracles, divine intervention, answered prayers and faith in action will open your eyes to the angels, guardians and guides in your life. Angels are all around if we are open to seeing them and accepting their help. They make miracles happen every day for people from all walks of life. You'll be inspired, comforted and awed by these 101 stories from ordinary people who've had extraordinary experiences, including: * Joshua, who can't explain why his wife's four favorite Bruce Springsteen songs played all in a row shortly after her death, even though he was listening to a completely different CD * Hosanna, whose family was out of food but shared their last dinner with a homeless stranger who then showed up the next day with bags full of the exact groceries on her mother's list * MaryAnn, who was driving home from her daughters' night game on the wrong side of the road and avoided a collision when her car was picked up and put on the grassy median * John, part of a search and rescue team after a plane crash, who found a survivor who said angels deposited her in the palm tree she was clinging to just out of reach of the alligators * Sue, whose friend strangely said "see you soon" from her deathbed, and then appeared to her in a vision the day she died, pointing out a tumor in Sue's breast and saving her life * Leo, comforted when he saw a man dressed in white caring for his dying grandmother after the family was in a fatal car accident, a man who no one else saw at the accident scene Chicken Soup for the Soul books are 100% made in the USA and each book includes stories from as diverse a group of writers as possible. Chicken Soup for the Soul solicits and publishes stories from the LGBTQ community and from people of all ethnicities, nationalities, and religions.

1. Chicken Soup for the Soul has always been a part of the Christian community. With a new contemporary cover design, a new interior layout, and up-to-date stories, this book will have fresh appeal to Christian parents.
2. Chicken Soup has been very successful in the Christian and parenting markets. Their Christian titles have sold more than 3.7 million in aggregate and their titles to read with kids have sold 2.6 million copies in aggregate.
3. 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. 4. Each book contains 101 stories recompiled from dozens of past Chicken Soup titles.
5. "Our 101 Best Stories" collection is an efficient way for new readers to obtain books covering Chicken Soup's most popular topics.
6. Every book has a warm and moving foreword from Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen explaining the company's rebirth and its return to 101 stories per book.
7. 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.
8. Last year, "USA Today" named Chicken Soup for the Soul #5 on it list of 25 books that left a legacy over the past quarter century.
With 101 great stories and poems, this book is created for Christian parents to read and enjoy themselves or to share with their children. All of the selected stories are appropriate for children and are about raising Christian kids twelve and under. Parent will enjoy reading these heartfelt, inspiring, and often humorous stories about the ups and downs of daily life in today's contemporary Christian families, written by other Christian parents.

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.

The best way to make yourself feel great? Do a random act of kindness for someone! These 101 stories will make you smile and get you excited about what you can do, too. Make miracles happen for yourself and others. It's easy. Just think outside the box and look around. There are so many ways that you can help-and it turns out the biggest beneficiary may be you! Scientific studies have shown that "doing good" is not only good for the recipient of the good deed, but also for the person doing it, making that person happier and healthier. So dive into these 101 stories of kindness, from the everyday to the extraordinary. If you need some help, you'll find hope in these pages. And if you can give help, you'll feel energized and inspired to find your own opportunities to perform random acts of kindess-every day!

Christmas and Miracles! Two of our favorite things. There's no better way to celebrate the season! Anyone who loves the holidays will enjoy these magical stories of joy and wonder. We've chosen our favorite holiday miracle stories from our past books. You'll love these heartwarming and awe-inspiring tales of answered prayers, divine intervention, holiday angels, joyous giving, family forgiveness, and the wonders of gratitude. These true, personal stories will deepen your faith and show you the blessings in your life. They'll leave you smiling and inspired, ready to share your renewed Christmas spirit. And we didn't forget that miracles happen during the rest of the season, too, with stories about Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and New Year's. There's something for everyone in these joy-filled pages, and you'll be supporting Toys for Tots as well, creating miracles for children all over the U.S.

You'll recognize your own cat in this entertaining collection of stories about the surprising, amusing, heartwarming, and even magical things that our cats do. How do cats do it? Even non "cat people" fall under their spell. Our cats make us better people. If we rescued them, they rescue us back. If we're sad, they comfort us. If we need to have more fun, they show us how. They are our therapists, our role models, and our best friends. You'll laugh a lot, tear up at times, and nod your head in recognition as you read these tales about the magical experience of sharing life with a cat. In this collection, you'll find stories from hilarious to heroic, mischievous to miraculous, and everything in between.

Whether you're a cat lover, a coloring enthusiast, or both, you'll love this unique collection of stories and illustrations from Chicken Soup for the Soul. Every two-page spread contains an original Chicken Soup for the Soul story and a fresh, modern illustration you can color and frame. What an incredible opportunity to nourish your soul and spark your creative spirit! You'll find this coloring book to be unlike any other. Filled with 37 Chicken Soup for the Soul stories about cats and packed with art that celebrates the beauty, playfulness and mystery of cats, this is like getting two books in one! Readers can color away their stress and anxiety, and at the same time nourish their souls by reading inspiring Chicken Soup for the Soul stories about cats. What an incredible way to unwind and appreciate the miraculous beauty of our feline friends! · 37 pages of coloring, suitable for beginners and experts alike, all with an entertaining Chicken Soup for the Soul story on the facing page · Square format - 9 18" x 9 1/8" trim size, giving you a large, full page to color · Perforated pages, allowing you to easily display and even frame your work · High quality, heavy white paper that holds color well