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.

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.

Be prepared to fall in love with your cat all over again as you read these heartwarming stories of pet parenthood, and the unconditional love, companionship and amusement our cats provide. We're all crazy about our cats. We can't get enough of them, and we can’t read enough about them. This book contains 101 of our very best cat stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul’s extensive library. Get cozy, cuddle with your cat and immerse yourself in these heartwarming, amusing, inspirational, and occasionally tearful stories about our favorite furry friends. And your purcahse of this book will help support the important, life-saving work of American Humane. 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.

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!

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.

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!

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

Some of the simplest, yet most powerful lessons we learn are often taught by the least likely of our family members - our dogs! We can learn something from them every day if we just open our minds and our hearts to the valuable lessons they are trying to teach. What can we learn from our dogs? Just about everything. From laughter and love, to compassion and kindness, to heartbreak and heroism, our dogs have something to teach us, every day. Treat yourself to these 101 heartwarming, amusing and inspirational stories about our protectors, our best friends, and our teachers. You'll laugh a lot, tear up at times, and nod your head in recognition as you read these tales about the wonderful experience of sharing life with a dog. And your purchase of this book will help support the important work of American Humane, creating a better life for dogs everywhere. 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.

Be prepared to fall in love with your dog all over again as you read these heartwarming stories of pet parenthood, and the unconditional love, companionship and amusement our dogs provide. We're all crazy about our dogs. We can't get enough of them, and we can’t read enough about them. This book contains 101 of our very best dog stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul’s extensive library. Get cozy, cuddle with your canine companion and immerse yourself in these heartwarming, amusing, inspirational, and occasionally tearful stories about our best friends. And your purcahse of this book will help support the important, life-saving work of American Humane. 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.

How can you attain your goals, discover the real you, and be your best self? By getting outside your comfort zone - by trying new things, facing your fears and broadening your world. This book shows you how to do just that. Living inside your comfort zone is...well...comfortable. But living there for too long can leave you feeling trapped, with your dreams, passions and desires seemingly moving further and further away. In these 101 true, inspirational stories, people just like you explain how they got un-stuck - how they got outside their comfort zones in ways both big and small, and how this empowered and energized their lives.      

Is your family a little wacky? Do you have weird family traditions? Do you have a few quirky family members who you can't help but love? You're not alone! This collection of 101 heartwarming, hilarious stories celebrates the fun of having those eccentric, unusual, loving famly members. You'll recognize your own relatives in these outrageous, true stories about wacky but lovable in-laws, siblings, spouses, children, grandparents, aunts and uncles, and the rest of the family. These 101 true stories about our bizarre family traditions, our eccentric relatives, and our favorite disastrous vacations or weird holiday gatherings will have you laughing and nodding your head in recognition. And you'll be amused by the crazy events of day-to-day life too. So come on in and meet the family! 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.

All You Need Is Love - it's a common cliche and a popular, iconic song. But is it true? Is love really all you need? The writers of these 101 true, inspirational stories answer that question with a resounding "YES!" You won't be able to put down these heartwarming and inspirational stories of dating and romance, proposals and weddings, serendipity and destiny. Whether you're celebrating a longstanding relationship or still looking for your soul mate, these true, personal stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul’s library will leave you convinced that to live a fulfilling, happy life, all you really need is love.  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.

Think positive and live happier! These 101 true stories show you how to find joy, peace and happiness in your own life. You already have all the necessary tools to find your happiness - you just need to learn how to use them. These inspirational, personal stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul's library provide role models and tips so you can apply these keys to happiness to your own life. Each chapter starts with a guided tour, too, to help you best utilize the lessons inside. You don't have to implement all 10 keys, by the way. Even one will make a huge difference! In these pages, you will learn how to: 1. Count Your Blessings - use the power of gratitude 2. Free Yourself with Forgiveness - put the past in the past 3. Help Someone Else - make a difference and feel empowered 4. Have Less Stuff - find joy in decluttering your home 5. Think Positive - change your thoughts to change your world 6. Make Me Time - carve out time and make yourself a priority 7. Step Outside Your Comfort Zone - try new things and face your fears 8. Be Yourself - discover the unique superpower that only you have 9. Pursue Your Passion - discover excitement and purpose again 10. Get Outside in Nature - de-stress and put things in perspective 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.

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.

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.

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

Dogs keep us company, provide unconditional love, share in the ups and downs of our lives and every day an adventure. You'll love these 101 dog tales of family, friendship, fun. How do dogs do it? Even non "dog people" fall under their spell. Our dogs 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 dog. From hilarious to heroic, mischievous to miraculous, and everything in between, you'll enjoy a wide variety of entertaining stories about the magic of dogs. And your purchase of this book will help support the important work of American Humane, creating a better life for dogs everywhere.

Some of the simplest, yet most powerful lessons we learn are often taught by the least likely of our family members - our cats! We can learn something from them every day if we just open our minds and our hearts to the valuable lessons they are trying to teach. What can we learn from our cats? Just about everything. From laughter and love, to compassion and kindness, to heartbreak and heroism, our cats have something to teach us, every day. Treat yourself to these 101 heartwarming, amusing and inspirational stories about our companions, our best friends, and our teachers. You'll laugh a lot, tear up at times, and nod your head in recognition as you read these tales about the wonderful experience of sharing life with a cat. And your purchase of this book will help support the important work of American Humane, creating a better life for cats everywhere. 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.

These true stories of breathtaking coincidences, answered prayers, healing, angels, and messages from heaven will deepen your faith and strengthen your hope. Miracles, divine intervention, amazing coincidences-these unexplainable but welcome surprises occur every day for people from all walks of life. You'll be inspired, awed and comforted by these 101 stories from ordinary people who've had extraordinary experiences, including: Elizabeth, who took her son to see Santa, and was shocked when he recognized her and burst into tears, explaining he was her long-lost father. He'd been looking for her since she was seven years old. Bill, a paramedic comforted by his elderly patient when the ambulance they were in was totaled. Hours after their rescue he checked on her status and learned she'd died on impact. She couldn't have talked to him while they awaited rescuers. Crystal, who tried to reach the date who ghosted her, but typed one wrong letter in the e-mail address and reached a stranger in Australia. Twelve years later that man moved to the U.S. and became her husband. Kat, who tragically lost her son Nick and gave his treasured LEGOs to a boy in their town. He used the LEGOs to create items that had special meaning for Kat's family, saying Nick urged him to build each one. Candy, who lost the diamond in her mother's ring, a ring she wore for 17 years after her mother was murdered by her father. A year after she lost it at work, it reappeared on a bough of the company Christmas tree.

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.

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.

The classic, bestselling title today's parents grew up with - Chicken Soup for the Preteen Soul 21st Anniversary Edition has been refreshed and updated with additional, new stories to help today's preteens be the happiest, best versions of themselves.  When you read these stories about the lives of other kids your age, you’ll realize you share many experiences and emotions. You are not alone.  That is so empowering and comforting. And that’s why this collection of stories for preteens has become a classic, published for the first time in the year 2000, and now updated with brand-new stories for its 21st anniversary—ones about being a kid during the pandemic, social media and technology, and many other modern-day issues.  You’ll read more than 100 stories and poems in chapters about:   • Achieving Dreams  • Friendship  • Family  • Love  • Death and Dying  • Attitude and Perspective  • Overcoming Obstacles  • Choices  • Tough Stuff  • Changes  • Eclectic Wisdom  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.

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

Now more than ever, the strong, independent, courageous voices of Black women are being heard loud and clear. They share their truth about life, love, family, faith and hope in these 101 personal stories and 12 powerful poems. The world is listening. Black women are speaking, for themselves and their families, and everyone is listening. This unique collection of stories is for readers of all colors, not just the Black community, as these contributors share their dreams, their triumphs and failures, and their lives, which have unique challenges and hardships that are not well understood by others. Readers of color will recognize their own struggles in these pages, and white readers will benefit from an inside view of Black life in America, Canada and beyond. These 101 stories and 12 poems, written by and for Black women, cover it all-from fierce to funny-about hopes and dreams, fears and realities, identity and self-discovery, family, children, even hair. Each one starts with a quote connecting you to a wellspring of wisdom from historical and contemporary Black women. "We are speaking now," says Breena Clarke, coauthor of this book. "Because the moment is now, in this collection of first-person narratives. This is an opportunity to hear the often silenced voices of Black women, writing for you and because of you. These are stories of universal human experiences but also reflect the specificity of Black women's lives in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean." Everyone will benefit from this look into the culture, wisdom, and everyday reality of the Black experience, with 11 chapters, each starting with a powerful poem: * The Shoulders We Stand On * Where We Come From * Everyday Struggles * Stand Up, Speak Out * Raising Our Children * Family & Food for the Soul * Taking Care of Me * Sisters, Friends * Loving Black Men * Identity & Roots * Self-Discovery 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.

Prepare for storytelling at its funniest! You'll be laughing out loud at these feel-good stories that are sure to bring some sunshine into your life! Laugh your way through the missteps, mishaps and misadventures of everyday life with Chicken Soup for the Soul: Well That Was Funny. In these 101 hilarious, true stories you'll read about the embarrassing moments, shocking realizations, and domestic disasters that leave us shaking our heads in disbelief, laughing at ourselves. From spouses to parents to children to colleagues and friends, and even pets, no one is safe in these pages. So prepare for some good, clean (and not so clean) fun! 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.