Chicken soup for the soul
Subtitle: stories to open the heart and rekindle the spirit
By: [compiled by] Jack Canfield [and] Mark Victor Hansen
Publisher: Backlist, LLC, a unit of Chicken Soup for the Soul Publishing
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Cos Cob, CT
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780795349003; 9781453279915; 9781623611118
Subjects: Spiritual life; Anecdotes; BODY, MIND & SPIRIT; Inspiration & Personal Growth
Description: The original #1 New York Times bestseller Rediscover the power of inspiration with timeless stories about the everyday miracles that illuminate the best of the human spirit. Whether you & rsquo;re discovering Chicken Soup for the first time or are a long time fan, this volume will inspire you to be a better person, reach for your highest potential, share your love, and embrace the world around you. Each carefully selected story in this classic volume provides models for what is possible in life and illuminates the path we all walk. Whenever you wish to gain perspective, inspire a friend, or teach a child, you & rsquo;ll find just the right story in the heartwarming treasury that is Chicken Soup for the Soul.
Notes: Originally published: Deerfield Beach, FL : Health Communications, ©1993.
Table of contents: title: Intro; TITLE PAGE; CONTENTS; INTRODUCTION; 1. ON LOVE; LOVE: THE ONE CREATIVE FORCE; ALL I REMEMBER; HEART SONG; TRUE LOVE; THE HUGGING JUDGE; IT CAN'T HAPPEN HERE?; WHO YOU ARE MAKES A DIFFERENCE; ONE AT A TIME; THE GIFT; A BROTHER LIKE THAT; ON COURAGE; BIG ED; LOVE AND THE CABBIE; A SIMPLE GESTURE; THE SMILE; AMY GRAHAM; A STORY FOR VALENTINE'S DAY; CARPE DIEM!; I KNOW YOU, YOU'RE JUST LIKE ME!; THE GENTLEST NEED; BOPSY; PUPPIES FOR SALE; 2. LEARNING TO LOVE YOURSELF; THE GOLDEN BUDDHA; START WITH YOURSELF; NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH!; COVERING ALL THE BASES; MY DECLARATION OF SELF-ESTEEM; title: THE BAG LADYRESPONSE/ABILITY; THE RULES FOR BEING HUMAN; 3. ON PARENTING; CHILDREN LEARN WHAT THEY LIVE; WHY I CHOSE MY FATHER TO BE MY DAD; THE ANIMAL SCHOOL; TOUCHED; I LOVE YOU, SON; WHAT YOU ARE IS AS IMPORTANT AS WHAT YOU DO; THE PERFECT AMERICAN FAMILY; JUST SAY IT!; 4. ON LEARNING; BILDING ME A FEWCHR; I LIKE MYSELF NOW; ALL THE GOOD THINGS; YOU ARE A MARVEL; WE LEARN BY DOING; THE HAND; THE LITTLE BOY; I AM A TEACHER; 5. LIVE YOUR DREAM; I THINK I CAN!; REST IN PEACE: THE "I CAN'T" FUNERAL; THE 333 STORY; THERE ARE NO VANS; ASK, ASK, ASK; DID THE EARTH MOVE FOR YOU?; title: TOMMY'S BUMPER STICKERIF YOU DON'T ASK, YOU DON'T GET-BUT IF YOU DO, YOU DO; RICK LITTLE'S QUEST; THE MAGIC OF BELIEVING; GLENNA'S GOAL BOOK; ANOTHER CHECK MARK ON THE LIST; LOOK OUT, BABY, I'M YOUR LOVE MAN!; WILLING TO PAY THE PRICE; EVERYBODY HAS A DREAM; FOLLOW YOUR DREAM; THE BOX; ENCOURAGEMENT; WALT JONES; ARE YOU STRONG ENOUGH TO HANDLE CRITICS?; RISKING; TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT; SERVICE WITH A SMILE; 6. OVERCOMING OBSTACLES; OBSTACLES; CONSIDER THIS; JOHN CORCORAN-THE MAN WHO COULDN'T READ; DON'T BE AFRAID TO FAIL; ABRAHAM LINCOLN DIDN'T QUIT; LESSON FROM A SON; title: FAILURE? NO! JUST TEMPORARY SETBACKSFOR ME TO BE MORE CREATIVE, I AM WAITING FOR . . .; EVERYBODY CAN DO SOMETHING; YES, YOU CAN; RUN, PATTI, RUN; THE POWER OF DETERMINATION; FAITH; SHE SAVED 219 LIVES; ARE YOU GOING TO HELP ME?; JUST ONE MORE TIME; THERE IS GREATNESS ALL AROUND YOU-USE IT; 7. ECLECTIC WISDOM; YOU'VE GOT YOURSELF A DEAL; TAKE A MOMENT TO REALLY SEE; IF I HAD MY LIFE TO LIVE OVER; SACHI; THE DOLPHIN'S GIFT; THE TOUCH OF THE MASTER'S HAND; WHO IS JACK CANFIELD?; WHO IS MARK VICTOR HANSEN?; CONTRIBUTORS; PERMISSIONS; COPYRIGHT PAGE