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Chicken Soup for the Mother and Daughter Soul: Stories to Warm the Heart and Honor the Relationship
The relationship between a mother and daughter is one of the most profound bonds in life. A mother feels her daughter's first kick during pregnancy, labors to bring her daughter into the world and watches as she takes her first breath of life. Similarly, a daughter opens up a new world and range of emotions to her mother, allowing her to feel an unconditional love she didn't know she possessed. For new moms in awe of their daughter's first step, veteran moms in a panic as their daughter leaves for her first prom, or seasoned moms who have just caught themselves saying "Because I said so!", each will be touched and inspired by these heartwarming stories that share the life-defining moments of the mother/daughter relationship. Celebrity contributions include stories by Jacquelyn Mitchard and Joan Borysenko. Chapters include A Mother's Love; A Daughter's Love; Memories; Challenges; Lessons; Like Mother, Like Daughter; Loss and Healing and Timeless Wisdom. This is the perfect book for all the special women in our lives for Mother's Day, a birthday, or any day.
384 pages, Paperback
First published March 18, 2003
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Jack Canfield
1,294 books1,752 followersJack Canfield is an American motivational speaker and author. He is best known as the co-creator of the "Chicken Soup for the Soul" book series, which currently has over 124 titles and 100 million copies in print in over 47 languages. According to USA Today, Canfield and his writing partner, Mark Victor Hansen, were the top-selling authors in the United States in 1997.
Canfield received a BA in Chinese History from Harvard University and a Masters from University of Massachusetts. He has worked as a teacher, a workshop facilitator, and a psychotherapist.
Canfield is the founder of "Self Esteem Seminars" in Santa Barbara, and "The Foundation for Self Esteem" in Culver City, California. The stated mission of Self Esteem Seminars is to train entrepreneurs, educators, corporate leaders and employees to achieve their personal and professional goals. The focus of The Foundation for Self Esteem is to train social workers, welfare recipients and human resource professionals.
In 1990,he shared with author Mark Victor Hansen his idea for the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. After three years, the two had compiled sixty-eight stories.
Canfield has appeared on numerous television shows, including Good Morning America, 20/20, Eye to Eye, CNN's Talk Back Live, PBS, The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Montel Williams Show, Larry King Live and the BBC.
Canfield's most recent book, The Success Principles (2005), shares 64 principles that he claims can make people more successful. In 2006, he appeared in the DVD, "The Secret," and shared his insights on the Law of Attraction and tips for achieving success in personal and professional life.
Jack Canfield was born on August 19, 1944, in Fort Worth, TX. He is the son of Elmer and Ellen (a homemaker; maiden name, Taylor). He attended high school at Linsly Military Institute, Wheeling, WV, 1962. He went to college at Harvard University, B.A., 1966; University of Massachusetts at Amherst, M.Ed., 1973. Canfield married Judith Ohlbaum in 1971 (divorced, November 1976); he married Georgia Lee Noble on September 9, 1978 (divorced, December 1999); he married Inga Marie Mahoney on July 4, 2001; children: (first marriage) Oran, David, Kyle, Dania; (second marriage) Christopher Noble. He is a Democrat and a Christian, and his hobbies include tennis, travel, skiing, running, billiards, reading, and guitar.
Canfield received a BA in Chinese History from Harvard University and a Masters from University of Massachusetts. He has worked as a teacher, a workshop facilitator, and a psychotherapist.
Canfield is the founder of "Self Esteem Seminars" in Santa Barbara, and "The Foundation for Self Esteem" in Culver City, California. The stated mission of Self Esteem Seminars is to train entrepreneurs, educators, corporate leaders and employees to achieve their personal and professional goals. The focus of The Foundation for Self Esteem is to train social workers, welfare recipients and human resource professionals.
In 1990,he shared with author Mark Victor Hansen his idea for the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. After three years, the two had compiled sixty-eight stories.
Canfield has appeared on numerous television shows, including Good Morning America, 20/20, Eye to Eye, CNN's Talk Back Live, PBS, The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Montel Williams Show, Larry King Live and the BBC.
Canfield's most recent book, The Success Principles (2005), shares 64 principles that he claims can make people more successful. In 2006, he appeared in the DVD, "The Secret," and shared his insights on the Law of Attraction and tips for achieving success in personal and professional life.
Jack Canfield was born on August 19, 1944, in Fort Worth, TX. He is the son of Elmer and Ellen (a homemaker; maiden name, Taylor). He attended high school at Linsly Military Institute, Wheeling, WV, 1962. He went to college at Harvard University, B.A., 1966; University of Massachusetts at Amherst, M.Ed., 1973. Canfield married Judith Ohlbaum in 1971 (divorced, November 1976); he married Georgia Lee Noble on September 9, 1978 (divorced, December 1999); he married Inga Marie Mahoney on July 4, 2001; children: (first marriage) Oran, David, Kyle, Dania; (second marriage) Christopher Noble. He is a Democrat and a Christian, and his hobbies include tennis, travel, skiing, running, billiards, reading, and guitar.
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July 21, 2009
This was a sweet and heart warming read. Many heart felt stories of favorite memories of beloved mothers. "Who ran to help me when I fell, And would some pretty story tell, Or kiss the place to make it well?...my mother. -Jane Taylor
December 17, 2012
Almost every other story made me teared. And i learnt several life lessons as a person and a mother. A must-read for all mothers with daughters especially when you doubt your mothering efforts
February 25, 2020
Chicken soup for Mother and Daughter's Soul is very touching and every relatable with every mother and daughter. The compilations of short stories makes reading easy. This book made me realise how it is important to spend some time with your mothers.. They just need our time.
Its an amazing book with beautiful quotes .. Recommend this book to every person out there No matter whether you are a son or a daughter
Its an amazing book with beautiful quotes .. Recommend this book to every person out there No matter whether you are a son or a daughter
April 6, 2021
I loved this book! I am blessed with a daughter, my only child who I could relate with in so much of our beautiful relationship through this book.
Each day I read one story and always looked so forward to it. I’m sad it has ended but she is blessed with two daughters who I know she will continue to reread this book throughout the years.
Each day I read one story and always looked so forward to it. I’m sad it has ended but she is blessed with two daughters who I know she will continue to reread this book throughout the years.
September 4, 2024
My mother gave me this book as a gift for my birthday this year. It’s the first Chicken Soup book that I’ve ever read and I know it won’t be the last. I absolutely loved it. There were some sad stories and happy ones and I may have shed a few tears along the way, but it was all very heartwarming and worth the read.
March 29, 2018
Heartwarming
Love seeing many different stories and perspectives of other mothers or how children saw their mothers. I have a few kids so it was really comforting
Love seeing many different stories and perspectives of other mothers or how children saw their mothers. I have a few kids so it was really comforting
April 30, 2018
Půlka mě rozbrečela dojemnými příběhy a druhá dostala do deprese z toho, že takováhle matka nikdy nebudu... no nic, tak aspoň táhnout káru dál :)
October 7, 2018
Amazing and inspirational as always.
December 29, 2018
I have never been a mother, but I had the best Mother in the world. Wonderful book. Memories.
February 11, 2019
I love this book. Chicken soup for the soul books are amazing.
May 28, 2021
All of the stories ended up being really sad. I liked the ones that weren't dark, but I don't think I can ever wear a blue dress again.
April 11, 2022
my mom hates me
June 15, 2022
I really love Chicken Soup books, and this was a good one.
July 20, 2022
Great daily reads to brighten your day
February 9, 2025
Loved reading this book. Makes me miss and think of the times I shared with my mom.
September 26, 2025
I enjoyed reading the stories told from both the mother and daughter’s perspective on life, and the bond this special relationship produces. This is a must read, and it was difficult to put down!
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September 7, 2016The first story that I ever published (in a book) is part of this collection and was chosen as the sample story in the marketing for this and the follow up collection: http://www.motherdaughterrelations.co...
I was delighted to discover that the editors were a team of mother-daughters from Northampton. When I finally met them at a reading a year later, the first thing they wanted to see was--The RING!
I was delighted to discover that the editors were a team of mother-daughters from Northampton. When I finally met them at a reading a year later, the first thing they wanted to see was--The RING!
December 28, 2007
I helped with this book when I was in college. My senior internship. YAY! My name is on Page XX of the Acknowledgments tee hee. The selections will make you cry and laugh! I loved helping grade them. My mom and I had a good laugh at the irony of me working on this title of all titles. We had a rough patch but came full circle in the end! Love and miss you mom!
March 1, 2010
This was a gift from my Mother-N-Law and I love it and somehow it's made me feel closer to her. It has opened up my eyes to the very precious relationship and love that grows between so many mothers and daughters. I'm gonna buy it for my Mom! So if you like mushy heartwarming stories this is for you, not to mention their short!
July 3, 2008
I'm reading this book now. This book is touching. I left my native country and family in March, so I am homesick. Whenever I read this book, I miss my family, especaially my mom. And I appriciate my mom, too. This book is real chicken soup for me.
January 22, 2009
This book was a great read. My mom gave this to me when she had moved away for a year. There were stories in it that made me feel closer to her. I have this on a shelf and still pick it up to re-read a story or two every now and again
July 18, 2010
It feels like i am ready to experience the battles of motherhood!
JK LOL.
This book teaches you the heartfelt, true meanings of what it means to be a daughter of a mom or even a foster mom.
I loved all of the stories and lessons. ^_^
JK LOL.
This book teaches you the heartfelt, true meanings of what it means to be a daughter of a mom or even a foster mom.
I loved all of the stories and lessons. ^_^
January 17, 2011
Read this shortly after lil miss was born, i'm re-reading it now.
Now that our daughter-mother bond has grown even more, the stories hit closer. I can only hope that one day we have our own stories to contribute.
Now that our daughter-mother bond has grown even more, the stories hit closer. I can only hope that one day we have our own stories to contribute.
May 18, 2011
When you read this book, your special bond with your daughter would become a love of a life time..
Some short stories in this book, was really touched my deepest heart...and I am getting in love with my daughter...
Highly recommended for all Mums all over the world
Some short stories in this book, was really touched my deepest heart...and I am getting in love with my daughter...
Highly recommended for all Mums all over the world
March 12, 2013
This book made me realize how time flies. Before I know it, my daughter will be a young woman with her own life and family. Learning to treasure each moment with her and to prepare her for what will come.
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June 10, 2008
I love Chicken Soup books and this one was no exception. I enjoyed reading about this relationship and the many forms it takes. The short stories also don't keep me reading into the night (usually).
October 3, 2008
i gave this to my mom for mothers day along with a book mark that says mother and daughter are unseperatalble... now that i think about it, it is sooo not true
January 3, 2009
Benar-benar tersentuh dan menginspirasi!!
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June 29, 2009I bought this for my mom but I am going to read it first and dog ear my favorites!
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