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A Cup of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit
Sometimes you only have time for a cup of soup. With that in mind, Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen and Barry Spilchuk give you this collection of brand-new stories in a single-serving volume. Now you can enjoy fresh Chicken Soup for the Soul whenever you have a few spare moments. A Cup of Chicken Soup for the Soul is the perfect gift for readers who love the original Chicken Soup for the Soul . It's great for businesspeople on the run, young people in need of inspiration, individuals with limited reading time, or anyone looking for a quick pick-me-up. Enjoy A Cup of Chicken Soup for the Soul and share its goodness with your loved ones.
214 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1996
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Jack Canfield
1,295 books1,753 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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November 2, 2020
"To Love, and to be loved, is to feel the sun from both sides." -David Viscott.
I remember a particular day in class, when my Teacher had mentioned a few stories from this book. Back then, I had never once heard of this book. But, I was lucky enough to get my hands on it.
Chicken soup for the soul, is one of the best books one could ever read. This book is filled with tiny anecdotes, qoutes and short stories, that will inspire and motivate you to live life to the fullest.
This book contains a wide variety of stories on different topics such as- love, friendship, overcoming obstacles etc. That will inspire you and make you appreciate life even more.
The stories in this book are very heart warming, and I feel it is a must read for any person of any age. Whether you like reading, or not. Reading a story a day from this book, will keep you grounded and hopeful. Definitely worth reading.
I remember a particular day in class, when my Teacher had mentioned a few stories from this book. Back then, I had never once heard of this book. But, I was lucky enough to get my hands on it.
Chicken soup for the soul, is one of the best books one could ever read. This book is filled with tiny anecdotes, qoutes and short stories, that will inspire and motivate you to live life to the fullest.
This book contains a wide variety of stories on different topics such as- love, friendship, overcoming obstacles etc. That will inspire you and make you appreciate life even more.
The stories in this book are very heart warming, and I feel it is a must read for any person of any age. Whether you like reading, or not. Reading a story a day from this book, will keep you grounded and hopeful. Definitely worth reading.
September 3, 2019
Những câu chuyện ngắn:
Một người vì mọi người
Một việc làm ý nghĩa
Một tấm gương sống động
Một ngày đi chơi hồ
Cha tôi thật kì diệu
Mừng ngày đoàn tụ
Lời cảm ơn muộn màng
Xin cho tôi biết...
Một người bạn thật sự
Trong mắt mỗi người
Người cha vĩ đại
Cảm thấy mình to lớn
Mua thêm xăng
Ông ấy đâu phải là cha dượng của con!
Vẫn luôn bên con
Giây phút quan trọng
Thái độ là tất cả
Brian
Những mong đợi lớn lao
Bức ảnh vô giá
Vui vẻ phục vụ
Món quà từ trái tim
Bản hòa tấu của đá
Giữ im lặng
Cú đánh ghi điểm
Giá trị của cách cư xử
Một buổi trượt tuyết
Ươm mầm cuộc sống
Nói với tôi
"Và" và "Nhưng"
Cùng nhau chia sẻ vẻ đẹp
Thông qua những câu chuyện, bạn có thể tìm lại chính mình, có thêm niềm tin, nghị lực để thực hiện những ước mơ, khát vọng, biết sống hết mình, biết yêu thương, biết chia sẻ và đồng cảm với nỗi đau của những người xung quanh, cảm nhận được giá trị đích thực của cuộc sống.
Một người vì mọi người
Một việc làm ý nghĩa
Một tấm gương sống động
Một ngày đi chơi hồ
Cha tôi thật kì diệu
Mừng ngày đoàn tụ
Lời cảm ơn muộn màng
Xin cho tôi biết...
Một người bạn thật sự
Trong mắt mỗi người
Người cha vĩ đại
Cảm thấy mình to lớn
Mua thêm xăng
Ông ấy đâu phải là cha dượng của con!
Vẫn luôn bên con
Giây phút quan trọng
Thái độ là tất cả
Brian
Những mong đợi lớn lao
Bức ảnh vô giá
Vui vẻ phục vụ
Món quà từ trái tim
Bản hòa tấu của đá
Giữ im lặng
Cú đánh ghi điểm
Giá trị của cách cư xử
Một buổi trượt tuyết
Ươm mầm cuộc sống
Nói với tôi
"Và" và "Nhưng"
Cùng nhau chia sẻ vẻ đẹp
Thông qua những câu chuyện, bạn có thể tìm lại chính mình, có thêm niềm tin, nghị lực để thực hiện những ước mơ, khát vọng, biết sống hết mình, biết yêu thương, biết chia sẻ và đồng cảm với nỗi đau của những người xung quanh, cảm nhận được giá trị đích thực của cuộc sống.
May 12, 2021
This book is combination story from different people. Every story is short but it was meaningful. The chapter I like the most is chapter 5 about manner. This chapter made me aware about the important our manner to anyone. If we spread Kindness, we will get more than that, sooner or later.
The weakneses from short story combination is first, there will be at least one story that does not match the reader's taste. Second, it will be boring if we read it continously without pause until the end.
For me, this book still worth to read. Indeed, there is a few of short story didn't fit me well but the rest of the story still touch my heart. For the first time I read it, it was boring. But later I decided to read it bit by bit and then voila, I found the meaning of this book.
The weakneses from short story combination is first, there will be at least one story that does not match the reader's taste. Second, it will be boring if we read it continously without pause until the end.
For me, this book still worth to read. Indeed, there is a few of short story didn't fit me well but the rest of the story still touch my heart. For the first time I read it, it was boring. But later I decided to read it bit by bit and then voila, I found the meaning of this book.
June 28, 2025
Một cuốn sách với những câu chuyện ngắn. Đọc và thấm hoàn toàn. Khi cuộc sống ngày càng khó khăn, người ta bận bon chen với cuộc sống, hối hả, bực dọc nhiều hơn. Nên đọc để lắng lại, để thấy thêm yêu cuộc sống hơn. Mình cho bé nhà mình đọc cuốn này phiên bản song ngữ để con học thêm tiếng anh
February 3, 2021
I bought this series just to improve my English reading skill, it has the bilingual version in my language. But the stories here are terrible.
December 30, 2021
Delightful short stories which are perfect to read over a cuppa.
July 12, 2023
i loved reading & getting to understand different stories and perspectives, the little comics & quotes make me feel enlightened and abundant!
July 18, 2023
Nice book for light reading
June 24, 2025
Just an Okay book
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December 23, 2020This book is very heartwarming, definitely enjoyed reading this book, especially since each story doesn't take long to read. I feel like this is helpful for me as someone who has short attention span.
August 9, 2008
ehm buku chicken soup yang awal" menggelitik a buat ncari buku" sejenis yang lain, meski awalnya rada piye waktu lihat covernya..kira enak buat dibaca nda ya tapi setelah baca hmm inspiratif banget pokoknya :)
September 24, 2007
The short, endearing stories in this book are truly inspiring!
February 12, 2011
simple short motivational stories.
June 1, 2012
was just like any other motivational books..was not that great compared to other chicken soups ..
June 12, 2014
I think my favorite story from this was Blue Rose. It was super cute and made me go "aww"
May 18, 2015
Most of the stories are very touching.
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February 9, 2012warm fuzzies
December 3, 2009
Inspiring... though not all the story gave me "something".
September 4, 2012
A collection of sweet short stories that have happened to people in real life. :)
November 22, 2012
> Tellement juste WOW !!!
May 19, 2015
I devoured this in one day. Inspirational and realistic stories. Highly recommended!
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