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Chicken Soup for the Father's Soul: Stories to Open the Hearts and Rekindle the Spirits of Fathers
This collection of the most outstanding letters received in response to the Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul series offers listeners a poignant and powerful glimpse of their peers's reactions to the books -- from the honest and open perspective of one teen to another. One 90-minute cassette.
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First published May 1, 2001
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Jack Canfield
1,286 books1,751 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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March 7, 2012
مجموعة قصصية رائعة لأكثر المواقف الواقعية تأثيرا في حياة الاباء والابناء..
لا يملك المرء لدى قراءة كل قصة ان يمسك دموعه تأثرا
كل قصة تلمس جانبا انسانيا خاصا.. وتشحن النفس بطاقة ايجابية عجيبة
الكتاب يرينا كيف اننا كبشر وبغض النظر عن اختلاف بيئاتنا وعاداتنا وتقاليدنا وبلداننا
لا نزال نحمل نفس المشاعر الانسانية الرقيقة.. ولا تزال عاطفة الوالدية الجياشة في قلب كل أب وكل أم تسري عبر الاجيال..
انصح بقراءته بشدة لكل أم وكل أب.. يريد ان يشحن عواطفه الانسانية من جديد
ويجدد حبه واخلاصه للقيم الاسرية
لا يملك المرء لدى قراءة كل قصة ان يمسك دموعه تأثرا
كل قصة تلمس جانبا انسانيا خاصا.. وتشحن النفس بطاقة ايجابية عجيبة
الكتاب يرينا كيف اننا كبشر وبغض النظر عن اختلاف بيئاتنا وعاداتنا وتقاليدنا وبلداننا
لا نزال نحمل نفس المشاعر الانسانية الرقيقة.. ولا تزال عاطفة الوالدية الجياشة في قلب كل أب وكل أم تسري عبر الاجيال..
انصح بقراءته بشدة لكل أم وكل أب.. يريد ان يشحن عواطفه الانسانية من جديد
ويجدد حبه واخلاصه للقيم الاسرية
August 24, 2007
I did not listen to the cassette. I read the book. This is a wonderful book. I was remarkably moved by these stories. I am a father of 2 fantastic daughters and this book will fill any dad with incredible emotion. If you are a dad you will love this book. You will hold your children tighter than you ever have before after reading this book. I'm getting emotional just writing this review. I'm going to call the house right now before my next client comes and talk to my girls and tell them how much I love them.
February 20, 2012
When I was looking at fostering my niece, I thought I'd better learn something about being a father.
The Chicken Soup for the Soul series is known for its short, inspirational stories.
What makes this one stand out are the constant twists – you know it's going to be feel good, but you can't always see where that will come from.
I recommend it for dads and anyone who has a dad.
The Chicken Soup for the Soul series is known for its short, inspirational stories.
What makes this one stand out are the constant twists – you know it's going to be feel good, but you can't always see where that will come from.
I recommend it for dads and anyone who has a dad.
July 4, 2015
A collection of inspiring stories for all dads around the world. Some stories are really touching and many make you feel proud to be a dad. Most of them are short, so it makes sense for a long term read - by reading 1 or 2 stories at a time. Highly recommended.
November 3, 2022
Great book for inspiration short stories
My father passed away at 74 years old…his sudden passing made me reflect on my life and the roles I have as a father, son, brother, uncle, friend, and leader. This book contains some nice short stories that help me reflect on my own life and help gain some perspective on “what really matters”. I can recharge my gratitude bucket when I read them first thing in the morning. Id highly recommend for anyone searching for something meaningful and down to earth to read.
My father passed away at 74 years old…his sudden passing made me reflect on my life and the roles I have as a father, son, brother, uncle, friend, and leader. This book contains some nice short stories that help me reflect on my own life and help gain some perspective on “what really matters”. I can recharge my gratitude bucket when I read them first thing in the morning. Id highly recommend for anyone searching for something meaningful and down to earth to read.
August 24, 2020
If you need a good cry...
October 31, 2020
جميله
December 29, 2021
Only liked about 5 stories out of the entire book. Rest of them didn't really do anything for me.
June 30, 2022
Some good, some boring.
January 9, 2025
A well written collection of "Dad" stories - some sad, some funny, some hilarious, but all good! Looks like I'll be adding some more "Chicken Soup for the . . . " books to my "to read" list.
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December 31, 2011
A lot of the stories were about fathers missing their kids as the kids got older, so it was not a very uplifting book to read.
September 21, 2015
Good stories throughout, some funny, some serious, but mostly thought provoking.
January 22, 2016
I cried a lot. So many heart-warming simple stories inside.
p.s. do not even dare to think about reading this during your PMS. you've been warned!!!
p.s. do not even dare to think about reading this during your PMS. you've been warned!!!
November 30, 2009
An inspirational collection of around a dozen short and sweet stories on fatherhood.
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