Chicken Soup for the Soul: Finding My Faith: 101 Inspirational Stories about Life, Belief, and Spiritual Renewal

by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Susan M. Heim

Everyone’s "faith story" is different. In the book, people of Christian and Jewish faiths share their personal stories about this life-changing and powerful event, providing inspiration and encouragement to readers.Chicken Soup for the Finding My Faith is filled with inspiring stories about the number of ways people discover, or rediscover, their faith -- whether it’s Christian or Jewish. The inspirational and powerful stories will touch the hearts and souls of readers.

Genres: Nonfiction, Inspirational, Personal Development, Christian, Spirituality

400 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 16, 2012

About the author

Jack 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.

Reviews

[Gwen Humphries · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love Chicken Soup books. They are positive and a very easy read.

[Ruth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another good Chicken Soup for the Soul book. Inspiring and fun to read.

[Taryn Spearey · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a wonderful collection of short stories from fellow Christians from all kinds of walks of life. There are stories that speak about healing, miracles and how God can speak to us through any situation.

Recommend for all Christians!

[Marie-Antoinette · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely love the Chicken Soup for the Soul books. It is always so inspiring to read the stories.

[hemlet kiai · Rating 3 out of 5]

spiritually enlightening. truly chicken soup for the soul.

[Patricia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book. I read a chapter a day and pondered the writing throughout the day.

[Stella]

A inspiring read as per usual :)

[Kate Blankenship · Rating 1 out of 5]

To be honest, this book was terrible. I hate saying that due to the specific subject matter that this particular book is about... But it was terrible. Every story sounded the exact same that it got so monotonous. I made it to 83% and could've just finished it out. But I was making myself even do that. This book came recommended by someone at my church, and I feel I've given a full 100% shot at it. I could not finish though. I was so bored and got nothing out of it. I'll try to finish it some day soon, but for now, I'm putting it aside till such day comes.

[Heather Bolwar · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very good book given to me by a very good friend during a very dark time. I took over a year to go through this book, but found that some entries were read on days when I needed to read the message that was given in that particular passage.

[Shirley Zolenski · Rating 3 out of 5]

I thought this book was a good read. I know I myself have been going through some spiritually challenging times and this book inspired me. It gave me hope and renewed faith.