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Chicken Soup for the Soul: New Moms: 101 Inspirational Stories of Joy, Love, and Wonder
Chicken Soup for the New Moms celebrates the physical, emotional, and spiritual experience of having a child and creating a family, and will encourage and amuse any expectant and new mom. A great baby shower and new mother gift!Becoming a mom is the most amazing event. Chicken Soup for the New Moms will delight new and expectant moms with its heartwarming and humorous stories about raising babies and toddlers. This book is full of stories by other moms sharing the wonders of early motherhood, from waiting for the baby, to those early weeks and first few years, and everything in between!
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419 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 8, 2011
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About the author
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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November 4, 2019
I recently have been blessed with a baby girl who is now 4 months old. Being an avid reader, I was so concerned that I am not being able to read books. Finally, I found this book while randomly roaming around in a bookstore in Islamabad, and I could not put it down once I started it. The best thing about it is that each story is SO short that being a new mom you can still finish at least 4-5 stories everyday. The stories are very encouraging, hopeful, empathetic, relatable, heart-warming, and positive. You can easily relate to them and know that you are not struggling alone and there are delightful fruits of motherhood reaped after days of patience, devotion, dedication, commitment, and hard work. How little bundles of joy bring joy in our lives!
June 23, 2012
I did things a little different for this review. Instead of reading it myself and give you all my impressions, I gathered 4 New Moms friends I have and asked them if they were reading anything. The response from all four of them was. I can´t read anything! There´s no time to read being a New Mom.
Well, so I gave each of them a copy of the book and challenged them to read it.
Within the first ten days all four new mothers had gone through the 400 hundred pages book, mainly because the short chapters and the heartwarming stories, they could sneak a chapter in while on little five minute timeouts from full time momming.
Complete review here http://seriesandtv.com/chicken-soup-f...
Well, so I gave each of them a copy of the book and challenged them to read it.
Within the first ten days all four new mothers had gone through the 400 hundred pages book, mainly because the short chapters and the heartwarming stories, they could sneak a chapter in while on little five minute timeouts from full time momming.
Complete review here http://seriesandtv.com/chicken-soup-f...
August 20, 2016
Absolutely loved this book. My friend sent this to me about a week after giving birth and believe me, it helped me go through those long nights of no sleep and tough moments. The stories were so encouraging, empathetic and hopeful, so I passed on the book to another new mom after I finished reading it. Good times.
February 19, 2021
This was a thoughtful gift from my boss and a friend for 10 yrs. I could not put it down once I started with the first story. Several to be moms and new moms keep so much emotions to themselves; which leaves us confused, guilty and feeling of not doing good enough. But reading through each of these stories only makes me feel better that its absolutely ok to feel whatever im feeling right now and its all going to be ok at the end of it! TBH, ive never been a fan of Chicken soup for the soul series mainly because its too philosophical and emotional. I dont know if its me or the hormones - I did enjoy this one! The timing needs to be perfect for any book.
May 23, 2022
I do truly enjoy the Chicken soup books. I decided to read this book, as a new mom. This time I am a new mom of 2 and now to a daughter. I have been a mom to a little boy for 4 years. I dealt with a lot after the birth of my beautiful daughter. I rated this 5 stars as how do you really rate anyone's personal life experiences. It is not my job to judge or rate anyone. But I do love these books in finding comfort in so many things. For instance seeing I am not the only mother who worries about how I will love my 2nd born just as I did my first. Definitely a comfort.
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June 14, 2021
It took me awhile to read this but that’s okay because the chicken soup for the soup books are great little excerpts that you can pick up and read quickly. I loved the heartwarming stories about motherhood, especially being a new mom.
I did skip over the second child chapter since it didn’t pertain to me as I only have one little guy at the moment. Maybe I’ll go back and read it someday when we decide to expand our family.
I did skip over the second child chapter since it didn’t pertain to me as I only have one little guy at the moment. Maybe I’ll go back and read it someday when we decide to expand our family.
March 28, 2022
I started this book shortly after becoming a first-time mother and took my time reading every story. Here it is, 6 months later, and I finally finished the book. While I couldn't always relate to a story, I enjoyed reading about the experiences that others had. I will pass it on to another new mother.
October 6, 2020
Nice to know we're not alone on this journey. Some of the stories contained content that go against current AAP recommendations which is worrisome.
December 10, 2023
Cute and quick read. Lots of important lessons and times to reflect on. Sometimes faith is a common theme which I could do without
October 17, 2016
Good at first....then got kind of preachy. Then it just seemed to be the same old story over and over again. Wasn't bad, wasn't great.
April 11, 2011
I know that reading also helps clear my mind. And quite often just a lil page or two helps me focus on what has been wondering around in my mind. That is why I love the Chicken Soup for the Soul books so well. Granny M has one sitting on the front porch with her right now. It is how she relaxes, unwinds and prepares for an afternoon nap. I am happy to have a new one to share with my new mommy-to-be. Chicken Soup for the Soul: New Moms seems to be as close to perfect as I could get. I am going to add this one to her gift for the baby shower. Everyone needs a lil something for themselves, don't you agree?
August 1, 2011
I loved it! I laughed and cried as I read these heart felt stories of the struggles mothers have endured for love. It amazed me how even though some of the obstacles these women encountered like having a baby born with down syndrome, that somehow they had a positive spin on the situation. They each loved their children unconditionally, regardless of the circumstances or what it took to get there. I definately learned alot about scenarios I will encounter soon enough since I am expecting my first son.
The first story broke my heart, as it portrayed a woman in bed realizing she was going into labor and she talked to her unborn baby and said "this is the last night you will be inside me".
The first story broke my heart, as it portrayed a woman in bed realizing she was going into labor and she talked to her unborn baby and said "this is the last night you will be inside me".
June 23, 2012
Me preparaba para leer uno de esos libros donde todo es ideal, los niños son maravillosos, las madres son perfectas, el embarazo es la experiencia más maravillosa del mundo y los pañales cagados huelen a rosas.
¡Afortunadamente, no fue así! Si bien alguna que otra historia era un poco melosa, la mayoría mostraban a la maternidad como un difícil camino en donde si no fuera por el lazo de amor que se construye con el bebé recien nacido, estas mamás primerizas se volverían más locas de lo que están.
El resto de la reseña del libro pueden leerla en mi blog: http://www.dayanabarrionuevo.com/revi...
¡Afortunadamente, no fue así! Si bien alguna que otra historia era un poco melosa, la mayoría mostraban a la maternidad como un difícil camino en donde si no fuera por el lazo de amor que se construye con el bebé recien nacido, estas mamás primerizas se volverían más locas de lo que están.
El resto de la reseña del libro pueden leerla en mi blog: http://www.dayanabarrionuevo.com/revi...
July 19, 2015
Stories were lacking of creativity
I have always liked chicken soup for the soul books,as a first time mother I was expecting a little more in the stories than the boring articles I deal with everyday. Could have been better.
I have always liked chicken soup for the soul books,as a first time mother I was expecting a little more in the stories than the boring articles I deal with everyday. Could have been better.
May 12, 2014
A nice collection of short stories!
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