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Chicken Soup for the Soul Bible-Nlt: Changing Lives One Truth at a Time
Classic Chicken Soup stories with daily readings from the New Living Translation (NLT)
1664 pages, Hardcover
First published March 1, 2004
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Jack Canfield
1,289 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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February 10, 2017While I have not finished this book, I did read parts of it over the course of several years. It's very easy to understand and I enjoyed the stories that went with it. I used it alongside Bible Study for Genesis--Judges, Ruth, Esther, some of the Psalms, and the Gospel (Matthew-John) along with some of Revelations.
It was helpful in the past and as I am now agnostic, I am unsure on if I will ever read more of this but if I did want to note that it was helpful to me when I needed it. At the time I was really struggling to understand when other Christians were shaming me for not reading the KJV. I am grateful for the help this book gave me in the past. I can no longer consider it a "favorite" since I have not picked it up for a while but I will probably always keep it just because of how it helped me and in case my spiritual journey yet again changes.
It was helpful in the past and as I am now agnostic, I am unsure on if I will ever read more of this but if I did want to note that it was helpful to me when I needed it. At the time I was really struggling to understand when other Christians were shaming me for not reading the KJV. I am grateful for the help this book gave me in the past. I can no longer consider it a "favorite" since I have not picked it up for a while but I will probably always keep it just because of how it helped me and in case my spiritual journey yet again changes.
September 1, 2012
Love this book--the Holy Bible sprinkled with modern stories to help you relate. As a new believer, this made it easy for me to begin learning who God is. Now that I am more "seasoned" I do like to move between KJV to be more accurate, but this is wonderful for anyone beginning their "baby steps" with the Lord.
September 22, 2007
Great notes, inspirational stories in between the pages of Scripture.
December 23, 2024
It was fascinating to read a holy text in its entirety after hearing stories from it since childhood. I was amazed how so many seemingly average names and sayings originate in the Bible. After reading the Bible, I can see now how it can be used as a tool for justice and compassion, or as a justification for cruelty and genocide. I was shocked to learn how short the New Testament is compared to the Old Testament. This version uses contemporary words, so one does not get lost in translation. Throughout this year, I read the Bible with the dates sectioned in this version. It did get irritating at some dates, the daily reading was two paragraphs, while others had you read multiple pages. Whether you a believer or not, I believe everyone should read a holy text on their own, rather than have it interpreted by someone else.
June 24, 2008
This is an easy to read and easy to understand bible. This book pulls you into every story and you will always feel filled after reading any of it.
October 1, 2012
I absolutely recommend this NLT. Purchased a copy for a dear friend.
February 9, 2008
Very easy reading of the Bible. Current stories included to help you understand the point.
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