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Chicken Soup for the Soul Love Stories: Stories of First Dates, Soul Mates, and Everlasting Love
Whether it is at first sight, develops over time with a close friend, or it hits you like a ton of bricks--falling in love is a lyrical life-changing event. Chicken Soup for the Soul® Love Stories will transport you to the moments of your life that were filled with devotion and unconditional love.
Who can forget what it feels like to walk on air, share private jokes, and ponder over intimate moments? This collection of stories is sure to rouse the inner romantic in your heart, with stories of long-lost love rekindled in the twilight of life, young love discovered, and love that truly lasts forever. But this book will also remind you of the everlasting love between friends, family, and parents and children.
Stories peppered throughout celebrate the vastness of love in all its many forms, including the story of one woman who is able to endure a painful illness because of the unconditional love and affection she receives from her cat, and the story about the love shared between father and daughter when he returns from overseas, as well as stories about love found in surprising ways by women and men who thought their time for romantic love had passed.
Chicken Soup for the Soul® Love Stories will take you back to your most cherished memories and inspire you to create a few more.
Who can forget what it feels like to walk on air, share private jokes, and ponder over intimate moments? This collection of stories is sure to rouse the inner romantic in your heart, with stories of long-lost love rekindled in the twilight of life, young love discovered, and love that truly lasts forever. But this book will also remind you of the everlasting love between friends, family, and parents and children.
Stories peppered throughout celebrate the vastness of love in all its many forms, including the story of one woman who is able to endure a painful illness because of the unconditional love and affection she receives from her cat, and the story about the love shared between father and daughter when he returns from overseas, as well as stories about love found in surprising ways by women and men who thought their time for romantic love had passed.
Chicken Soup for the Soul® Love Stories will take you back to your most cherished memories and inspire you to create a few more.
288 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2007
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About the author
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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January 7, 2020
Read these short stories very leasurely. Like with all the "Chicken Soup" books; some stories were heart-warming, some funny, others I didn't really care for. I'm a fan of this series, so I recommend this collection of shorts along with all the rest in the series.
December 31, 2022
من صوتی این کتاب رو گوش دادم. مجموعهای از روایتهای عاشقانه واقعی از افراد متفاوت با تجربیات متفاوت در زمینه عشق.
اوایل کتاب داستانها طولانیتر بود و کلشیهایتر بود. عشقهایی که صرفا منجر به ازدواج میشن که نوع خیلی کلیشهای از عشقه که در دنیای امروزی عشق، نه فقط در قالب ازدواج بلکه در شکلهای زیبای دیگه هم نمود پیدا میکنه.
داستانها رفته رفته کوتاهتر، متفاوتتر، عمیقتر و غیرکلیشهایتر شدند و شکلهای قشنگتری از عشق رو نشون دادن.
از جمله عشق به استقلال، حیوان خانگی، کشور یا محلی خاص یا حتی عشق دور یا عشقی که با دوری، جدایی یا مرگ هم ادامه داره و حس خوبش باقی مونده و همه اینها در کنار فردی مناسب یا بدون اون فرد و با اتکا به خودش شخص که جنبه قویتری از عشق رو نشون میده.
در کل هر داستان کوتاه و جالب بود و گوش دادنش در زمانهای مختلف تجربه خوبی بود.
اوایل کتاب داستانها طولانیتر بود و کلشیهایتر بود. عشقهایی که صرفا منجر به ازدواج میشن که نوع خیلی کلیشهای از عشقه که در دنیای امروزی عشق، نه فقط در قالب ازدواج بلکه در شکلهای زیبای دیگه هم نمود پیدا میکنه.
داستانها رفته رفته کوتاهتر، متفاوتتر، عمیقتر و غیرکلیشهایتر شدند و شکلهای قشنگتری از عشق رو نشون دادن.
از جمله عشق به استقلال، حیوان خانگی، کشور یا محلی خاص یا حتی عشق دور یا عشقی که با دوری، جدایی یا مرگ هم ادامه داره و حس خوبش باقی مونده و همه اینها در کنار فردی مناسب یا بدون اون فرد و با اتکا به خودش شخص که جنبه قویتری از عشق رو نشون میده.
در کل هر داستان کوتاه و جالب بود و گوش دادنش در زمانهای مختلف تجربه خوبی بود.
March 20, 2008
I really like Chicken Soup books and this one has been my favorite so far. There were some really cute stories in here. It's for a romance lover though, and I couldn't read it in a cynical mood.
October 15, 2018
I have enjoyed the Chicken Soup for the Soul books and have a collection of them. This one however didn't impress me and I thought it wasn't as good as the other ones I've read. It could be that I'm so used to the style of the stories because I've read so many of them that they just don't hold as much novelty as they used to. I also found a lot of the stories repetitive and boring.
June 3, 2025
I love reading all of the love stories in this book. I know it took me forever to read, that’s because I only read it when I went to appointments. I really enjoy reading the Chicken Soup books. They fill me with love and inspiration.
November 27, 2016
If you want to cry, please read. Very heartwarming, but don't forget to buy a box of tissues as well.
June 6, 2017
This book, just like every other Chicken Soup series, I make it days to finish it just to enjoy every story more. The opening story is my favorite, by the way.
May 18, 2020
I enjoying reading the positive love stories in this book... the stories were very inspirational and how each story had their issues/resolutions (there is always hope to find that special someone).
February 8, 2025
Cute short stories. 3 pages each. A fast read but no real "wow" factor.
May 1, 2021
A quick and easy read about Christian-compatible relationships and real love. Though very sentimental, the book is worth reading due to the few gems and otherwise enjoyable, insightful, and amusing stories included. "His Love Notes" makes me want to prepare for my own before-death goodbyes, just in case. "Romance" reminds me of how important my husband is just for being there - some people don't even have that. I love "A Space of Her Own" because it makes me smile and I can relate very much to the story's premise. "On Lunch and Love" is great, as is "Valentine."
2018 entry:
This collection doesn't disappoint, although it's not as conventional as expected. The stories aren't only about happy husbands and wives. Some stories are about lost love, obstacles, and other types of relationships. I enjoyed the element of surprise in many of the tales as well as the cute endings. Some of the stories seem like they're written by codependent or abused women, though. The conclusions don't always seem to fit the stories that preclude them. I like the wholesomeness of the stories, though.
2018 entry:
This collection doesn't disappoint, although it's not as conventional as expected. The stories aren't only about happy husbands and wives. Some stories are about lost love, obstacles, and other types of relationships. I enjoyed the element of surprise in many of the tales as well as the cute endings. Some of the stories seem like they're written by codependent or abused women, though. The conclusions don't always seem to fit the stories that preclude them. I like the wholesomeness of the stories, though.
February 15, 2011
Kisah2nya lucu n ada yg romantis juga,
Sayang beberapa tokoh sebelum menulis kisahnya pernah bercerai. Sesuatu yg tidak aku sukai apa pun alasannya.
Untungnya, ada pelajaran bagus yg bisa kusimpan dalam saku :
"Kita mendapat teman baru, tetapi tdk pernah melupakan teman lama. Kita pergi ke tempat2 menakjubkan yg blm pernah kita lihat, tetapi msh mempunyai 1 tempat khusus yg disebut Rumah. Kita melihat orang2 berubah, tetapi kita merasa diri kita tetap sama.
Dan suatu saat di sepanjang jalan, kita menyadari bhw masa lalu tetaplh masa lalu, bhw kenangan tdk trgantikn, dan bhw pergi tdk slalu brarti kembali"
Kisah : Pergi bersama angin musim panas by Amanda English
~evan yofiyanto~
Sayang beberapa tokoh sebelum menulis kisahnya pernah bercerai. Sesuatu yg tidak aku sukai apa pun alasannya.
Untungnya, ada pelajaran bagus yg bisa kusimpan dalam saku :
"Kita mendapat teman baru, tetapi tdk pernah melupakan teman lama. Kita pergi ke tempat2 menakjubkan yg blm pernah kita lihat, tetapi msh mempunyai 1 tempat khusus yg disebut Rumah. Kita melihat orang2 berubah, tetapi kita merasa diri kita tetap sama.
Dan suatu saat di sepanjang jalan, kita menyadari bhw masa lalu tetaplh masa lalu, bhw kenangan tdk trgantikn, dan bhw pergi tdk slalu brarti kembali"
Kisah : Pergi bersama angin musim panas by Amanda English
~evan yofiyanto~
March 2, 2010
-/+ Although the stories were inspiring when I read them, I don't think I'll be able to recall any of the stories later. I usually bookmark my favorite stories/quotes to re-read in the future.
+I love the quotes and cartoons!
+My favorite stories were the ones I could really relate to- the 'Deposit Slip' story about a bank teller and a customer, the 'Gift from Heaven' story about an 'I love you' balloon, 'His Trail of Love Notes' about a husband leaving notes EVERYWHERE for his wife. Really cute!
+I love the quotes and cartoons!
+My favorite stories were the ones I could really relate to- the 'Deposit Slip' story about a bank teller and a customer, the 'Gift from Heaven' story about an 'I love you' balloon, 'His Trail of Love Notes' about a husband leaving notes EVERYWHERE for his wife. Really cute!
June 24, 2010
I love Chicken Soup stories, They make me cry and are so enjoyable to read.
July 12, 2015
I am a Chicken Soup Book fanatic. Love all of them. Enjoy knowing that some will make me laugh and others will make me cry. The Love Stories one was very emotional.
June 24, 2023
Took me a while to finish this (you all know, uni is tiring), but I enjoyed reading it. Heartwarming, touching, inspiring.
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