Chicken Soup for the African American Woman's Soul

by Jack Canfield (Compiler), Mark Victor Hansen

Chicken Soup for the African American Woman's Soul is a rich collection of stories that truly celebrate the mountaintops and share the valleys of the African American woman's experience; highlighting her moments of strength, as well as her struggles. This candid, touching and inspiring collection of stories proves that the spirit of sisterhood extends beyond geography, economics, age and time. Whether we're passing on family traditions, keeping the faith or just keepin' it real, one thing is for sure; we are here because of the shoulders we stand on. Chicken Soup for the African American Woman's Soul will leave you feeling as if you've just shared a sacred space with some legendary African American women through quotes or stories from Rosa Parks, Coretta Scott King, Mary McLeod Bethune, and modern day heroines like Patti LaBelle, Halle Berry and Queen Latifah. Experience inspiring moments of ordinary sisters doing extraordinary things in the world like voting in a time when voting could cost you your life to learning the true meaning of self love through the simple gesture of letting your hair down. Allow these stories - exclusively for sisters, from sisters - encourage and inspire you as you feed your soul and soothe your spirit.

Genres: Anthologies, Nonfiction, Womens

333 pages, Paperback

First published January 31, 2005

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

[Monique · Rating 5 out of 5]

Women are the backbone of this country. Women have spent countless hours birthing babies, protecting families, working endless hours to keep companies open, and educating millions on issues of motherhood. This collection of stories is awe-inspiring and worthy to be read by ALL women. I'm grateful for the authors that shared their stories and opened their hearts for all of us to see.

[Shereena · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this book as a Christmas present, 2020. I really enjoyed reading this book. I found it to be comforting and endearing at times, and often felt my own experiences represented within its pages.

[Margaret Craig · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enlighten stories

I thought there were some really enlightening and thought provoking stories in the book. I don’t believe it was proof read very well because there are a lot of typos and grammar issues.

[Tamiko Rembert · Rating 4 out of 5]

Inspirational stories for the days you need a pick-me-up or a simple reminder...

[Brenda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved This

I have been reading chicken soup stories since I was a child and have loved their stories, but the stories about me for me will always be my favorite

[Ellie Feroleto · Rating 2 out of 5]

As a strong, confident woman of color, I feel offended that a couple of white men would be trying to "inspire me" by spoonfeeding me a bunch of sappy stories.
Where are all the great African-American women authors? And why can't they be the producers of this book? I'm so tired of white men thinking we need their help to rise up to "their" level. Give me a break!

[Vanessa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this book, it definitely is an exlix to the soul. It all depend on the mood I am wearing, I refer to particular passages in this book. And although geared for Women of Color, it can be appreciated from women hailing from ALL walks of life.

Happy Readings!

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

That in every woman there's a story,,,,,in many ways shared by another at one or another point in time as we journey through this life.