Chicken Soup for the Soul: Think Possible: 101 Stories about Using a Positive Attitude to Improve Your Life

by Amy Newmark, Deborah Norville

These inspiring 101 true stories will show you how to Think Possible and use a positive attitude to improve your life.

Here’s a news flash if you suspect “thinking possible” is a waste of brain power: You are wrong! This book is filled with proof that positive thinking and “thinking possible” really work.

Inside you’ll find inspiring stories about how you can:

Genres: Nonfiction, Inspirational

416 pages, Paperback

First published October 27, 2015

About the author

Amy Newmark is the bestselling author, editor-in-chief, and publisher of the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series. Since 2008, she has published 191 new Chicken Soup for the Soul titles, most of them national bestsellers in the U.S. and Canada, more than doubling the number of Chicken Soup for the Soul titles in print today.

Amy is credited with revitalizing the Chicken Soup for the Soul brand, which has been a publishing industry phenomenon since the first book came out in 1993. By compiling inspirational and aspirational true stories curated from ordinary people who have had extraordinary experiences, Amy has kept the thirty-year-old Chicken Soup for the Soul brand fresh and relevant.

Follow Amy on Twitter @amynewmark. Listen to her free podcast, The Chicken Soup for the Soul Podcast, on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, the Podcasts app on iPhone, or by using your favorite podcast app on other devices.

Reviews

[Melanie Adkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

One hundred and one stories about changing your attitude. Learning how a positive attitude can make a huge difference in the way you live your life. These stories will amaze you and touch you deeply. It gives us a chance to see real results.

I have to say at the outset this book isn't one I usually would read. After I began this book I was thrilled by the stories. People from all walks of life using one simple tool, thinking possible. I began imagining how powerful thinking possible can be. You will enjoy reading the stories and learning from them. The writing is solid. This easy read is a particular thrill for me as I've been a long time fan of Deborah Norville.

I found no issues.

I gave this one 5 cheers out of 5 because this book is a huge lesson for us all. ~Copy of book provided by author in exchange for a fair review~

[Eric · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book contains many great stories, as one would expect from a Chicken Soup book. The obstacles which have been overcome by the various contributors is inspiring and motivating.

I unfortunately did not connect with this book as I did with many of the original Chicken Soup editions. Although many of the stories included concepts of positivity, gratitude, persistence, many of the stories focused on overcoming physical injury, trauma, disease, etc. after a while, I felt as if I was reading different versions of the same story.

I can see how this book could be useful to many. Again, at thus juncture of my life, it was difficult for me to connect to.

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

The stories in this book were for the most part extremely uplifting and inspiring. There were a few stories I personally did not care for, but I’m sure other people might find inspiration from those as well.

[Madison · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a very pleasant book to read and it makes you realize that good can come out of any situation. My one comment is that the stories that mentioned religion were always only Christianity. I would've liked to see more stories that included other faiths such as Islam.

[Carol · Rating 3 out of 5]

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[Hanny Hermawan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book always be my #1 choice everytime I get down in my life. When life feels rude and cold, this book can always warm me up, like I'm eating a chicken soup, that's why it's called. Reading this book at night before falling asleep makes me feel that I'm not alone in this world. There are a bunch of other stories which are similar with my condition, but they decided and chose to stay positive and thought that nothing is impossible then turn it out to be reality. All I can say to them is nothing but a "thank you" 🙂

[Lindsey Silvestrini · Rating 5 out of 5]

In a world wrought with negativity it’s sometimes hard not to get caught up in it all. I try to remember the message that I want to send to my children; that anything is possible if you set your mind to it! The latest edition from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Think Possible was a great reminder for me. It’s full of positive inspirational stories that gave ME the reminder that I needed in order to remain positive for my children.

There are some great themes in here that directly reflect things in life I want my children to know like Overcoming Adversity, Rising to the Challenge and The Wonders of a Positive Attitude. That last one was a great message for me! It’s hard not to be a glass half empty kind of person when everything seems to be going wrong and falling apart. Sometimes seeing the example of others helps!

As always this book is filled with hope and inspiration and reminded me that sometimes I just have to Think Possible!

[Beth · Rating 2 out of 5]

I love "Chicken Soup for the Soul" books. The short stories are great for times when I can't fit in much else. They make me laugh and cry. They're chock full of emotion. Except for this "Chicken Soup" edition. The stories, for the most part, lack the normal inspirational value. They're simplistic. Some of them seem as though they were printed without necessary editing for basic concepts and grammar. Perhaps they never are and I haven't noticed because I loved the stories so much? I wouldn't recommend this book. It was tedious to get through, to say the least.

[M · Rating 3 out of 5]

All of the stories in this book are extremely heartwarming and it definitely inspires you to think positively, however for me it wasn't the best read because there was no climax or plot. Good for whenever you're feeling unproductive.. Just read a short story!

[Natasha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not much of an impact compared to other chicken soup series. I honestly feel the stories are all the same and I can't feel or relate to them. There are better realistic motivation books available. Overall, it's an okay read but not the one you can read in one go. It takes time.

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought this was one of the most touching Chicken Soups!!! One of my absolute favorites I loved it I get all emotional when I think about it eeeeep so inspiring