A Second Chicken Soup For The Womans Soul

by Jack Canfield

There are many ways to define a woman: daughter, mother, wife, professional, friend, student. We are each special and unique, yet we share a common connection. What bonds all women are our mutual experiences of loving and learning: feeling the tenderness of love, forging lifelong friendships, pursuing a chosen career, giving birth to new life, juggling the responsibilities of job and family and more. This shining collection brings you inspiration and comfort in special chapters on marriage, motherhood, aging, bridging the generations, attitude, self-esteem and higher wisdom. Stories honor the strength and reveal the beauty of the feminine spirit. Included are incredible stories from Oprah Winfrey, Leo Buscaglia, Linda Ellerbee, Robert Fulghum, Kathie Lee Gifford and many others. Whether you are a career woman or a stay-at-home mom, a teenager or a senior, a young woman just starting out or a woman of the world, this delightful book will be a treasured companion for many years to come.

Genres: Nonfiction, Inspirational, Self Help, Short Stories, Memoir, Christian, Christian Living

410 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

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

[Suz · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read this slowly and inconsistently on my lunch break at work. It was a quick read, and certainly a little preachy at times. These books have their place, but not really with me.

[Jyotsna · Rating 4 out of 5]

We both crossed some kind of bridge that : me into womanhood and he more deeply into the role of being a mother as well as father. I think some men fear their feminine side as if being nurturing would take away from their manliness somehow. All my dad knew to do was to love me unconditionally;not surprisingly, that worked just fine.

This will always be a one-story-a-day, kind of a book for me.

Loved quite a few stories.

[Kristin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoy Chicken Soup for the Soul books, and this one was particularly enjoyable because it wasn't themed. The last couple I've read have been built around the themes of marriage and surviving cancer, and while good, I felt they got repetitive by the end, whereas this book covered a more broad range of topics, so I never knew what to expect in the next story. Loosely it was geared towards women, but it didn't champion the woman at the expense of men or reek of feminism. Instead, the authors selected stories that were geared towards a woman's interest, from children and family, to leaving home to find your place in the world, to carrying on traditions and keeping memories alive. As usual, the stories were a perfect length to read a few while on the treadmill at the gym or grabbing a quick lunch before work. I misplaced the book over the winter when prepping my car for the snow, and relocated it a couple weeks ago, and it was like picking up an old favorite, good to read in any season.

[Aubrary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very inspiring and uplifting. Personally speaking, a woman's CONFIDENCE is her greatest WEAPON. Without it, everything crumbles into pieces: her spirit, power, trust, and faith.

[Sherry · Rating 2 out of 5]

Meh, read it for book club but so over these cheesy stories. Haha.

[Sakhi Narvekar · Rating 3 out of 5]

The short stories are much more empathetic than what are there in the first part of the series.

[Linda G · Rating 2 out of 5]

Just ok.

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an excellent book I enjoyed all of the short stories and I would highly recommend this book to any one who wants an excellent read. I look forward to reading more of this author's work.

[Bookguide]

I’d heard lots of people saying how much they like this series of books, but it’s not for me, it reminds me a bit of a cross between primary school readers and the inspiring stories in the Reader’s Digest magazine, but told in a very choppy style, so I soon abandoned it. Maybe because I'm vegetarian? Surely not?
P.S. Pescetarian, not vegetarian, actually: fish aren't safe, but chickens are. ;-)

[Ivy Nguyen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thực sự mình chỉ cần dành 1 tối là đã đọc xong cuốn này, chính xác là cuốn khi bạn một mình. Khi một mình chúng ta càng cần phải kiên cường, dũng cảm. Không bỏ cuộc không nản chí. Đặc biệt những người mẹ đơn thân, dù khó khăn đến đâu thì hãy vẫn tiếp tục, đừng bỏ cuộc, hạnh phúc rồi sẽ đến.

[Nalini · Rating 3 out of 5]

First book that made me cry. Yes I cried while reading Chicken Soup. So what? I'm only human.

[De · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love it

[Lynn Diane · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting bedtime reading.

[Shannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

More heartwarming stories! Loved it!

[BARBARA A MITTLESTEAD]

Many heart touching short stories.

[Juno · Rating 5 out of 5]

hot soup

[*Weebles* · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such an awesome book! The stories are touching and beautiful!

[Long Hakita · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty good book with short stories. Make you love this world, this life ❤

[Samiera · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very comforting 💗
When I find myself becoming anxious about life and it’s challenges, I turned to this book for comfort.

[Sunshine C]

Very touching

[Nasta]

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[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very sweet/heartwarming.

[Starny · Rating 5 out of 5]

Un libro con extensas historias llenas de aprendizajes y reflexiones. 10/10

[Brittnay · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good and quick read!

This book is older but I still found it entertaining. It was a good distraction from the negativity that has been in the news lately. Comforting, positive, fluff. It's good to read if you are in a slump.

[Vero Narvaez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Maybe it's cheesy but most of the stories really can improve your day, your mood at least.
Great to leave it at hand and read it while waiting moments at the kitchen or elsewhere

[Jo Dunn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Uplifting . . encouraging . . inspirational! I laughed - often. I cried - a lot! I smiled - through the tears. If you've never had the opportunity to read the "Chicken Soup for the _____" series of books (there are many) I hope you will! The saving grace around completing this one is that I have another waiting at my bedside.

[Althesia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chicken Soup selalu menyediakan kehangatan pribadi untuk saya. Kisah-kisah yang dipaparkan didalamnya mampu membangkitkan semangat untuk menjalani hidup lebih baik untuk diri sendiri maupun orang lain.

[Nelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Chicken Soup for woman's soul, berisi kisah2 yg dialami oleh setiap wanita single & menikah. Kisah yg memberikan inspirasi & menguatkan. Buku ini diberikan oleh sahabatku jaman kuliah dulu, Thx my friend...miss you..:)

[Carolyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, first off, didn't realize how many Chicken Soup books there are until I did a search through here. These are definitely great books as you come away with a sense of a loving God's watch care over all His children. Very inspiring!

[Sonia Putri · Rating 5 out of 5]

buku non fiksi yang berisi banyak sekali cerita menyentuh, yang bikin ketawa, terharu (dan kebanyakan terharu)dan juga sangat inspiratif. bener - bener recomended terutama buat para wanita agar selalu mengejar cita-cita dan impiannya, dan selalu terus berjuang.