You’ll be inspired by these 101 true stories of hope, devotion, faith, and miracles.
You will be amazed, amused, and inspired by these stories of faith — the 101 best stories from Chicken Soup’s library on faith, hope, miracles, and devotion. Renew your faith and your joy with these stories of:
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.
The beginning two-thirds of the book was like the old guideposts and the stories were encouraging. The last third dipped into stories about Catholicism and paranormal activity which was very unusual and somewhat strange.
Unfortunately a total miss match in terms of what I thought this book was, .. I enjoyed the original chicken soup book which led me to this one, and also a fan of the 2 authors work
However this seems targeted to the one religion vs universal faith I Thot it was... Or least until the point I stopped listening...
- constant pitches of accepting JESUS and so on ( which is fine by the way for the right audience and not do I have a problem with or other faiths)
But good old UNIVERSAL stories of faith regardless of inner beliefs would have helped, or the title clearer
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It's a good read to regain your lost confidence, hope and prayers. Later on, it becomes slightly boring, but still good keep faith in prayers.
Good part about this book is, you might want to read it over a period of time when you go through tough patch, God forbid. But, you can get in touch with it and very much there to connect with Almighty.
When your back is against the wall & your spirits are low, this is a great book to read. It revives the soul & makes your hope and faith feel refreshed. It really is like hitting the refresh button on your computer.
A typical collection of feel-good stories. Always good for "between novels" reading. I would read a couple of stories in between deeper novels. I will say, this was a nice assortment of topics, unless most Chicken Soup books.
Chicken soup for the soul is the best series/books/stories I came across. Every single story is heart warming, soul touching and way grounded for me to truly absorb its simplicity. Whenever I start to shake on my beliefs, this book builds a vote of confidence in me. So thank you CSS.
A wonderful collection of stories of faith. Many are told in a dramatic fashion--all are sincere. My favorites were "The Altar Boy," "An American Beauty," "Salvation in Sarajevo," and "Stormy Delivery."
Most stories were heart-warming and encouraging. A few were annoying because the author was into hocus-pocus stuff and don't understand God or faith at all. A good read tho.