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Chicken Soup for the Ocean Lover's Soul: Amazing Sea Stories and Wyland Artwork to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit
A collection of uplifting stories discusses the inspiration and wonders of the sea, sharing the experiences of people whose lives have been transformed by coastal influences or their relationships with marine wildlife. Original. 100,000 first printing.
294 pages, Paperback
First published October 16, 2003
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Jack Canfield
1,290 books1,752 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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September 24, 2024
Even by Chicken Soup standards, this one’s specific premise of stories for Ocean lovers is pretty thin.
Lots of stories about how seeing a whale changed someone’s life and one story about a black tour guide for a penguin exhibit who was apparently so nice and informed that a very racist South African elderly lady sends him a note telling him that she has just unlearned a lifetime of racism and will talk to black people going forward
Lots of stories about how seeing a whale changed someone’s life and one story about a black tour guide for a penguin exhibit who was apparently so nice and informed that a very racist South African elderly lady sends him a note telling him that she has just unlearned a lifetime of racism and will talk to black people going forward
August 22, 2025
A fantastic book full of real life ocean stories. You can't read the stories fast enough!! Love this book. book full of real-life ocean stories. You can't read the stories fast enough!! Love this book.
May 11, 2014
Not as good as I expected it to be (I probably had too many expectations for this), but there are a handful of stories that I'm fond of and will stay with me ("Driftwood Queen", "Octopus Garden", and "This Magic Moment" are among my favourite). And just for those stories, I would say this book is something any ocean lover should consider reading. Four stars for the beach feel and sentimental value.
April 16, 2014
I really enjoyed reading this. It really got me in the mood for summer. Hearing about people who helped sea critters, a dog on a ship alone, learning how powerful the ocean is, and just every side of the salty water and its inhabitants.
February 6, 2015
i really liked this book even thoght i really don't know much about the ocean i wanted to learn about it and this book did this that i learned about how there are fis that we have never seen after reading this book i will proably get more books on the ocean.
February 22, 2008
Great, quick & easy read for those who love the ocean!
August 2, 2011
Great book for anyone who feels drawn to the ocean.
October 19, 2016
An amazing compilation of short stories and poems that make you miss the beach even more. A must have for beach bums. :)
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March 10, 2013I love this book! I've read it until it's almost falling apart!
May 10, 2008
Beautiful and inspiring stories.
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April 20, 2012Great book.
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