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Chicken Soup for the Veteran's Soul: Stories to Stir the Pride and Honor the Courage of Our Veterans
Chicken Soup for the Veteran's Soul will inspire and touch any veterans and their families, and allow others to appreciate the freedom for which they fought. A compelling collection of the true-life experiences of extraordinary men and women in every branch of service, who changed the course of history by their acts of valor in World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam and the Persian Gulf War. Their experiences offer a glimpse of timeless history, revealing moments of compassion, bravery, respect and reverence. With chapters on Above and Beyond, The Home Front, The Front Lines, Coming Home, Healing, Brothers in Arms and Honoring Those Who Served, this collection relays heroic deeds, acts of compassion and empathy, fears confronted, and victories attained. This is a wonderful tribute to anyone who gave in service to their country, as well as to their families.
384 pages, Hardcover
First published May 15, 2001
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Jack Canfield
1,286 books1,748 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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October 12, 2020
A truly wonderful book! The stories are from the heart They made me laugh and sometimes cry.
As a 24 yr Air Force retiree, I recognized myself in many of these stories. It took me awhile to read because I savored these stories and stopped to think about them.
Great stuff! I was proud to serve my country and I am also very proud to recommend this book.
As a 24 yr Air Force retiree, I recognized myself in many of these stories. It took me awhile to read because I savored these stories and stopped to think about them.
Great stuff! I was proud to serve my country and I am also very proud to recommend this book.
December 8, 2024
If I were a Marine you'd hear a loud Oorah!
I am a long-time Chicken Soup fan. All editions are a blend of short, inspirational stories with a particular theme. The stories are always emotional for me, some leave me in tears, others make me smile or outright laugh. I'm touched by the kindness of strangers, the wisdom, love, or the resilience of those the story is about. I usually read one story early in the day, and think about it throughout, sometimes summarizing the essence to others as I go about my business. Most lift my spirits and remind me of the good things in my own life.
I have quite a collection still waiting to be read. A few months ago I chose Chicken Soup for the Veteran's Soul: Stories to Serve the Pride and Honor the Courage of Our Veterans with the thought of having finished reading this by Veteran's Day/Remembrance Day. I made my deadline and cannot recommend this collection enough.
Of the many of the series that I've read this book certainly makes my top 5. This collection relays heroic deeds, acts of compassion and empathy, fears confronted, and victories attained. As stated in one summary I read "This is a wonderful tribute to anyone who gave in service to their country, as well as to their families". It would make a good read for our younger generation, those that know little about the sacrifices these men, women and their families made for our country.
I would have offered up to book to someone interested in reading this but dropped it in water, soaked. I did let it dry and continued on just the same.
I always like to highlight one story from each edition, though choosing just one is tough.
I wish I could quote it here.
Honey Man - Robin Lim pg. 312.
I am a long-time Chicken Soup fan. All editions are a blend of short, inspirational stories with a particular theme. The stories are always emotional for me, some leave me in tears, others make me smile or outright laugh. I'm touched by the kindness of strangers, the wisdom, love, or the resilience of those the story is about. I usually read one story early in the day, and think about it throughout, sometimes summarizing the essence to others as I go about my business. Most lift my spirits and remind me of the good things in my own life.
I have quite a collection still waiting to be read. A few months ago I chose Chicken Soup for the Veteran's Soul: Stories to Serve the Pride and Honor the Courage of Our Veterans with the thought of having finished reading this by Veteran's Day/Remembrance Day. I made my deadline and cannot recommend this collection enough.
Of the many of the series that I've read this book certainly makes my top 5. This collection relays heroic deeds, acts of compassion and empathy, fears confronted, and victories attained. As stated in one summary I read "This is a wonderful tribute to anyone who gave in service to their country, as well as to their families". It would make a good read for our younger generation, those that know little about the sacrifices these men, women and their families made for our country.
I would have offered up to book to someone interested in reading this but dropped it in water, soaked. I did let it dry and continued on just the same.
I always like to highlight one story from each edition, though choosing just one is tough.
I wish I could quote it here.
Honey Man - Robin Lim pg. 312.
September 10, 2020
Stories of war heroes and their lives
July 7, 2021
The book has several memories of service personnel and their families and friends that reflects how military service affected their lives.
October 20, 2024
A Standout In The Series
I am a fan of the Chicken Soup book series, but for me, this one is a standout. As an almost 30-year Veteran of the US Army, I could really relate to these stories. Written before my own Global War on Terror, the book focuses on narratives from WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and Desert Storm. From a Vietnam nurse's “Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep” to a WWII Soldier's “The Most Beautiful Man In The World,” these stories will touch your heart and stir up your patriotism. As a man, who will someday have an American Flag draped over my casket, I was especially moved by reading this book. We should always remember that the United States is the land of the free because it is also the home of the brave. Get a copy for yourself, or better yet, get a copy and give it to a Veteran and say, "Thank you..."
I am a fan of the Chicken Soup book series, but for me, this one is a standout. As an almost 30-year Veteran of the US Army, I could really relate to these stories. Written before my own Global War on Terror, the book focuses on narratives from WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and Desert Storm. From a Vietnam nurse's “Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep” to a WWII Soldier's “The Most Beautiful Man In The World,” these stories will touch your heart and stir up your patriotism. As a man, who will someday have an American Flag draped over my casket, I was especially moved by reading this book. We should always remember that the United States is the land of the free because it is also the home of the brave. Get a copy for yourself, or better yet, get a copy and give it to a Veteran and say, "Thank you..."
January 16, 2018
Wonderful stories and personal glimpses of the world of the veteran. It gives one the courage to say "I am not alone. Others have felt what I feel now." It has allowed me to come to terms with some of ghosts that walk in my dreams.
January 10, 2025
As a retired Navy veteran, I wanted to read Elgin Staples story, and it's in this book. As I read this book I was thinking "Why weren't' we taught about these heroes in boot camp?". I cried a few times and laughed a few times. I enjoyed this book.
November 8, 2022
Good book
January 24, 2025
And another incredible "Chicken Soup For The Soul" book. I salute Jack Canfield, and his AMAZING staff and various AMAZING contributing writers! A heart felt "Thanks" to all of you!!
November 6, 2014
Great book about veterans, their lives and families.
I loved the short stories. What is there not to like about reading short stories about our heroes that served in all theaters of war. Many great stories are there waiting tho be discovered. What as a wonderful concept! I highly recommend this book to all.
I loved the short stories. What is there not to like about reading short stories about our heroes that served in all theaters of war. Many great stories are there waiting tho be discovered. What as a wonderful concept! I highly recommend this book to all.
March 20, 2009
Wonderful, wonderful book.
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April 8, 2012
If some of these stories didn't bring tears to your eyes....................
May 24, 2012
Some pretty amazing and awsome stories and a few made me smile! Of course some were tear jerkers. An excellent book to read just before Memorial Day.
December 30, 2012
My story "I Have the Coffee On" is in this book. The story is about the canteen at the UP train station during WWII and my friend, John, who was an airman at the time.
July 8, 2014
Fabulous stories of and mostly by our veterans. Most of the stories are tear jerkers. They are so realistic about what they went through. I enjoyed it immensely and will probably read it again.
November 4, 2014
A good book. I love all Chicken soup books.
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December 3, 2017I have no idea what possessed me to buy this (I'm not a veteran) but for some reason I have it.
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