Chicken Soup for the Soul: Think Positive, Live Happy: 101 Stories about Creating Your Best Life

by Amy Newmark, Deborah Norville

These 101 true stories will inspire you to think positive to live a happier life. 

Everyone can use a little more positive thinking—to create an even better life. Your attitude is a powerful tool, and these stories from real people show you how to think yourself into a more fulfilling, happier life.

As co-author Deborah Norville says, “Change your thoughts and you’ll change your world. Sometimes you need an example to follow, a how-to that works for you. These stories can help you do just that.”

In this collection, you'll read stories

Genres: Nonfiction

331 pages, Paperback

Published September 24, 2019

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

[Bonnie · Rating 1 out of 5]

Wow, what a strange book. I was really ready for some happy stories, not stories about cancer, dementia, divorce, poverty. Yes there were a couple happy stories but 99% of these stories are sad and depressing. Sheesh. An example, Mom was always poor, never made over minimum wage, died alone in a nursing home after a lengthy illness, never got to do anything on her bucket list but she was always cheerful and there for me. I must be weird bc I don’t think that’s a happy story. So beware if you bought this thinking it will cheer you up. It’s full of tears and downers but I guess some people like to cry.

[Lindsay · Rating 3 out of 5]

I expected a book with an elephant wearing sunglasses and drinking a fruity drink to be more uplifting. But most of these stories were depressing. There were a few that I liked that got me thinking about how I need to be more positive.

[Mary Kenyon · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite Chicken Soup books; we need more positivity in this world and these essays demonstrate how gratitude and a change of attitude can help you through tough times.

[Kirsten · Rating 3 out of 5]

A lot of sad situations where positive attitudes are displayed, but the sad situations definitely create a damper on the positive message.

[Mrs Tupac · Rating 2 out of 5]

A quick feel good read I just hated every damn story was cancer involved which really brought me down ! :(
there was atleast 6 stories that I liked .

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Found some favorite stories and life lessons within this book. I wrote them down in my bullet journal to look back on more easily. Gave it 4/5 stars just because not all of the stories were mind-blowing, but I feel bad saying that considering part of the title of this book is “Think Positive.” I’m sure the stories that I wasn’t touched by may have touched someone else, though. However, I am inspired by all of the people who submitted stories for having the courage to share a piece of themselves.

[Sandra (Book Loves) Atueyi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Positive message

Chicken Soup for the soul: Think Positive, Live Happy: 101 Stories about Creating Your Best Life is a good read. Everyone has his or her own story to tell about his or her life. Amy Newmark and Deborah Norville did a good job. This book is my first time reading from them. I would love to read more encouraging words and journey from them.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very uplifting and positive stories. Good for my soul :)

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very inspiring stories

[Lynn Superczynski · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. While some of it was sad it always provided a point of view to live happy and be grateful.

[Joey · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some of these stories really hit the nail on the head this year. It was just what I needed to uplift my spirits and give me hope for changes in 2021.

[Krystal Barnett · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’m going to call this Vegan Chicken Soup for the Soul! I always love these stories, though. I was feeling particularly crushed and downtrodden with the weight of the pandemic and all that the year 2020 brought. This book helped me cope with some of the tougher times and walked me into what I hope will be a better year for everyone.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

From all of the Chicken Soup for the Soul books I've read, every book is five stars. They take true stories from random people, including me-though not in this book-and take the best stories that fit the title. I love each one!