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Chicken Soup for the Christian Family Soul: Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit
Like the original Chicken Soup for the Christian Soul , this second volume celebrates wholesome, traditional values and principles. Themes of forgiveness, faith, hope, charity and love will lift readers' spirits and warm their hearts. The stories in this collection will deepen readers' faith and expand their awareness of how to practice Christian values in their daily lives--at home, at work and in the community. This book will remind readers of the miracles they can discover when they welcome Christ into their everyday lives. Powerful stories will deepen readers' compassion for others, inspire them to greater acts of charity, lead them to forgive others and themselves, encourage them to stand up for what they believe in, and, most of all, remind them that they are never alone or without hope--no matter how challenging and painful their circumstances may seem.
406 pages, Paperback
First published February 23, 2000
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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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August 18, 2021
In this book, you'll find stories that are inspiring, joyful, heartwarming, and even sometimes sad. If your relationship with God is the most important in your life, you'll definitely find inspiration in these wonderful stories. Each story shares how other Christians experienced moments in their lives where God worked through the most unexpected ways. This book will encourage you to practice greater virtues toward others and inspire you to follow Jesus more closely and deepen your relationship with Him! It is a must-read!
October 5, 2022
Love love love these stories!! 🥰💕
March 14, 2025
I use these Chicken Soup books as my daily devotional.
They have heartwarming stories that are Biblically based. I look forward to reading the 3-6 pages every day and often think of the story I read throughout the day.
I am always looking for something as a daily devotional and these books have filled that desire for me.
They have heartwarming stories that are Biblically based. I look forward to reading the 3-6 pages every day and often think of the story I read throughout the day.
I am always looking for something as a daily devotional and these books have filled that desire for me.
February 11, 2023
A great book to pick up and read one story or several at a time. Thought provoking, soul stirring quick reads to inspire you. Trust me your heart and soul will be rekindled. You might shed a tear or two as well.
June 10, 2017
Very inspirational and motivational!
November 18, 2019
good book.
November 9, 2021
Another good reread. Heart-warming and easy read. Keeps compassion and empathy alive. Great when following a plot just seems to require energy. Short and sweet stories.
March 30, 2016
Inspiring...!!
Good!
Good!
January 22, 2008
I'm not much into the Chicken Soup types of anecdotes. But good little stories to read in the bathroom.
February 4, 2009
Many heart warming stories.
August 22, 2015
Read this in Gr 8, it gave me chills. It was very inspiring.
June 30, 2024
I enjoyed reading this book as it had alot of great stories
August 19, 2011
Uplifting
January 11, 2013
Good book.
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