Chicken Soup for the Soul 30th Anniversary Edition: All Your Favorite Original Stories Plus 30 Bonus Stories for the Next 30 Years

by Amy Newmark

The classic New York Times bestseller that started it all— and according to USA Today, one of the top five books in the past quarter century “that leave a legacy.” The Classic Original... with 30 new bonus stories for the next 30 years!

Everyone is still talking about it. Thirty years after its creation, this bestseller continues to change lives around the world. Rediscover the power of inspiration with timeless stories about the everyday miracles that illuminate the best of the human spirit.

Whether you’re discovering Chicken Soup for the Soul for the first time, or you are a long-time fan, this book will inspire you to be a better person, reach for your highest potential, overcome your challenges, improve your relationships, and embrace the world around you. Read your favorite original stories plus 30 bonus stories, including ones

MK Asante • Rev. Michael Beckwith • Gabrielle Bernstein • Jack Canfield • Kris Carr • Deepak Chopra • Lori Deschene • Tony D’Urso • Pat Farnack • Eric Handler • Mark Victor Hansen • Robert Holden • Tory Johnson • Mastin Kipp • Rabbi Steve Leder • Joan Lunden • Brad Meltzer • Amy Newmark • Deborah Norville • Nick Ortner • Laura Owens • Zibby Owens • Tony Robbins • don Miguel Ruiz • Sophfronia Scott • Jane Wolfe

Chicken Soup for the Soul books are 100% made in the USA and each book includes stories from as diverse a group of writers as possible. Chicken Soup for the Soul solicits and publishes stories from the LGBTQ community and from people of all ethnicities, nationalities, and religions.

377 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 27, 2023

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

[Zibby Owens · Rating 5 out of 5]

Three decades after the original book launched, Chicken Soup for the Soul continues to captivate readers worldwide. In this anniversary edition, the author's dedication to the series shines through, reinforcing its relevance over decades. The series gives readers a toolkit for personal transformation and growth and includes contributions from various writers such as MK Asante, Rev. Michael Beckwith, Gabrielle Bernstein, Jack Canfield, and Kris Carr. This anthology provides different human experiences and celebrates everyday miracles, offering inspiration. I've been a devoted follower of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series for many years, so I was thrilled to be included in the anthology.

Chicken Soup for the Soul is a perfect example of how storytelling bridges gaps and celebrates the uniqueness that makes us all human. Each page of this collection reflects the collective human experience, reminding us that we're all in this together. This book (and series) has, and will continue to be, a symbol of hope, compassion, and inspiration.

To listen to my interview with the author, go to my podcast at:
https://www.momsdonthavetimetoreadboo...

[Malavika Vinod · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book is divided into seven sections. While I didn’t particularly enjoy the sections on love, parenting, and learning to love yourself. I found them a bit underwhelming. The remaining four sections truly made up for it. Some stories deeply moved me, while others were just okay.

Overall, it was a good read and worth picking up, especially for those moments when you need something heartwarming or reflective.

[Jennifer Johnston · Rating 1 out of 5]

I remember enjoying this series in the 90s and thought it would be a nice, light bedtime read. But I found the majority of stories to have weak, self-help-focused (almost new-agey) undertones and foundations.