A Second Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul : Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirits of Women

by M. V. Hansen, Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen

Daughters, mothers, wives and grandmothers alike will treasure this heart-warming collection of short stories and find comfort in the advice they offer. Women are united in their mutual experiences of loving; giving birth to new life; pursuing a chosen career and juggling the responsibilities of their professional and family lives. These inspirational stories are full of such moments. Infused with courage, hope and wisdom, they offer guidance, sustenance and advice to women facing tough times and provide true nourishment for the soul. With stories from women such as Mother Teresa and Diana, Princess of Wales who have inspired generations, this collection is guaranteed to delight women around the world.

Genres: Nonfiction, Inspirational, Self Help, Short Stories, Memoir, Christian, Christian Living

Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

Reviews

[Suz · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read this slowly and inconsistently on my lunch break at work. It was a quick read, and certainly a little preachy at times. These books have their place, but not really with me.

[Jyotsna · Rating 4 out of 5]

We both crossed some kind of bridge that : me into womanhood and he more deeply into the role of being a mother as well as father. I think some men fear their feminine side as if being nurturing would take away from their manliness somehow. All my dad knew to do was to love me unconditionally;not surprisingly, that worked just fine.

This will always be a one-story-a-day, kind of a book for me.

Loved quite a few stories.

[Kristin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoy Chicken Soup for the Soul books, and this one was particularly enjoyable because it wasn't themed. The last couple I've read have been built around the themes of marriage and surviving cancer, and while good, I felt they got repetitive by the end, whereas this book covered a more broad range of topics, so I never knew what to expect in the next story. Loosely it was geared towards women, but it didn't champion the woman at the expense of men or reek of feminism. Instead, the authors selected stories that were geared towards a woman's interest, from children and family, to leaving home to find your place in the world, to carrying on traditions and keeping memories alive. As usual, the stories were a perfect length to read a few while on the treadmill at the gym or grabbing a quick lunch before work. I misplaced the book over the winter when prepping my car for the snow, and relocated it a couple weeks ago, and it was like picking up an old favorite, good to read in any season.

[Aubrary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very inspiring and uplifting. Personally speaking, a woman's CONFIDENCE is her greatest WEAPON. Without it, everything crumbles into pieces: her spirit, power, trust, and faith.

[Sherry · Rating 2 out of 5]

Meh, read it for book club but so over these cheesy stories. Haha.

[Sakhi Narvekar · Rating 3 out of 5]

The short stories are much more empathetic than what are there in the first part of the series.

[Linda G · Rating 2 out of 5]

Just ok.

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an excellent book I enjoyed all of the short stories and I would highly recommend this book to any one who wants an excellent read. I look forward to reading more of this author's work.

[Bookguide]

I’d heard lots of people saying how much they like this series of books, but it’s not for me, it reminds me a bit of a cross between primary school readers and the inspiring stories in the Reader’s Digest magazine, but told in a very choppy style, so I soon abandoned it. Maybe because I'm vegetarian? Surely not?
P.S. Pescetarian, not vegetarian, actually: fish aren't safe, but chickens are. ;-)

[Ivy Nguyen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thực sự mình chỉ cần dành 1 tối là đã đọc xong cuốn này, chính xác là cuốn khi bạn một mình. Khi một mình chúng ta càng cần phải kiên cường, dũng cảm. Không bỏ cuộc không nản chí. Đặc biệt những người mẹ đơn thân, dù khó khăn đến đâu thì hãy vẫn tiếp tục, đừng bỏ cuộc, hạnh phúc rồi sẽ đến.

[Nalini · Rating 3 out of 5]

First book that made me cry. Yes I cried while reading Chicken Soup. So what? I'm only human.

[De · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love it

[Lynn Diane · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting bedtime reading.

[Shannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

More heartwarming stories! Loved it!

[BARBARA A MITTLESTEAD]

Many heart touching short stories.

[Juno · Rating 5 out of 5]

hot soup

[*Weebles* · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such an awesome book! The stories are touching and beautiful!

[Long Hakita · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty good book with short stories. Make you love this world, this life ❤

[Samiera · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very comforting 💗
When I find myself becoming anxious about life and it’s challenges, I turned to this book for comfort.

[Sunshine C]

Very touching

[Nasta]

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[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very sweet/heartwarming.

[Starny · Rating 5 out of 5]

Un libro con extensas historias llenas de aprendizajes y reflexiones. 10/10

[Brittnay · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good and quick read!

This book is older but I still found it entertaining. It was a good distraction from the negativity that has been in the news lately. Comforting, positive, fluff. It's good to read if you are in a slump.

[Vero Narvaez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Maybe it's cheesy but most of the stories really can improve your day, your mood at least.
Great to leave it at hand and read it while waiting moments at the kitchen or elsewhere

[Jo Dunn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Uplifting . . encouraging . . inspirational! I laughed - often. I cried - a lot! I smiled - through the tears. If you've never had the opportunity to read the "Chicken Soup for the _____" series of books (there are many) I hope you will! The saving grace around completing this one is that I have another waiting at my bedside.

[Althesia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chicken Soup selalu menyediakan kehangatan pribadi untuk saya. Kisah-kisah yang dipaparkan didalamnya mampu membangkitkan semangat untuk menjalani hidup lebih baik untuk diri sendiri maupun orang lain.

[Nelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Chicken Soup for woman's soul, berisi kisah2 yg dialami oleh setiap wanita single & menikah. Kisah yg memberikan inspirasi & menguatkan. Buku ini diberikan oleh sahabatku jaman kuliah dulu, Thx my friend...miss you..:)

[Carolyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, first off, didn't realize how many Chicken Soup books there are until I did a search through here. These are definitely great books as you come away with a sense of a loving God's watch care over all His children. Very inspiring!

[Sonia Putri · Rating 5 out of 5]

buku non fiksi yang berisi banyak sekali cerita menyentuh, yang bikin ketawa, terharu (dan kebanyakan terharu)dan juga sangat inspiratif. bener - bener recomended terutama buat para wanita agar selalu mengejar cita-cita dan impiannya, dan selalu terus berjuang.