Chicken Soup for the Father's Soul: Stories to Open the Hearts and Rekindle the Spirits of Fathers

by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Jeff Aubery

The coauthors of Chicken Soup for the Golfer's Soul, USA Today's #1 bestselling sports book of 1999, bring readers this sure-fire hit for fathers celebrating the joys and challenges of fatherhood. New dads, granddads, single dads and dads-to-be - this book offers them all an entertaining and inspiring collection of stories on the triumphs and trials of the amazing journey called fatherhood. Chapters Special Moments, Overcoming Obstacles, Insights and Lessons, The Joys of Fatherhood, Across the Generations, and Achieving Dreams. By sharing true experiences and insights, this book provides reassurance to fathers and a reminder to cherish the special moments in life.

Genres: Self Help, Personal Development, Anthologies, Reference, Nonfiction, Parenting

365 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2001

About the author

Jack 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.

Reviews

[أ. خلود الغفري]

مجموعة قصصية رائعة لأكثر المواقف الواقعية تأثيرا في حياة الاباء والابناء..
لا يملك المرء لدى قراءة كل قصة ان يمسك دموعه تأثرا
كل قصة تلمس جانبا انسانيا خاصا.. وتشحن النفس بطاقة ايجابية عجيبة
الكتاب يرينا كيف اننا كبشر وبغض النظر عن اختلاف بيئاتنا وعاداتنا وتقاليدنا وبلداننا
لا نزال نحمل نفس المشاعر الانسانية الرقيقة.. ولا تزال عاطفة الوالدية الجياشة في قلب كل أب وكل أم تسري عبر الاجيال..
انصح بقراءته بشدة لكل أم وكل أب.. يريد ان يشحن عواطفه الانسانية من جديد
ويجدد حبه واخلاصه للقيم الاسرية

[Thugiang Tran]

Cuốn sách mang tôi về với tuổi thơ về với những kí ức của chị em tôi và bố. Là hình ảnh bố đi làm chỉ với đồng lương ít ỏi nhưng vẫn mua hai cây kem mút ngon nhất cho hai chị em chúng tôi. Là hình ảnh bố tôi đi làm dưới trời nắng chang chang kiếm tiền để chị em tôi được học trong môi trường tốt nhất. Có quá nhiều hình ảnh kí ức mà khi đọc cuốn sách này đã đưa tôi về với những kỉ niệm ấy.
Bố không hay tâm sự và chia sẻ như mẹ với những câu chuyện hàng ngày của hai cô con gái. Nhưng tôi tin chắc rằng bố luôn yêu thương theo dõi và hy vọng và tự hào về hai cô con gái của bố.

[Michael]

I did not listen to the cassette. I read the book. This is a wonderful book. I was remarkably moved by these stories. I am a father of 2 fantastic daughters and this book will fill any dad with incredible emotion. If you are a dad you will love this book. You will hold your children tighter than you ever have before after reading this book. I'm getting emotional just writing this review. I'm going to call the house right now before my next client comes and talk to my girls and tell them how much I love them.

[Daniel Taylor]

When I was looking at fostering my niece, I thought I'd better learn something about being a father.

The Chicken Soup for the Soul series is known for its short, inspirational stories.

What makes this one stand out are the constant twists – you know it's going to be feel good, but you can't always see where that will come from.

I recommend it for dads and anyone who has a dad.

[Ashwin Chandrasekaran]

A collection of inspiring stories for all dads around the world. Some stories are really touching and many make you feel proud to be a dad. Most of them are short, so it makes sense for a long term read - by reading 1 or 2 stories at a time. Highly recommended.

[Damon]

Great book for inspiration short stories

My father passed away at 74 years old…his sudden passing made me reflect on my life and the roles I have as a father, son, brother, uncle, friend, and leader. This book contains some nice short stories that help me reflect on my own life and help gain some perspective on “what really matters”. I can recharge my gratitude bucket when I read them first thing in the morning. Id highly recommend for anyone searching for something meaningful and down to earth to read.

[Huyen Dang]

Mẩu truyện nào cũng đầy cảm động rơi nước mắt vì tôi ở xa cha của mình, tôi luôn nhớ về ông, nhìn những người bằng tuổi ông đang đi trên đường tôi cũng có thể nhớ đến ông và rơi nước mắt, cả đời ông vất vả đi học không được ở bên tôi nhiều nhưng luôn dành cho chị em tôi tình yêu thương cao cả nhất!
Tác phẩm dành những tình cảm thiêng liêng cao cả nhất cho người cha- dù không mang nặng đẻ đau nhưng có công dạy dỗ, chở che và cũng yêu thương mình vô điều kiện!

[David]

If you need a good cry...

[Hm]

جميله

[tyRonE hArDing]

Only liked about 5 stories out of the entire book. Rest of them didn't really do anything for me.

[Reed Johnson]

Some good, some boring.

[Lewis Smith]

A well written collection of "Dad" stories - some sad, some funny, some hilarious, but all good! Looks like I'll be adding some more "Chicken Soup for the . . . " books to my "to read" list.

[Cws]

810.8Can

[Ace]

A lot of the stories were about fathers missing their kids as the kids got older, so it was not a very uplifting book to read.

[Rick Decorie]

Good stories throughout, some funny, some serious, but mostly thought provoking.

[Waode Heni]

I cried a lot. So many heart-warming simple stories inside.
p.s. do not even dare to think about reading this during your PMS. you've been warned!!!

[Phuong]

Nói lên những người cha đã từng dạy bảo cho con những bài học hay, gây cho con một ấn tượng rất sâu sắc.

[Chu Văn Sỹ]

Rất hay, đáng để đọc

[Vallerie Kim]

Too much religion. I do not agree with some of the stories showing “good” father interaction. I think there were maybe two good stories.

[Shawn]

An inspirational collection of around a dozen short and sweet stories on fatherhood.