Chicken Soup for the Soul  (English, Paperback, Canfield Jack)

Chicken Soup For The Soul: 101 Stories To Open The Heart And Rekindle The Spirit is the first book of the popular inspirational Chicken Soup Series. The book is a collection of real motivational and inspirational stories.

Summary Of The Book

The most popular series of inspirational stories, the Chicken Soup series, was launched with the publication of Chicken Soup For The Soul: 101 Stories To Open The Heart And Rekindle The Spirit. The book is a compilation of 101 motivational and inspiring essays, and short stories. Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen, the co-creators of the series, have collected stories of people who have fought against all odds, and overcome obstacles to succeed in life.

The authors have brought these stories together to inspire readers and to encourage them to fight for survival and success even in the face of extremely difficult and heartbreaking situations. Chicken Soup For The Soul: 101 Stories To Open The Heart And Rekindle The Spirit contains stories about people who have been in trying circumstances or worse, and have still managed to overcome the odds. This book aims to motivate those readers who are facing such pain themselves. Just like chicken soup has a healing effect on the body of the ill, similarly, the authors believe that these stories will have a similar healing effect on the soul of the readers. And, this is how the series got its name.

Contemporary, and yet timeless, the book has been written for people of all ages, from all over the world. First published in 1993, this book was followed by more than 200 titles in the series, which have been translated into as many as 54 languages. A New York Times bestseller, this book sold over 100 million copies in 41 languages.

About The Authors

Jack Canfield was born in August, 1944. He is a psychotherapist, teacher, author, and motivational speaker.

His other works include Chicken Soup For The Teenage Soul, Chicken Soup For The Soul At Work, Chicken Soup For The Soul: Stories of Faith, The Success Principles: How To Get From Where You Are To Where You Want To Be, Dare To Win, The Aladdin Factor, and You’ve Got To Read This Book!

Canfield was born in Fort Worth, Texas. He completed his early education from Linsly Military Institute, his graduation from Harvard University, and his Master’s from the University of Massachusetts. He has conducted several seminars on success and its principles. Canfield also publishes a free biweekly newsletter, called Success Strategies. Canfield’s first two marriages ended in divorce. In 2001, he married Inga Marie. He has 5 children.

Mark Victor Hansen is a best-selling author and a speaker.

He has written several other books such as How To Make The Rest Of Your Life The Best Of Your Life, Master Motivator: Secrets of Inspiring Leadership, and The One Minute Millionaire: The Enlightened Way To Wealth.

Born in January, 1948, Hansen graduated from Southern Illinois University in 1970. He coaches aspiring speakers, authors and experts on creating successful publishing and speaking careers. Hansen has made appearances on the The Today Show and The Oprah Winfrey Show. He has been presented with awards like the Outstanding Business Leader of the Year and has been included in the Hall of Fame of Sales & Marketing Executive International.