There are many ways to define a woman: daughter, mother, wife, professional, friend, student... We are each special and unique, yet we share a comm...
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Feb 02, 2009
Shannon
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This book has good, inspiring stories of women who have done it all, from childhood memories to growing old and wiser. A couple of the stories had me tearing up.
I have a few favorites that stick out. One called "The Wind Beneath Her Wings" is a story about Jean Harper, one of the first three female pilots for United Airlines. The woman's dream was always to be a pilot, and first everyone told her she couldn't, or she didn't have chance. She Almost believed that, until one t More...
I have a few favorites that stick out. One called "The Wind Beneath Her Wings" is a story about Jean Harper, one of the first three female pilots for United Airlines. The woman's dream was always to be a pilot, and first everyone told her she couldn't, or she didn't have chance. She Almost believed that, until one t More...
Dec 28, 2011
Joyce
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A friend loaned me two Chicken Soups', the one for the Woman's Soul and the one for the Golden (both of which I definitely fit). I started them out of guilt (I wanted to return them and knew I would get questioned) and finished them out of enjoyment. They are composed of brief essays by an assortment of people, most of who deal with the motivational. I thought they would be horribly pedestrian (and some parts are), but most are entertainingly written and all have a moral. Kind of an Aesop's
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Sep 13, 2009
White
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My children tend to give me books for gifts quite often. It's appreciated and it keeps me in tuned to life and the appreciation we should all have for it along the way. The Chicken Soup books are some of their faves to pass on to me because they know I'm a rather, spiritually philosophical type of person who will cry with joy at the drop of a hat.
So true. This book, fulfilled its expectation of the Chicken Soup book. It definitely forms a sisterhood with other women. Loved it.
So true. This book, fulfilled its expectation of the Chicken Soup book. It definitely forms a sisterhood with other women. Loved it.
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Jul 31, 2009
Mrs_M
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My children tend to give me books for gifts quite often. It's appreciated and it keeps me in tuned to life and the appreciation we should all have for it along the way. The Chicken Soup books are some of their faves to pass on to me because they know I'm a rather, spiritually philosophical type of person who will cry with joy at the drop of a hat.
So true. This book, fulfilled its expectation of the Chicken Soup book. It definitely forms a sisterhood with other women. Loved it.
So true. This book, fulfilled its expectation of the Chicken Soup book. It definitely forms a sisterhood with other women. Loved it.
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May 25, 2010
Courtney
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not sure if this is the exact edition I read since I already returned it to the library and don't remember the cover image.
Normally I am fine with sappy, but half the stories in this book made me embarrassed to be a woman because they were SO CHEESY. Too much.
The sections on "Marriage" and "Overcoming Adversity" had some pretty good stories however. Worth skimming.
Normally I am fine with sappy, but half the stories in this book made me embarrassed to be a woman because they were SO CHEESY. Too much.
The sections on "Marriage" and "Overcoming Adversity" had some pretty good stories however. Worth skimming.
Nov 14, 2011
Bebe
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This was truly inspirational. Woman who are faced with all types of challenges rise to the occasion. I laughed, cried, and felt inspired by the many stories. Eleanor Roosevelt said it best. "If you want to know how strong a woman is, put in your hot water." I might not have that exactly, but the sentiment is the same. A great book for all woman and men who love them.
Jan 22, 2009
Robertus
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Buku ini bukan nya tidak bermakna hingga mendapat 2 bintang, tetapi dikarenakan penulis bukan dari kelompok gender yang sama, maka agak sulit secara emosional ikut terpengaruh didalam isinya.
terkecuali dalam hal keadaan sosial nya.
Tetapi merupakan referensi yang sedikit banyak dapat membantu mengenal lebih dalam emosi dan kehidupan perempuan.
terkecuali dalam hal keadaan sosial nya.
Tetapi merupakan referensi yang sedikit banyak dapat membantu mengenal lebih dalam emosi dan kehidupan perempuan.
Apr 18, 2010
Deb, the Word Muse
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I'm not a "Chicken Soup" fan, I find many of them too preachy for my taste. But I have a few on my shelves that I reach for when I'm in a mood.
This read the lessons from "Where Do the Mermaids Stand?" (know who you are and stick to it) and "Angela's Word" (no is a great word) stand out for me. Next time, who knows?
This read the lessons from "Where Do the Mermaids Stand?" (know who you are and stick to it) and "Angela's Word" (no is a great word) stand out for me. Next time, who knows?
Aug 24, 2010
Carmen
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I just reread this book. Once again it filled me with inspiration of how to handle and accept things and also some humor. The short story segments make it ideal for reading when you are going somewhere and have to wait for someone, ie doctor's office.
Oct 19, 2009
Barbara
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This book was just what I needed during a difficult year when I didn't have time to read. The stories are brief and uplifting. Some made me ponder, others made me cry, still others make me smile.
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Jan 28, 2012
Cara
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I read and re-read this book all the time. With stories from Maya Angelou to Dolly Parton to Oprah, if a nice book to read on a cold night before going to bed.
Jan 21, 2009
James
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I know, I know. I was feeling down and just needed some soul food. And I used to LOVE these books in high school, so it was also a nostalgic return to past goodness:)
Mar 29, 2009
i am so emotional and i have to keep putting this book down because i cry on every page, and then look lovingly upon my own child.
Oct 11, 2009
Teri
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The stories were good but not really for me. I found them to be too depressing, as they center around tragedy.
Oct 02, 2011
Nikki
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THis was a gift while I was at Lakehead University in the early '90s and I loved it! It came a time in my life that I needed to hear these inspirational stories. Great book!
Apr 20, 2011
Steffany
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Great book, this serie of Chicken soup books is great, inspiring and thought provoking.
Nov 19, 2008
Jessica D.
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This book is good for women who are a bit younger. If you read this when your younger you'll understand it more. That may not make any sence but oh, well.
Dec 31, 2009
Meilyn
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Inspiring stories that warm the soul. Chicken Soup for the Soul never dissapoints.
