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Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul
There are many ways to define a woman: daughter, mother, wife, professional, friend, student... We are each special and unique, yet we share a common connection. What bonds all women are our mutual experiences of loving and learning: feeling the tenderness of love; forging lifelong friendships; pursuing a chosen career; giving birth to new life; juggling the responsibiliti...more
Paperback, 376 pages
Published
October 1st 1996
by Chicken Soup for the Soul
(first published 1996)
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I would never have read this book if it were not chosen by my book club. That is a good thing. One of the purposes of the club is to expand our horizons. Although I did not like the book, I do believe I got something out of reading it. I understand some people a little bit better, my family especially. I am often confronted by my family with the ways that I do not act like a "woman". They are waiting for me to "grow up". To them, my life is like an extended adolescence. This is despite the fact...more
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 teacher told her to liv...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 teacher told her to liv...more
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 Fabl...more
The book was about. This grill name. Annie and This. Boy. Name. Jack. And. Jack. And Annie. Was. Woking. And. Then jack. Saw. A. Book. And. It was. Shining. And. When. Jack. And. Annie Went. Into the. Magic. Tree. Hose. And They. Was. On. A. Eiufi. And. They. A. Cacule. And all. The. Pepul. Was. In. The. Polle. And. The. King. Said. Pike. It. And. They Said. It. Taste. Good. And. Then They. Had. War e. and then. They. Went. Bak.e. home. The end
I'm a woman, so this book applies to me right? Or at least that's what I thought. However, I think the authors of this book have a very narrow sight on what it means to be a woman. But more on that later. This book is one of the very many versions of the Chicken Soup for the Soul books out there. These books are known for their uplifting short stories that are meant to inspire, make you feel good, or just make you cry.
Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul takes stories about women and fills a number...more
Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul takes stories about women and fills a number...more
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.
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.
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.
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.
Full of wonderful true stories from other women. I read this book many years ago when feeling less happy with myself and my life. Many of the stories struck a chord and helped me move on. Well worth a read if you looking for support and inspiration.
NOTE: Having a box of tissues handy would be a good idea when reading some of the stories.
NOTE: Having a box of tissues handy would be a good idea when reading some of the stories.
I read this book in a single sitting... the stories within were so good that I was unable to put it down until I finished it. I found many of the stories to be quite engrossing, and several touched my heart in ways I hadn't expected. That's really saying something for me, because in the past, whenever I saw one of the 'Chicken Soup' books, I wouldn't even bother to pick it up to read so much as the book jacket. I'd heard so much about how wonderful they were supposed to be that it put me off rea...more
For some reason I wanted this book for ages but never got around to reading it until recently. I thoroughly enjoyed the short stories, they were very inspiring and insightful. A really easy book to dip in and out of when you don't have much time on your hands
As a collection of short stories, Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul was an easy read. Content-wise it was an inspiration. It was wonderful to hear so many tales of well-doing and it encourages the reader to be a better version of themselves. Truly wonderful.
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.
I love this book. It's great for those rainy days when you're feeling worse than Bleh and just need a hot cup of tea, a warm blanket, a comfy place to chill, and of course a great book. It helps to not feel so alone in this crazy place.
I am just not the audience of this book. I read it for my book club and do not rue (much) the 2 hours I put into it. I will be passing my copy along to someone who may be more appreciative of it.
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.
i haven't read a chicken soup book since i was a teenager so i thought i'd try one again. blah. nevermind. too much wonderfulness going on. like reading 1000 happy endings in a row. gag.
From this app, how can i read this book? Unlike other ebooks, there Read button, Chicken Soup books don't have, that's why I cannot start. Is there a way?
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.
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
Amy Rivard
is currently reading it
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.
The stories were good but not really for me. I found them to be too depressing, as they center around tragedy.
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!
This is the first Chicken Soup book I read in a few years. I enjoyed it a great deal. All of the stories were inspiring and some, thought provoking. Some of the other Chicken Soup books I have read in the past include, "Chicken Soup for the Writer's Soul," "Chicken Soup for the Soul of America," and a few others.
Great book, this serie of Chicken soup books is great, inspiring and thought provoking.
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.
Inspiring stories that warm the soul. Chicken Soup for the Soul never dissapoints.
Nov 30, 2009
Deb Sharp
marked it as to-read
picked this up from the library today so hope to read it soon.
The first chicken soup I read, borrowed from one of my senior ^__^
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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.
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