Chicken Soup for the Soul: Laughter's Always the Best Medicine: 101 Feel Good Stories

by Amy Newmark

Storytelling at its funniest! And a much-needed reminder that no matter what ails you, laughter is ALWAYS the best medicine.Laugh your way through these feel-good stories that are sure to let the sunshine in! Chicken Soup for the Soul has hand-picked the funniest 101 true stories from thousands of submissions to bring you this hilarious collecton. From spouses to parents to children to colleagues and friends, these stories document the mishaps and misadventures of everyday life and celebrate humanity's ability to laugh at itself. And of course the funniest stories of all are the ones our writers tell about themselves - when they share their most embarrassing moments. There's no holding anything back in these pages, so be prepared for lots of good, clean (and not so clean) fun. Chicken Soup for the Soul books are 100% made in the USA and each book includes stories from as diverse a group of writers as possible. Chicken Soup for the Soul solicits and publishes stories from the LGBTQ community and from people of all ethnicities, nationalities, and religions.

333 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 18, 2025

About the author

Amy Newmark is the bestselling author, editor-in-chief, and publisher of the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series. Since 2008, she has published 191 new Chicken Soup for the Soul titles, most of them national bestsellers in the U.S. and Canada, more than doubling the number of Chicken Soup for the Soul titles in print today.

Amy is credited with revitalizing the Chicken Soup for the Soul brand, which has been a publishing industry phenomenon since the first book came out in 1993. By compiling inspirational and aspirational true stories curated from ordinary people who have had extraordinary experiences, Amy has kept the thirty-year-old Chicken Soup for the Soul brand fresh and relevant.

Follow Amy on Twitter @amynewmark. Listen to her free podcast, The Chicken Soup for the Soul Podcast, on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, the Podcasts app on iPhone, or by using your favorite podcast app on other devices.

Reviews

[MKF · Rating 1 out of 5]

I really need to stop reading these because I don't ever find them funny.

[Marianne Reese · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everyone has a different sense of humor and what they consider funny. This book of 101 different stories with humorous twists is a testament to that. Though not all of the stories made me laugh, many of them did. Some of them I could really relate to, others not so much — but I can understand the humor in them, and they’re all worth the read. There’s a variety of mishaps, misunderstandings, snafus, and shenanigans that’ll have you giggling and shaking your head in wonderment.
In reading these stories, it’s a great reminder that life is too short to take everything seriously…laugh often, even if it’s at yourself.

[Tracie Lobstein · Rating 5 out of 5]

We all need a good laugh, and as a contributor to this book, I invite you to laugh along with me as I share one of my embarrassing moments that still brings laughter to my family gatherings. This collection is complete with awkward moments, fun and humble stories, and even family secrets—all shared to give us a moment of laughter.

[Billie Skelley · Rating 5 out of 5]

This humorous and entertaining book features 101 true stories about the mishaps of everyday living that so often turn embarrassing and ridiculous, but also become memorable! I’m so grateful that my story is included because I believe this book will put a huge smile on your face!