Chicken Soup for the Latter-day Saint Soul: Stories Celebrating the Faith and Family of Latter-day Saints

by Peg Fugal (Compiler), Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen

In celebration of the 175th anniversary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Sherm and Peg Fugal, publishers of the million-selling Especially for Mormons series, have edited this, the first nationally released collection of LDS stories and cartoons, written by saints from every corner of the world. You'll find sweet, funny and thought-provoking stories on faith, family, gratitude, holidays, miracles, missionaries, overcoming obstacles, prayer and serving stories that you’ll want to read and use yourself, then share with family and friends. "Read these stories and you'll understand how the LDS Church became the fastestgrowing Christian religion in the world, the fourth largest church in America, and the second largest church in the American west."
—Maren Mouritsen, former dean of students, Columbia University; retired assistant to the president, Brigham Young University "This is what we inspiring stories from fellow saints from all over the world with whom we share not only the restored gospel and Church, but also the same worldly challenges."
—Matt Kennedy, publisher, LDS Living magazine; vice president/marketing, Deseret Book "I have known and worked with both the Fugals, Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen for years. What a brilliant combination of talent and ideas."
—Robert G. Allen, bestselling author of Nothing Down and the One-Minute Millionaire

Genres: Religion, Nonfiction, Lds

378 pages, Paperback

First published September 20, 2005

Reviews

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the inspirational messages these books give. I truly want to be a better person and live by example like these stories tell of.

[HappyGSDmama · Rating 3 out of 5]

It’s a mixture of writers, so a mixture of talent, but it was decent!

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great short stories from church members on a variety of subjects. A nice little heart-lift. And less cheesy than I had anticipated.

[Mark A.]

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[Kelsey Kushnir · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have recently realized that I LOVE to read and hear other people’s stories. I have also realized that there are good places and bad places to seek these stories. This book is one of the good places. It definitely is aimed toward the Latter-Day Saint audience, but I think that can be inferred from the title. I felt totally uplifted and encouraged. My only wish so that there was a more updated version. This one is 15+ years old!

[POIOMof2 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Contributing in this book was one of my favorite things never happened to me; I always liked to write, but my story published?! I was shocked to find out that my story was actually chosen to be part of a group of wonderful stories. Since then I have been keeping up with writing, my profession is Physical Therapist, but after becoming a stay home mother, writing has taken a great part of my daily life. I cannot stop!

[Debbie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has a great collection of stories. I really liked this book.

[Alicia Peterson · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lot of inspiring, not cheesy stories. I looked forward to more and more.

[Lauren | Pages & Puzzles · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved reading the testimonies shared in this book! Each one strengthened my own in a unique way. I will certainly use this book in church talks or for personal reference in the future!

[Summer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not as corny as I expected. The only Chicken Soup book I've ever read.

[Lynn Manning · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it. Great stories...be prepared to cry though.

[Kristi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute stories.