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Sopa De Pollo Para El Alma De Los Padres : Relatos Sobre El Amor, El Aprendizage Y La Paternidad / Chicken Soup for the Parent's Soul (Sopa de pollo ... Chicken Soup for the Soul)
With contributions from celebrity and 'ordinary' parents alike, each story speaks to the range of emotions and experiences of all types of parents. By sharing the personal experiences of others, this book will offer inspiration and advice to parents going through a difficult time; provide reassurance to those who worry that they're not living up to the Supermom or Superdad ideal; and share a wealth of experiences that show why being a parent is such a worthwhile and rewarding vocation. This book is a must-read for any parent or parent-to-be!
348 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2000
About the author
Jack Canfield
1,309 books1,763 followersJack 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.
Canfield received a BA in Chinese History from Harvard University and a Masters from University of Massachusetts. He has worked as a teacher, a workshop facilitator, and a psychotherapist.
Canfield is the founder of "Self Esteem Seminars" in Santa Barbara, and "The Foundation for Self Esteem" in Culver City, California. The stated mission of Self Esteem Seminars is to train entrepreneurs, educators, corporate leaders and employees to achieve their personal and professional goals. The focus of The Foundation for Self Esteem is to train social workers, welfare recipients and human resource professionals.
In 1990,he shared with author Mark Victor Hansen his idea for the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. After three years, the two had compiled sixty-eight stories.
Canfield has appeared on numerous television shows, including Good Morning America, 20/20, Eye to Eye, CNN's Talk Back Live, PBS, The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Montel Williams Show, Larry King Live and the BBC.
Canfield's most recent book, The Success Principles (2005), shares 64 principles that he claims can make people more successful. In 2006, he appeared in the DVD, "The Secret," and shared his insights on the Law of Attraction and tips for achieving success in personal and professional life.
Jack Canfield was born on August 19, 1944, in Fort Worth, TX. He is the son of Elmer and Ellen (a homemaker; maiden name, Taylor). He attended high school at Linsly Military Institute, Wheeling, WV, 1962. He went to college at Harvard University, B.A., 1966; University of Massachusetts at Amherst, M.Ed., 1973. Canfield married Judith Ohlbaum in 1971 (divorced, November 1976); he married Georgia Lee Noble on September 9, 1978 (divorced, December 1999); he married Inga Marie Mahoney on July 4, 2001; children: (first marriage) Oran, David, Kyle, Dania; (second marriage) Christopher Noble. He is a Democrat and a Christian, and his hobbies include tennis, travel, skiing, running, billiards, reading, and guitar.
Canfield received a BA in Chinese History from Harvard University and a Masters from University of Massachusetts. He has worked as a teacher, a workshop facilitator, and a psychotherapist.
Canfield is the founder of "Self Esteem Seminars" in Santa Barbara, and "The Foundation for Self Esteem" in Culver City, California. The stated mission of Self Esteem Seminars is to train entrepreneurs, educators, corporate leaders and employees to achieve their personal and professional goals. The focus of The Foundation for Self Esteem is to train social workers, welfare recipients and human resource professionals.
In 1990,he shared with author Mark Victor Hansen his idea for the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. After three years, the two had compiled sixty-eight stories.
Canfield has appeared on numerous television shows, including Good Morning America, 20/20, Eye to Eye, CNN's Talk Back Live, PBS, The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Montel Williams Show, Larry King Live and the BBC.
Canfield's most recent book, The Success Principles (2005), shares 64 principles that he claims can make people more successful. In 2006, he appeared in the DVD, "The Secret," and shared his insights on the Law of Attraction and tips for achieving success in personal and professional life.
Jack Canfield was born on August 19, 1944, in Fort Worth, TX. He is the son of Elmer and Ellen (a homemaker; maiden name, Taylor). He attended high school at Linsly Military Institute, Wheeling, WV, 1962. He went to college at Harvard University, B.A., 1966; University of Massachusetts at Amherst, M.Ed., 1973. Canfield married Judith Ohlbaum in 1971 (divorced, November 1976); he married Georgia Lee Noble on September 9, 1978 (divorced, December 1999); he married Inga Marie Mahoney on July 4, 2001; children: (first marriage) Oran, David, Kyle, Dania; (second marriage) Christopher Noble. He is a Democrat and a Christian, and his hobbies include tennis, travel, skiing, running, billiards, reading, and guitar.
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Displaying 1 - 14 of 17 reviews
October 2, 2016
A collection of "feel-good" stories for parents. The story titled, "I Live With an Alien" made me laugh because it certainly feels like my teenage daughter has become an alien - love her to pieces but she frustrates me at this point in her life!
Some quotes I loved in the book:
"Your child will become what you are; so be what you want them to be." - David Bly p. 90
"There are times when parenthood seems like nothing but feeding the mouth that bites you."
-Peter DeVries p. 231
Some quotes I loved in the book:
"Your child will become what you are; so be what you want them to be." - David Bly p. 90
"There are times when parenthood seems like nothing but feeding the mouth that bites you."
-Peter DeVries p. 231
October 9, 2020
Nice change of pace. I read this early on in the pandemic when I needed short stories without feeling guilty about not reading an entire book for a few weeks. It helped me get back into the swing of reading after the early stress of the pandemic.
March 5, 2022
Not entirely sure why I picked up this book, what with me being a daughter and not a parent. Nevertheless, it was a light, ‘feel-good’ read that made me laugh just as it made me cry.
My favourite part is an excerpt of one of the entries:
“Are you there?
Do you know how much I love you?”
My favourite part is an excerpt of one of the entries:
“Are you there?
Do you know how much I love you?”
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 31, 2020
جميلة جداً
December 29, 2021
Some good stories, some ok stories.
October 31, 2024
Heartwarming as you’d expect from the Chicken Soup series - good to have bedside when you just need a short essay or two to read.
May 24, 2025
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August 7, 2025
Heartwarming collection of stories about parenting, and since the book is from the 90s, it’s also a window into life in America in that bygone era.
March 1, 2018
When I was a preteen/teenager I would often check out these chicken soup books from my school library for an easy read. I would check out the ones that pertained to me like “Chicken Soup for the Teenagers Soul.” I’m staying with my parents right now and found this book on my mom’s bookshelf. I am now a mother of a 1 year old girl. So I was excited to start reading this book because I now can relate to it. There were some heartbreakingly sad stories in this book and several made me choke up and cry. There were also some heartwarming stories as well. As usual it was a great read, Chicken Soup doesn’t disappoint.
April 9, 2011
pengalaman menjadi orang tua yang menghadapi anak2nya, saling mencintai, mendukung satu sama lain, disakiti oleh anaknya sendiri namun tetap mengasihi anaknya lebih dari apapun. bagus nih buat yang pengen jadi ortu.
May 6, 2012
These stories are about the bonds between children and their parents. The most moving of the stories was one in which a mom recounts how she spent the day with her child, unknowing that it would be her daughter's last day of life. Her daughter died tragically that evening.
August 17, 2008
idk y i read this
it was mi mom's lol!
it was mi mom's lol!
February 15, 2011
Had very nice stories in there.
September 9, 2016
A perfect reminder as to why it's great to be a mom!
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