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Chicken Soup for the Unsinkable Soul: Inspirational Stories of Overcoming Life's Challenges
Everyone faces obstacles in life — some are tiny hurdles that may trip you up for a time; others loom like ominous clouds, sending even the most courageous souls seeking shelter. How you handle these obstacles determines whether you will live with fear, regret and anger, or faith, acceptance and joy.
Chicken Soup for the Unsinkable Soul offers encouragement for anyone confronting challenging times, whether dealing with an emotional or financial loss, battling an illness, or experiencing the ups and downs of pursuing a lifelong dream.
Written by celebrities and ordinary folks, each story emphasizes triumph in the face of overwhelming odds and demonstrates that no matter how difficult a situation, other people have lived through it and emerged with renewed strength and an appreciation for life, themselves and others.
With chapters on Living Your Dream, Courage and Determination, Attitude, The Power of Support and Eclectic Wisdom, readers with realize that all things are possible.
When you or someone you know faces an uphill battle, give them the inspiration they need to succeed by reminding them they are an Unsinkable Soul.
Chicken Soup for the Unsinkable Soul offers encouragement for anyone confronting challenging times, whether dealing with an emotional or financial loss, battling an illness, or experiencing the ups and downs of pursuing a lifelong dream.
Written by celebrities and ordinary folks, each story emphasizes triumph in the face of overwhelming odds and demonstrates that no matter how difficult a situation, other people have lived through it and emerged with renewed strength and an appreciation for life, themselves and others.
With chapters on Living Your Dream, Courage and Determination, Attitude, The Power of Support and Eclectic Wisdom, readers with realize that all things are possible.
When you or someone you know faces an uphill battle, give them the inspiration they need to succeed by reminding them they are an Unsinkable Soul.
341 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 14, 2016
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About the author
Mark Victor Hansen
755 books251 followersMark Victor Hansen is an American inspirational and motivational speaker, trainer and author. He is best known as the founder and co-creator of the "Chicken Soup for the Soul" book series.
Mark Victor Hansen was born to Danish immigrants, Una and Paul Hansen. He grew up in Waukegan, Illinois. He graduated from Southern Illinois University in 1970 with a B.A. in speech communications.
Along with business partner, Jack Canfield , Hansen is best known for creating what Time magazine called “the publishing phenomenon of the decade”. Chicken Soup for the Soul books are one of the most successful publishing franchises in the world today, with more than 500 million books sold internationally and more than 100 licensed products. The name “Chicken Soup” was chosen because of the use of chicken soup as a home remedy for the sick. The first Chicken Soup book, published by Health Communications, Inc., sold more than 2 million copies. There are now over 500 million copies in print and in 54 languages worldwide.
In 2005 he co-wrote, along with Robert Allen, the book "Cracking the Millionaire Code" in which he highlights several self-made millionaires such as Bob Circosta, Michael Dell, Bill Gates, Alexander Graham Bell, Oprah Winfrey, and others, using them as examples of how to build wealth.
Mark Victor Hansen was born to Danish immigrants, Una and Paul Hansen. He grew up in Waukegan, Illinois. He graduated from Southern Illinois University in 1970 with a B.A. in speech communications.
Along with business partner, Jack Canfield , Hansen is best known for creating what Time magazine called “the publishing phenomenon of the decade”. Chicken Soup for the Soul books are one of the most successful publishing franchises in the world today, with more than 500 million books sold internationally and more than 100 licensed products. The name “Chicken Soup” was chosen because of the use of chicken soup as a home remedy for the sick. The first Chicken Soup book, published by Health Communications, Inc., sold more than 2 million copies. There are now over 500 million copies in print and in 54 languages worldwide.
In 2005 he co-wrote, along with Robert Allen, the book "Cracking the Millionaire Code" in which he highlights several self-made millionaires such as Bob Circosta, Michael Dell, Bill Gates, Alexander Graham Bell, Oprah Winfrey, and others, using them as examples of how to build wealth.
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August 8, 2023
Obviously a bit dated but still some great stories that touched my soul
November 21, 2017
The book, Chicken Soup for the Unsinkable Soul: Inspirational Stories of Overcoming Life’s Challenges, may be several years old, but it is an excellent read.
While you wait for the next Chicken Soup book to come out, if you have not read this one, I strongly recommend getting this book – and why you purchase it, buy a box of tissues.
As a person who has submitted a few stories to Chicken Soup (none published yet as I write this review) I know they strive for stories that can cause the reader to feel emotions and shed a tear. As I read this book I would say over 90 percent of the stories caused my eyes to well up with at least one tear.
This book has many stories that will give you hope that you can overcome any death of a loved one or pet, obstacle or challenge in your life.
While you wait for the next Chicken Soup book to come out, if you have not read this one, I strongly recommend getting this book – and why you purchase it, buy a box of tissues.
As a person who has submitted a few stories to Chicken Soup (none published yet as I write this review) I know they strive for stories that can cause the reader to feel emotions and shed a tear. As I read this book I would say over 90 percent of the stories caused my eyes to well up with at least one tear.
This book has many stories that will give you hope that you can overcome any death of a loved one or pet, obstacle or challenge in your life.
January 2, 2018
Stopped reading in the middle as I am not able connect with the stories.
February 10, 2018
I have always loved these stories and some of them keep me inspired to face all the problems in life.
August 17, 2024
Powerful book! It puts life into perspective! I enjoyed reading this to my husband. As an HSP I cried lots! If your like me get a box of tissues!
February 6, 2021
Inspiration for all times
Loved the book as also the entire Chickensoup series. The stories of inspiration, hope and spirit take you on a journey of possible.
Loved the book as also the entire Chickensoup series. The stories of inspiration, hope and spirit take you on a journey of possible.
Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews