Chicken Soup for the Soul: Divorce and Recovery: 101 Stories about Surviving and Thriving after Divorce

by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Patty Hansen

You’ll take comfort in these 101 stories about surviving and thriving after divorce.

Going through a divorce is hard, but you are not alone. These 101 true stories are shared with you by other men and women who have divorced and come out the other side – happy, healthy, and independent.

The Chicken Soup for the Soul family shares their stories of support, inspiration, and humor to help you through all the phases of

Genres: Nonfiction

380 pages, Paperback

First published October 7, 2008

About the author

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.

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.

Reviews

[Jessica Camacho · Rating 5 out of 5]

Like every other Chicken Soup - it just reads well. Quick stories. Some were tear-jerkers, some made me laugh, some made me reflect on my own experiences. It’s a good read for anyone coming out of a relationship, any relationship. It’s a comforting read.

[Kim Hampton · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book would be a great present for anyone going through a divorce. The stories are designed to give you hope and let you know that you aren't alone in your feelings.

[Brittany Benko · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good stories. This book is helping me get through my pain from a marriage separation.

[Sia · Rating 2 out of 5]

This isn’t one of the best of chicken soup series though some of the stories are really nice. However, as chicken soup is collection of writing of people like us I find it wrong to review it because it’s bunch of experience which has been given form of a book. Not everyone’s experience can touch our heart may be because we don’t relate to it or haven’t experience!

[Eric Thomas · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book helped guide me through a time in my life where I had a lot of questions and not many answers. This book helped me to know that a divorce isn't the end but a beginning. I knew that a divorce didn't have to be ugly, bitter and destructive. The stories in this book made me know that there is life after divorce for the spouses but more importantly, for the children. This book inspired me to continue to pursue my vision of a wonderful and loving life after divorce for the children, me and anyone else that chooses to believe as I do.

[Literavy · Rating 4 out of 5]

seperti biasa, kisah kisah chiken soup selalu menginspirasi dan membuat kita mengerti bahwa kita tidak sendirian menghadapi masalah yang sama. Buku ini adalah sekumpulan cerita tentang masalah dan sikap yang harus diambil ketika pernikahan yang telah direncanakan dari awal harus berakhir dengan perceraian. Tidak seorang pun merencanakan perceraian dan ada banyak hal yang harus dihadapi ketika keputusan itu harus diambil. Perceraian mungkin menyakitkan tapi jika kita bisa menyikapinya secara bijaksana, kita pasti menerimanya dan mengambil hikmah dari hal yang telah terjadi.

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

Divorce is tough no matter the circumstances, and it has helped me to read other peoples' stories of how they have moved on with their lives. It helps to know that there are many people on the other side of divorce, and they are doing just fine. There are many lovely and inspiring stories in this book. If you are struggling through divorce, this book will offer support.

[Sharon · Rating 2 out of 5]

Too much Jesus-stuff for me.

[Fonda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy read and uplifting.

[Muriel · Rating 3 out of 5]

An easy read, for the moments when you feel down...all uplifting stories.

[Alora · Rating 4 out of 5]

Several uplifting stories here that encouraged me.

[Des · Rating 5 out of 5]

Life lessons from people who cared to share their broken marriages and new beginnings.