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Chicken Soup for the Soul of America
Celebrating the everyday heroes who have recently been revealed in light of the events of September 11th, Chicken Soup for the Soul of America also includes helpful resources for those suffering a loss or struggling to overcome post-traumatic stress.
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First published January 1, 2002
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Jack Canfield
1,297 books1,760 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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July 18, 2023
2.5 stars.
If I'm honest, I picked up this book, off my employers bookshelf, because in left-leaning politics the 2020 election is known as the "battle for the soul of the nation" and I incorrectly assumed this edition of Chicken Soup would be about that.
Instead it is about 9/11 which is all well and fine but not what I wanted.
In the introduction it mentions that this book was put together faster than any other edition and you can certainly tell. It is littered with obvious typos and every entry is virtually the same. In the beginning the stories were touching and brought tears to my eyes but eventually it began to feel like "yeah, yeah. Another sad day during which you and everyone you knew was actually perfectly fine. We get it." It almost minimized and desensitized me to the attacks of 2001 and I regret finishing it. I would recommend other readers skip section 4 "Renewed Patriotism" entirely and maybe skip the whole book.
If I'm honest, I picked up this book, off my employers bookshelf, because in left-leaning politics the 2020 election is known as the "battle for the soul of the nation" and I incorrectly assumed this edition of Chicken Soup would be about that.
Instead it is about 9/11 which is all well and fine but not what I wanted.
In the introduction it mentions that this book was put together faster than any other edition and you can certainly tell. It is littered with obvious typos and every entry is virtually the same. In the beginning the stories were touching and brought tears to my eyes but eventually it began to feel like "yeah, yeah. Another sad day during which you and everyone you knew was actually perfectly fine. We get it." It almost minimized and desensitized me to the attacks of 2001 and I regret finishing it. I would recommend other readers skip section 4 "Renewed Patriotism" entirely and maybe skip the whole book.
April 18, 2020
It is interesting to have read this book as we delve into another type of craziness. Sept 11 brought out a lot of hope, and sadness, and fear -- hmmm, sounds familar. There is talk of returning to normal, and what does that mean -- again, feels like I am stepping into today's issues. As expected there was a fair amount of God is great in this book, and I question that, but to each their own. There were many tales of heroes, and just people getting their stories out. I cried. I felt hope. And I remember, we made it through...and now, 19 years later, I have faith that we will do so again.
Stay strong, stay hopeful, stay healthy.
Stay strong, stay hopeful, stay healthy.
April 7, 2008
The title says it all. It helped me to accept why Brandon was deployed and helped me through many many rough nights.. Loved it, I will read some of the stories to children so the will grow to appreciate the country we live in.
August 26, 2018
There are a lot of stories in this book I never heard before and gave me a better picture of what people dealt with both during and after the terrorists attacks. I wish there were at least a few more about Flight 93. That seems to be the forgotten part of what happened.
June 15, 2017
Joy, Central patron, June 2017, 5 stars:
The subtitle is "Stories to Heal the Heart of Our Nation." I picked up this book at the Valley Book Fair. It was very encouraging because it told of how we Americans pulled together from all walks of life, even though at times, it was sad to read some stories of course. Remembering that camaraderie was refreshing in this age of irrationality and inability to relate to those that disagree with your beliefs. I found the book insightful and thought-provoking. Highly recommend if you like the Chicken Soup series.
The subtitle is "Stories to Heal the Heart of Our Nation." I picked up this book at the Valley Book Fair. It was very encouraging because it told of how we Americans pulled together from all walks of life, even though at times, it was sad to read some stories of course. Remembering that camaraderie was refreshing in this age of irrationality and inability to relate to those that disagree with your beliefs. I found the book insightful and thought-provoking. Highly recommend if you like the Chicken Soup series.
August 23, 2022
I read this book years ago and refer back to it often when I need a reminder of how our world came together after the September 11, 2001 attacks on America. There are so many heartwarming stories that came out of this tragedy.
March 22, 2018
Tear-jerker. Published shortly after 9-11. Poignant reminder of why the USA re-acted and wound up at war until the present day.
January 18, 2019
Touching stories about the horrific events that happened september 11 2001.
August 12, 2020
God bless America!!!
September 11, 2020
Very enlightening! Many viewpoints! Helped me in remembering 9/11/2001
June 22, 2021
I loved the stories in this book and recommend it to everyone who is proud to be an American!
September 11, 2010
Ironically I finished reading this book on the 9th anniversary of the events of September 11, on which the stories writen in the book were about. From the heart of the people who witnessed what happened the stores go from feelings of people when they heard the news, to reactions, to America responding, the world responding, what is next and reflections. What was the response of people? To want to help in any way they could, to mourn those that died, but to show that America would stand strong, and would recover and fight back, not letting terrorism win. These stores are written by the average person, compiled together to show that yes America was struck by a great tragedy, but that it would survive.
May 31, 2016
This book of stories about the September 11 attack bring many emotions to the reader. I personally like this book because it has me thinking of how great America really is, from inside America to all around America. Chicken Soup for the Soul of America has many stories that will either have two waterfalls down your face or will have a little twinkle of happiness in your eyes.
May 2, 2011
I read this book in 2002, after the September 11th attacks. The stories in this book were so inspiring during a very trying time. Not only do we remember those who died that day, but we remember the survivors...and the stories in this book reflect that. Stories of true survivors!
October 25, 2007
this book is very interesting. Some people may think this book is sad but i dont.
April 16, 2012
Very good!!! Really shows you what it was like on and around 9/11
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August 27, 2012very inspirational and moving stories
a must read!
a must read!
June 30, 2013
love this series of books, this one is sad but inspiring too :)
January 18, 2025
A very well written, and often heart moving / wrenching collection of post 9/11 related stories.
August 19, 2015
very good
January 19, 2016
A much needed book. Well done.
January 22, 2016
Uplifting stories from September 11, 2001. Some stories are better than others, but they are all told from people who were directly effected by the 9/11 attacks.
October 25, 2007
AWSOME<3333
January 11, 2013
Very good book about 9/11.
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