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Chicken Soup for the Soul: My Dog's Life
This collection of stories celebrates the unconditional love and companionship our dogs provide, and the many joys of pet parenthood.
Treat yourself to 101 heartwarming, amusing, and inspirational stories about all the ages and stages of our best friends and faithful companions, from puppyhood to the senior years. You’ll see your own dog with new eyes and understanding through these one-of-a-kind stories.
Treat yourself to 101 heartwarming, amusing, and inspirational stories about all the ages and stages of our best friends and faithful companions, from puppyhood to the senior years. You’ll see your own dog with new eyes and understanding through these one-of-a-kind stories.
379 pages, Paperback
First published April 12, 2011
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About the author
Jack Canfield
1,286 books1,751 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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March 17, 2018
It's hard to rate short stories. Some of the stories drove me nuts. I get judgey with novice dog owners or selfish dog owners or people who willy nilly get a dog that luckily worked out. The sections on old dogs and saying good bye are sweet and sad. I wish more contributers were in the "dog world."
August 27, 2022
Today is National Dogs’ Day and I find it fitting that I finished reading this book today while puppy-sitting for my two furry, four-legged grandsons. There’re 101 stories from all stages of different dogs’ lives. Some are funny, some have you believing in miracles, and others are just downright sad. Having lost the love of my life, my golden retriever, four years ago, made some of these stories hard to read, yet others brought back wonderful memories.
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September 14, 2021DNF. I love the chicken soup for the pet lovers soul, but there are a couple different collaborators on that one vs this one and I could really feel the difference. This one I just didn’t connect with the stories, from the guy whose dog had an $800 rug to the lady who always ordered two olives in her martinis after her dog passed. Made it to page 51
February 2, 2019
More great stories about dogs.
did-not-finish
August 25, 2020DNF at pg. 385 solely because I couldn't take the tears and emotions anymore...
December 7, 2020
Loved the stories
September 22, 2023
Most Chicken Soup for the Soul books are upbeat, but this one was, mostly, very sad. It brought one of my readers to tears. All in all, it was a great book.
December 6, 2020
This book is good and inspiring for everyone
February 11, 2013
Yet another Chicken Soup book written with dog lovers in mind, and this one didn't disappoint. Organizationally, the stories were divided by the stage of life each canine subject was in when the story was written, from bringing home a squirmy puppy, to children growing up with their dogs, to senior canines, to mourning the loss of a best friend. What such organization could cause is a gradual dip in emotions, because puppies are fun and exciting, but reading about people having to put their dogs to sleep is anything but. Therefore, I recommend taking a break between perhaps the senior dog chapter and the stories about the dogs who always die at the end, or even in the middle of the last chapter.
The only story that made me cry though was one written by a single mother who cared for her daughter's dog as the girl went off to college and got married, ingraining the dog so much in the mother's heart that when it came time for her to have the dog put to sleep, she needed her daughter home to go with her to the vet for 'goodbye'. That afternoon, the daughter and her husband, who had many failed attempts to get pregnant, went to the fertility doctor one last time, and found success. I don't know why that story in particular touched my heart, perhaps it's the saying that 'the good Lord giveth and the good Lord taketh away', and that He found a way for a day of great pain to be instead remembered as one of joy.
Stories were all short and to the point. As always, perfect for the gym. One thing I noticed in the appendix was that most of the contributors were previously published writers, which may improve the quality of the book, but does take a little of the 'ordinary people talking about their dogs' feeling away. That said, I didn't notice this during the reading of the book, but it may explain why they always seem to be coming out with a new dog-related Chicken Soup book. I already have a new one to read, though I might wait a little while before starting it, and am open to more.
The only story that made me cry though was one written by a single mother who cared for her daughter's dog as the girl went off to college and got married, ingraining the dog so much in the mother's heart that when it came time for her to have the dog put to sleep, she needed her daughter home to go with her to the vet for 'goodbye'. That afternoon, the daughter and her husband, who had many failed attempts to get pregnant, went to the fertility doctor one last time, and found success. I don't know why that story in particular touched my heart, perhaps it's the saying that 'the good Lord giveth and the good Lord taketh away', and that He found a way for a day of great pain to be instead remembered as one of joy.
Stories were all short and to the point. As always, perfect for the gym. One thing I noticed in the appendix was that most of the contributors were previously published writers, which may improve the quality of the book, but does take a little of the 'ordinary people talking about their dogs' feeling away. That said, I didn't notice this during the reading of the book, but it may explain why they always seem to be coming out with a new dog-related Chicken Soup book. I already have a new one to read, though I might wait a little while before starting it, and am open to more.
June 9, 2011
All of different stories are written in this book fulfill with both happiness and heartbreaking. Dogs make us laugh, cry, and receive love. Even though they are just pets but they can bring change to individual's life.
This book reminded me of my dog I had when I was young. It was such a good "friend" to me at same time part of family member. It always followed anywhere I go as if I a little sibling. Whenever I was with him, I felt all of my day stresses were gone. It licked my hands and cheeks as if it tried to cheer me up from sadness.Unfortunately, I lost it after it sent to my uncle's house. It ran away. It never came back again. My dog had indeed brought a change in my life. I used to be an emotional girl until it came to join my life. Each chapter in this book reminded me of the memorable moment I had with my dog.
I would recommend this book to people who are dog lovers. This book is very touching and emotional.
This book reminded me of my dog I had when I was young. It was such a good "friend" to me at same time part of family member. It always followed anywhere I go as if I a little sibling. Whenever I was with him, I felt all of my day stresses were gone. It licked my hands and cheeks as if it tried to cheer me up from sadness.Unfortunately, I lost it after it sent to my uncle's house. It ran away. It never came back again. My dog had indeed brought a change in my life. I used to be an emotional girl until it came to join my life. Each chapter in this book reminded me of the memorable moment I had with my dog.
I would recommend this book to people who are dog lovers. This book is very touching and emotional.
June 23, 2012
Como ya lo imaginan, es un libro que los fanáticos de los perros que difrutaran al máximo leyendo las historias de amor y fidelidad que se narran a los largo de 350 páginas.
Si bien siempre he tenido perros en mi casa y me gustan mucho, mi corazón es de los gatos.
Lo que leerán en el libro son historias de perros adoptados en refugios, perros rescatados y vivencias de voluntarios proteccionistas. También hay historias según la edad del perro que van desde el pequeño y dulce cachorrito, la maternidad de las perras y la vida de sus bebés hasta el difícil momento de decirle adiós para siempre.
El resto de la reseña del libro en mi blog: http://www.dayanabarrionuevo.com/rese...
Si bien siempre he tenido perros en mi casa y me gustan mucho, mi corazón es de los gatos.
Lo que leerán en el libro son historias de perros adoptados en refugios, perros rescatados y vivencias de voluntarios proteccionistas. También hay historias según la edad del perro que van desde el pequeño y dulce cachorrito, la maternidad de las perras y la vida de sus bebés hasta el difícil momento de decirle adiós para siempre.
El resto de la reseña del libro en mi blog: http://www.dayanabarrionuevo.com/rese...
June 23, 2012
What you will read in this book is a lot of heartwarming stories of dog adopted from shelters, rescued, protectionists stories and from all ages of dogs, ever since puppies to the hard goodbyes when they go live in a beautiful farm called Dog Heaven.
This is a book for all the dog-persons around, and all the dog-lovers to read, laugh, cry and enjoy.
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This is a book for all the dog-persons around, and all the dog-lovers to read, laugh, cry and enjoy.
Complete review here http://seriesandtv.com/chicken-soup-f...
July 8, 2016
I'm not done with this yet, and honestly I'm stalling reading the last two chapters. I've never read a Chicken Soup book before, but I've just lost my beloved dog and found myself staring at this book at the store. So far it is wonderful! Nice light reading that you can pick up and put down whenever. Every dog lover needs to read this. Again, the part I need to read the most, about coping with pet loss and saying goodbye, is being held off until I buy more Kleenex, and maybe a bottle of wine!
September 12, 2012
Some of the stories/vignettes are more interesting than others, but unfortunately none of the writing is "quality." Too bad. This book, while helpful in some respects (especially if one is grieving the loss of a pet or is concerned about the health of a pet, as I am) could have been much better written.
September 8, 2011
I have loved dogs ever since I was a little kid. The longest amount of time I have gone without having a dog in my life was about one year. I am and always will be a "dog person"!! This book had a whole range of stories- cute,funny,heartwarming and sad.
July 10, 2011
When I started reading the "Chicken Soup" books, I didn't care too much for books of short stories. I have now read several of these and this one is the best! It's and absolute must read for dog lovers!
September 11, 2015
Very short stories about our beloved dogs. Great reading just before bed. The only thing I criticize is the amount of the book devoted to dogs passing away. Heartfelt stories but it did get me to thinking. Dogs life are shorter than humans and they really do appreciate the humans. Good book.
November 23, 2011
Great gift from my husband when I was feeling down. He sure knows the way to bring a smile to my face.
October 20, 2015
Tears, so many tears.
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