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Chicken Soup for the Soul 20th Anniversary Edition: All Your Favorite Original Stories Plus 20 Bonus Stories for the Next 20 Years Paperback – June 25, 2013

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The classic New York Times bestseller that started it all— and according to USA Today one of the top five books in the past quarter century “that leave a legacy.” The Original... with 20 new bonus stories for the next 20 years!

Everyone is talking about it. Twenty years after its creation, this bestseller continues to change lives around the world. Rediscover the power of inspiration with timeless stories about the everyday miracles that illuminate the best of the human spirit.

Whether you’re discovering Chicken Soup for the Soul for the first time, or you are a long-time fan, this book will inspire you to be a better person, reach for your highest potential, overcome your challenges, and embrace the world around you. Read your favorite original stories plus new bonus stories by:

MK Asante • Rev. Michael Beckwith • Gabrielle Bernstein • Kris Carr • Deepak Chopra • Lori Deschene • Eric Handler • Mark Victor Hansen • Darren Hardy • Robert Holden • Tory Johnson • Mastin Kipp • Amy Newmark • Nick Ortner • Anthony Robbins • don Miguel Ruiz
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Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen are co-founders of Chicken Soup for the Soul. Amy Newmark is publisher and editor-in-chief of Chicken Soup for the Soul.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chicken Soup for the Soul; Anniversary edition (June 25, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 161159913X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1611599138
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1.1 x 8.5 inches
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Customers find the book easy to read and enjoyable. They find the stories inspiring, heartwarming, and hope-filled. The short stories are thought-provoking and interesting. Readers describe the book as a great gift and nutritious food for the soul. They appreciate the romantic, humorous, and sweet stories. However, some customers feel the stories lack compellingness and are disappointing.

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61 customers mention "Readability"61 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book. They find the stories heartwarming and inspiring. Many readers appreciate the practical advice and consider it a great addition to the Chicken Soup series.

"...I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and if you wanted to be inspired then this book is for you. Don't ever stop doing these books. More Please!" Read more

"The one that started it all! What a ride this book is. If you need to renew your faith in humanity, this is the one that will help you do it." Read more

"...Nice collection that manages to be inspirational without being particularly religious." Read more

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40 customers mention "Inspirational content"40 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's content inspiring, heartwarming, and hopeful. They say it renews their faith in humanity and helps them appreciate the power of the human spirit. Readers also mention that the stories have changed their lives and outlook on life.

"This a great collection of stories that are uplifting and educational. They are by turn heartfelt, humorous, sad and pointed...." Read more

"Truly, this book is manna for the soul. The book had me laughing, and crying and you just feel better..." Read more

"...What a ride this book is. If you need to renew your faith in humanity, this is the one that will help you do it." Read more

"This is a book full of inspirational stories, centering for the most part on keeping or developing a positive attitude, perseverance and paying it..." Read more

9 customers mention "Short stories"9 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the short stories in the book. They find them thought-provoking, easy to read, and appealing. Readers appreciate the worthwhile themes and find the stories interesting and appealing.

"...It would be a good book to read over the course of a year, reading one story a day...." Read more

"Inspiring book with an easy to read format. Many short stories with a positive message." Read more

"...when reading a book brings tears to your eyes, and the stories in this book deliver...." Read more

"...I'm very excited to finish it. The stories are super short and I can read a whole bunch at one time if I'm not thinking about it...." Read more

8 customers mention "Soul food"8 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy Chicken Soup for the Soul books. They find them nutritious and helpful for their souls.

"I've loved the Chicken Soup for the Soul Series since I received my first book as a gift in the early 2000's...." Read more

"I love ALL the Chicken Soup for the Soul books. All are terrific! This one arrived on time, and in very good condition. Thank you!..." Read more

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4 customers mention "Gift value"4 positive0 negative

Customers like the gift value of the book. They say it's a great inspirational gift and a good gift for a relative who is convalescing.

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4 customers mention "Romance"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's romance. They find it romantic, funny, and heartfelt. The stories also make them feel good and encourage them to appreciate God's love.

"...They are by turn heartfelt, humorous, sad and pointed...." Read more

"...Choose wise. Know who created you with unconditional awesome love that is unfathomable and with you and I every second of the day...." Read more

"...Some are romantic, some funny, and others just make you feel good. They really help you feel more positive if you're having a bad day...." Read more

"This book is so sweet and motivational. I'm very excited to finish it...." Read more

3 customers mention "Author biography"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the author biography inspiring. They say the authors have encouraged them to enjoy life every day.

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9 customers mention "Story quality"0 positive9 negative

Customers find the stories in the book not compelling or engaging. They describe them as dated and ridiculous, with repetitive storylines. While some stories are good, others are not for everyone.

"...Not every story is for everyone, but there’s such an abundance that you likely won’t be disappointed. A lot of life lessons are contained within." Read more

"...It just does not seem compelling." Read more

"The book was disappointing because I was looking for stories about real people who may have gone through things and lived through them and or had..." Read more

"...have a lot of the orginals, but I totally misunderstood and was more than disappointed...." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2020
    This a great collection of stories that are uplifting and educational. They are by turn heartfelt, humorous, sad and pointed. I loved reading the original 20 stories that started the series way back in 1993 and then the 20 new stories for the twentieth anniversary. I always learn so much from these stories. I laugh I cry I sigh I'm inspired this is a wonderful series. I've read many of the books in this series and they are always great. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and if you wanted to be inspired then this book is for you. Don't ever stop doing these books. More Please!
    9 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2024
    Truly, this book is manna for the soul.
    The book had me laughing, and crying and you just feel better
    about our hope for humanity after reading these heart-warming stories.
    I always thought big deal, who wants to read cheesy stories.
    These stories ARE NOT CHEESY.
    THEY. ARE. SOULFUL.
    If you've a friend or family member going through, say an illness or a rough-spot in life. GET THEM THIS BOOK.
    It's inspiring. It's TRULY inspiring.
    And is a gift I've given many times.
    Massive Respect to Hansen and Canfield for getting this to the world.
    It is INDEED, "Chicken Soup for the Soul"
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2023
    The one that started it all! What a ride this book is. If you need to renew your faith in humanity, this is the one that will help you do it.
    6 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2014
    This is a book full of inspirational stories, centering for the most part on keeping or developing a positive attitude, perseverance and paying it forward. This book contains all the stories from the original publication, plus 20 “bonus” stories. Each story is around 2-5 pages in length, and I think they are best consumed one or two at a time, instead of all in one sitting. It would be a good book to read over the course of a year, reading one story a day. By the end of the book I found the common themes in the stories a little repetitive and almost hyper-optimistic, but they were worthwhile themes. I particularly enjoyed the stories of people who did crazy little things to brighten another’s day, hoping they would pay it forward. Nice collection that manages to be inspirational without being particularly religious.
    11 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2024
    Te best edition
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2023
    Don't let negative comments steal your dreams. And NEVER let anyone, esp a teacher tell you your child is less than a average. Time changes everything, be kind and gentle. Lastly, give your kids books they choose every week and read to them. My nieces teacher read a CSFTS story before class every day. Best class she and the
    other kids really looked forward to.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2016
    Inspiring book with an easy to read format. Many short stories with a positive message.
    One person found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2022
    Even though that Chicken Soup for the Soul serie has been around for quite some time I never read any. And as a book lover I don’t know why! I really enjoyed reading these stories. They were really heartwarming and inspiring. No doubt, we humans are more resilient than we can imagine. Looking forward to read all the books!
    5 people found this helpful
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  • Parvathi Padmanabhan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Uplifts the mood and promotes a positive outlook.
    Reviewed in India on March 24, 2024
    I wake up every morning and once I’ve gotten freshed up, this is the first thing I read before doing anything else. And it really helps my soul, reading such beautiful stories and counts of people’s lives that really promotes a positive image of life and of the self. Hundred out of hundred would recommend.
  • Liliana Cretu
    5.0 out of 5 stars Me gusta
    Reviewed in Spain on May 21, 2022
    Me gusta el libro
  • Cliente de Amazon
    3.0 out of 5 stars Falta profundidad a los relatos.
    Reviewed in Mexico on August 18, 2020
    Soy fan de Jack Canfield y quería leer el primer libro del que habla en sus relatos sobre trabajo duro. La introducción del libro es cómo éste tuvo su primera edición. Luego son relatos escritos por personalidades del mundo editorial a los que quizá les falta contexto para sentir verdadera pasión, o por lo menos poner el nombre del autor antes del relato. Como 100 narraciones, apenas 5 me llegaron al alma. Si van a leer un Chicken Soup, definitivamente lean el Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Power of Positive, que contiene relatos de gente que ha vencido grandes obstáculos por sí mismas y lo describen con mucha mayor pasión que los de este Chicken Soup original.
  • derbyram
    5.0 out of 5 stars What a great book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 23, 2020
    Love this book it's so uplifting and so pertinent to life at the moment . Each story resonates in some areas of life. The trick is to put it into practice .
    Love and Light to all .
  • Amazon Kunde
    5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirierende Stories
    Reviewed in Germany on September 15, 2019
    Baut auf in schweren Zeiten und inspiriert dazu, an seine Vision zu glauben und seine Träume zu verwirklichen. Danke an alle, die solche positiven Geschichten in der Wirklichkeit realisiert haben und an die, die es für andere wie mich aufgeschrieben haben.