Mark Victor Hansen is renowned as the co-creator and co-founder of the "Chicken Soup for the Soul" book series. His work centers on inspiration and motivation, drawing on stories and examples of successful individuals to guide readers. Through his literary endeavors, Hansen aims to empower people in building wealth and achieving their aspirations.
This collection features a variety of stories that highlight the playful, hilarious, and heartwarming experiences of living with dogs. From accounts of canine courage to tales of healing and learning, each narrative showcases the special bond between humans and their furry companions, making it a delightful read for dog lovers of all ages.
The story highlights the cherished relationship between a father and his daughter, emphasizing the joy and admiration a little girl has for her dad as her childhood hero. It captures the essence of their bond through shared moments and adventures, celebrating the unique connection that shapes her early experiences. This heartwarming narrative reflects the importance of father-daughter relationships in fostering confidence and imagination.
The collection highlights the transformative relationships between animals and humans, showcasing how these connections evoke goodness, optimism, and a deeper sense of humanity. Through heartwarming and inspiring stories, readers will explore the profound impact that animals have on people's lives, celebrating the joy and companionship they bring.
This collection offers readers loving insights and wisdom--all centering on the prime of life. Contributors to this volume include Erma Bombeck, Ruth Stafford Peale, Tom Landry, Florence Littauer, Roy Rogers and Max Lucado.
Focusing on the transformative power of faith, this collection features inspiring stories that highlight the miracles experienced by Christian women who prioritize God and family. Each narrative offers encouragement and affirmation, showcasing the profound impact of an open heart and devotion in everyday life.
Teen contributors share their thoughts and feelings on difficult issues, ranging from poor self-image to thoughts of suicide, from family discord to coping with loss, and from peer pressure to school violence.
Falling in love is portrayed as a profound and transformative experience in this collection of heartfelt stories. Each narrative captures various facets of love, from instant attraction to deep connections with friends, evoking memories of devotion and unconditional affection. Readers are invited to relive these poignant moments that highlight the beauty and impact of love in their lives.
Celebrating Pets as Family with Stories About Cats, Dogs and Other Critters
Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul spoke directly to the hearts of all readers whose lives have ever been changed by the love of a pet. Now the coauthors bring readers this volume, honoring the unique and enduring love that people share with their cats and dogs. Like its predecessor, this book is a joyous and inspiring collection--sometimes poignant, sometimes amusing, always filled with the special and incredibly unconditional love only cats and dogs can give. The stories in this collection celebrate those lovable furry, four-legged creatures that bring out the best in all of us, inspiring us to be happier, kinder, more understanding and more loving. Readers will discover that many of humanity's greatest heroes, healers and teachers are not humans at all, but those amazing cats and dogs that brighten all our lives.
All of us, at one time or another, find ourselves inexplicably drawn to the sea. For some, it's a place for reflection or romance. For others, it's the thrill of watching surf crash against a sandy white beach or studying the kaleidoscope of life among a tropical coral reef. This ability of the ocean to change our lives, to inspire us and to fascinate us is what led us to create Chicken Soup for the Ocean Lover's Soul, a collection of stories from around the world that celebrate the magic of our ocean planet. The sea, from the beginning of time, has inspired great art and amazing stories. Our relationship with the ocean lies deep within our consciousness and, in fact, is in each of us. Chicken Soup for the Ocean Lover's Soul has captured some of these great stories to warm your heart and touch your soul. This book has amazing stories of swimming eye to eye with great whales, sharks and manatees, as well as legends of dolphins saving man. So get ready to dive in with Jack, Mark and Wyland, the world's most acclaimed marine-life artist, as they guide you on a journey of discovery and stories that will lift your spirit and awaken your senses like the healing sea itself. At last, a Chicken Soup for the Soul book for ocean lovers like you!
