Chicken Soup for the Soul 20th Anniversary Edition

“After interviewing hundreds of rich and famous people, it is clear to
me that money and fame don’t automatically make people happy. It
has to come from within. I’d rather have a million smiles in my heart
than a million dollars in my pocket.
Chicken Soup
for the Soul will help
you put a million smiles in your heart.”

Robin Leach

TV personality and author

“Telling stories is one of the most powerful ways to teach values and
open doors to new possibilities. In this rich and varied collection,
everyone will find at least a few stories that strike a special resonance
— stories one will treasure and want to share.”

Nathaniel Branden

Author,
The Power of Self-Esteem

“This is a warm, wonderful, uplifting and inspiring book full of ideas
and insights that anyone can use to improve any part of his or her life.
It should be read, reflected upon and reread over and over.”

Brian Tracy

Author,
The Psychology of Achievement

“This book is wisdom and solace for the ages. It is as contemporary as
a space walk and as timeless as a pyramid. The world needs storytellers
to help us make sense out of the confusion and chaos of these
complex times. Jack and Mark are consummate tellers and collectors
of real-life stories. What a gift: to teachers, to speechmakers, to
anyone on his or her own journey of growth and healing. It’s all here,
and written with wit, compassion and integrity.”

Sidney B. Simon

Professor Emeritus, University of Massachusetts, and coauthor of
Values Clarification, Forgiveness
and 14 other books

“I enjoyed every page. The stories are heartrending and extremely
motivational, the poetry is beautiful and the quotes are highly profound
and meaningful. Jack and Mark have truly compiled a tremendous
amount of wisdom. Its contents provide great insight into all
dimensions of life.

“This book would make a wonderful gift for others to share with
their loved ones, and you can rest assured that I will be purchasing
additional copies for my family and friends.”

Richard Loughlin

President, Century 21 Real Estate Corp.

“What a great book! Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen have written
a book that has the same effect as my grandmother’s chicken soup
did… It’s warm and it’s soothing. I plan on using it whenever I need
a little love.”

Dawn Steel

Former President, Columbia Pictures

“
Chicken Soup for the Soul
is a powerful reminder that the main ingredient
in life is Love. It should be required reading for all.”

Wally Amos

Famous Amos Cookies

“What a wonderful gift you have given us with this collection of
inspirational stories! And what a wonderful gift it will be for my friends!
I’m convinced that Chicken Soup for the Soul should be on everyone’s
bedside table to read for 30 minutes at the end of the day to retain
one’s faith in human nature and the basic goodness in all people.

“The stories you have selected warm one’s heart and balance the
news that we hear through the media each day. Your book restores
the soul and gives one a positive sense of what life is really all about.
Great job! I’m sure it will be a tremendous success.”

Bob Reasoner

President, International Council for Self-Esteem
Author,
Building Self-Esteem

Jack Canfield

Mark Victor Hansen

Amy Newmark

Foreword by Heidi Krupp

Foreword,
Heidi Krupp

Introduction

How It All Began,
Jack Canfield

Chapter 1

~On Love~

My Soul Mate,
Mark Victor Hansen

The Spirit of Love,
Deepak Chopra

Love: The One Creative Force,
Eric Butterworth

All I Remember,
Bobbie Probstein

Heart Song,
Patty Hansen

True Love,
Barry and Joyce Vissell

The Hugging Judge,
Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen

It Can’t Happen Here?
Jack Canfield

Who You Are Makes a Difference,
Helice Bridges

One at a Time,
Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen

The Gift,
Bennett Cerf

A Brother Like That,
Dan Clark

On Courage,
Dan Millman

Big Ed,
Joe Batten

Love and the Cabbie,
Art Buchwald

A Simple Gesture,
John W. Schlatter

The Smile,
Hanoch McCarty

Amy Graham,
Mark Victor Hansen

A Story for Valentine’s Day,
Jo Ann Larsen

Carpe Diem!
Alan Cohen

I Know You, You’re Just Like Me!
Stan Dale

The Gentlest Need,
Fred T. Wilhelms

Bopsy,
Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen

Puppies for Sale,
Dan Clark

Chapter 2

~Learning to Love Yourself~

My Inner Physician,
Kris Carr

There Is Nothing Wrong with You,
Robert Holden

The Wise Monk,
Mastin Kipp

My Sister, My Friend,
Lori Deschene

The Golden Buddha,
Jack Canfield

Start with Yourself,
Anonymous

Nothing But the Truth!
Dallas Morning News

Covering All the Bases,
Source Unknown

My Declaration of Self-Esteem,
Virginia Satir

The Bag Lady,
Bobbie Probstein

Response/Ability,
Bernard Gunther

The Rules for Being Human,
Chérie Carter-Scott

Chapter 3

~On Parenting~

Training Camp,
Darren Hardy

See the Miracle,
Eric Handler

Children Learn What They Live,
Dorothy L. Nolte

Why I Chose My Father to Be My Dad,
Bettie B. Youngs

The Animal School,
George H. Reavis

Touched,
Victor Nelson

I Love You, Son,
Victor B. Miller

What You Are Is as Important as What You Do,
Patricia Fripp

The Perfect American Family,
Michael Murphy

Just Say It!
Gene Bedley

A Legacy of Love,
Bobbie Gee

Chapter 4

~On Learning~

Controlled Arrogance,
Mehmet Oz

I Am Happiness,
Robert Holden

A Light in the Darkness,
Nick Ortner

A Visit with Grandfather,
don Miguel Ruiz

Bilding Me a Fewchr,
Frank Trujillo

I Like Myself Now,
Everett Shostrum

All the Good Things,
Helen P. Mrosla

You Are a Marvel,
Pablo Casals

We Learn by Doing,
John Holt

The Hand,
Source Unknown

The Little Boy,
Helen E. Buckley

I Am a Teacher,
John W. Schlatter

Chapter 5

~Live Your Dream~

My Own Destiny,
Tory Johnson

I Think I Can!
Michele Borba

Rest in Peace: The “I Can’t” Funeral,
Chick Moorman

The 333 Story,
Bob Proctor

There Are No Vans,
Anthony Robbins

Ask, Ask, Ask,
Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen

Did the Earth Move for You?
Hanoch McCarty

Tommy’s Bumper Sticker,
Mark Victor Hansen

If You Don’t Ask, You Don’t Get — But If You Do, You Do,
Rick Gelinas

Rick Little’s Quest,
Adapted from Peggy Mann

The Magic of Believing,
Edward J. McGrath, Jr.

Glenna’s Goal Book,
Glenna Salsbury

Another Check Mark on the List,
John Goddard

Look Out, Baby, I’m Your Love Man!
Jack Canfield

Willing to Pay the Price,
John McCormack

Everybody Has a Dream,
Virginia Satir

Follow Your Dream,
Jack Canfield

The Box,
Florence Littauer

Encouragement,
Nido Qubein

Walt Jones,
Bob Moawad

Are You Strong Enough to Handle Critics?
Theodore Roosevelt

Risking,
Patty Hansen

Try Something Different,
Price Pritchett

Service with a Smile,
Karl Albrecht and Ron Zenke

Chapter 6

~Overcoming Obstacles~

The Blank Page,
MK Asante

Obstacles,
Viktor E. Frankl

Consider This,
Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen

John Corcoran — The Man Who Couldn’t Read,
Gary Smith

Don’t Be Afraid to Fail,
United Technologies Corporation

Abraham Lincoln Didn’t Quit,
Source Unknown

Lesson from a Son,
Danielle Kennedy

Failure? No! Just Temporary Setbacks,
Dottie Walters

For Me to Be More Creative, I Am Waiting for...,
David B. Campbell

Everybody Can Do Something,
Jack Canfield

Yes, You Can,
Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen

Run, Patti, Run,
Mark Victor Hansen

The Power of Determination,
Burt Dubin

Faith,
Roy Campanella

She Saved 219 Lives,
Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen

Are You Going to Help Me?
Mark Victor Hansen

Just One More Time,
Hanoch McCarty

There Is Greatness All Around You — Use It,
Bob Richards

Chapter 7

~Eclectic Wisdom~

In a Heartbeat,
Anthony Robbins

To Connect, Must We Disconnect?
Michael Bernard Beckwith

How to Give Up Bad Habits,
Gabrielle Bernstein

The Two Saddest Words,
Amy Newmark

You’ve Got Yourself a Deal!
Florence Littauer

Take a Moment to Really See,
Jeffrey Michael Thomas

If I Had My Life to Live Over,
Nadine Stair

Sachi,
Dan Millman

The Dolphin’s Gift,
Elizabeth Gawain

The Touch of the Master’s Hand,
Myra B. Welch

Afterword,
Amy Newmark

Meet the Contributors of the New Stories

Meet the Contributors of the Original Stories

Meet Our Authors

Thank You

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