Chicken Soup for the Soul
By katrhina23
@katrhina23 (1282)
United States
November 7, 2008 8:34pm CST
I love reading Chicken Soup for the Soul. The stories inspire me, give me chance to reflect on yself and they most of the time make me cry.
I have read several chicken Soup for the Soul books, but my favorite is Chicken Soup for the Teacher's Soul. It was given to me by my mentor when I was a new teacher here in the US. It was her christmas gift to me.
How about you, have you read the book? How did it affect you?
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9 responses
@patgalca (18390)
• Orangeville, Ontario
8 Nov 08
I have read 8 different Chicken Soup books (and have even submitted to them). I've read Couple's Soul, Mother's Soul, Mother's Soul 2, Parent's Soul, Christian's Soul, Women's Soul, the original Chicken Soup for the Soul, and my favourite Chicken Soup for the Writer's Soul.
I can't believe the number of books they have out. And to think they were rejected by many publishers before they got their first book published. I think they have gone a little extreme now as they have Chicken Soup for the American Idol's Soul. Seems silly and really pushing it... like they're running out of ideas. But I liked the ones I read (and my daughter has read pre-teen and teen souls' books) and I'm sure the dog lovers and fishermen and golfers, etc., enjoy the books that are directed at them as well.
@Pigglies (9329)
• United States
8 Nov 08
Yeah, I've noticed that too that they seem to have everything almost. I read the Christian Soul only because my grandmother bought it for me.
I think they can keep coming out with 2nd, 3rd, 4th editions of everything. It's hard to believe they can sell so many of these but I guess they are good looking gift ideas.
@katrhina23 (1282)
• United States
8 Nov 08
Its really pretty amazing that they have compiled a lot of stories and had them organized into different categories.
Well most of them are submitted by different people. And maybe their researchers are really good.
Chicken Soup for the American Idol's Soul? that s cute ;)
I only read the Chichen Soup 1st , 2nd, 3rd, 6th (my favorite) servings. I havent gotten one with categories except for the Teacher's Soul whichw as givien to me by my mentor.
@sdas86 (6076)
• Malaysia
8 Feb 09
Hi,
I learn about this book few minutes ago when I was reading another discussion. It seems that this book is quite good. I read a lot of good comments about it. I will surely look for it in book store soon.
@katrhina23 (1282)
• United States
12 Feb 09
I am very sure you will love this book. Have fun reading !
@KrauseHome (36447)
• United States
1 May 09
I have read many of these Books, and truly would recommend these to anyone who is needing a little bit of Inspiration and hope in their life. I have even considered trying to get some of my work printed in one of these, but not ever sure my Work is good enough as well. But honestly you can never go wrong reading or buying any of these books for sure.
@sweetpeasmom (1325)
• United States
9 Nov 08
I totally agree with you , i love these books. I have read quite a few of them and love them. they truely inspire and make me cry and happy at the same time.
@katrhina23 (1282)
• United States
9 Nov 08
When i read soem stories, I would end up with runny nose and swollen eyes because I cried the whole time. LOL
@cream97 (29086)
• United States
8 Nov 08
No, not yet! But, I love their books! They are very inspiring and they tell many facts about life's struggles.. I love to read these type of books. I just have to select my category for my interest and then, I will read the book that I would like to know more about.
@katrhina23 (1282)
• United States
8 Nov 08
Me too. I love these kinds of books. Even if they make me cry. I might try the Cook's soul since i love to cook.
I might get used ones from ebay since the brand new ones cost a lot.
@willie_guo (110)
• China
9 Nov 08
it is quite a nice book .though i havenot read it through so far ,even used to occasionally i skipped some pages for the purpose of speeding up my readings,it has consistently been inspired me ,let me gain many benefits from the articles.
@katrhina23 (1282)
• United States
9 Nov 08
I do that also. I dont normally follow along the pages. I choose the stories I read.
@Pigglies (9329)
• United States
8 Nov 08
I've read all the teenage ones when I was younger and most of the pet ones as well. I thought the teenage books were pretty corny, but with a few good stories that ended up making me get the whole series. But then the pet ones were mostly good.
If they come out with Chicken Soup for the Gay and Lesbian Soul, I'll definitely get that one. But most of their books out now don't interest me.
@oyenkai (4394)
• Philippines
19 Mar 09
I've read several Chicken Soup for the Soul books :) I never had a copy for myself though because I only borrow them from friends. I liked it when I was younger but I guess I got tired of the same "plot" over and over again and have shifted back to reading novels :)
Thanks for the response on my discussion!
@willie_guo (110)
• China
9 Nov 08
i m also benefited a lot from that nice book .to tell the truth ,i havenot read it throught so far ,for sometimes i might have skipped some pages for the purpose of speeding up my readings.when recollect this book ,i have found it has been inspiring me here and there ,i like it most ,needless to say the stories and the wise author.
