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Chicken Soup for the Volunteer's Soul Stories to Celebrate the Spirit of Courage Caring and Community Author: Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Arline Oberst, John Boal, Tom Lagana, Laura Lagana, Arline McGraw Oberst, John T. Boal Deep within each one of us lies the ability to step up and care for those in need, even though we often feel overwhelmed by a complex world. In fact, more than 200 million people throughout the world offer their time and love to volunteering. The stories in Chicken Soup for the Volunteer's Soul highlight the efforts of everyday people in the Uni...  more »ted States and around the globe who volunteer with the American Red Cross, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Habitat for Humanity, the Peace Corps, Points of Light, Rotary and many, many other nonprofit organizations. Lovingly chosen from more than six thousand stories, poems and cartoons, these tales will inspire readers to do everything in their power to help those in need. Chapters include: The Rewards of Volunteering, Giving Back, Making a Difference, New Appreciation, Love and Kindness, Defining Moments, A Matter of Perspective, Overcoming Obstacles and On Wisdom. Readers will cherish the story of a community that rallied together to send warm winter coats to refugee families in Kosovo. They'll be moved by the tale of a woman with a "smiley voice" who made audiotapes for the visually impaired despite a losing battle with cancer. They'll never forget the eight-year-old boy without arms or legs who fearlessly wielded a tennis racquet to propel a ball down the length of a room. And they'll be charmed by a rabbit named Cadberi who brings boundless joy to residents of a nursing home.  « less Post This Book + Reminder Login | Register ISBN-13: 9780757300141 ISBN-10: 0757300146 Publication Date: 7/15/2002 Pages: 400 Rating: Currently 3.7/5 Stars.  15 3.7 stars, based on 15 ratings Publisher: HCI Book Type: Paperback Other Versions: Hardcover Reviews: Member | Amazon | Write a Review

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Caitlin M. (caitcat) reviewed Chicken Soup for the Volunteer's Soul: Stories to Celebrate the Spirit of Courage, Caring and Community on 2/14/2010 + 4 more book reviews

If you've ever led a team of volunteers, you will be inspired. If you've been a volunteer, you will recognize yourself.

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