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Book Reviews of Chicken Soup for the Soul: 101 Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit

Chicken Soup for the Soul: 101 Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit
Chicken Soup for the Soul 101 Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit
Author: Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen
ISBN-13: 9781558742628
ISBN-10: 155874262X
Publication Date: 5/1/1993
Pages: 309
Rating:
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 254 ratings
Publisher: HCI
Book Type: Paperback
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44 Book Reviews submitted by our Members...sorted by voted most helpful

hoopridge avatar reviewed Chicken Soup for the Soul: 101 Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit on + 252 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 6
Hokey? Check.
Sentimental? Check.
Overly-dramatic? Check.
Somewhat silly? Check twice.

Yes, it's all of the above, but these stories are really sweet, if read in small doses. I like to read the shorter ones to my students so they can see life is not all about Grand Theft Auto and Cell Phones and MTV and cans of Red Bull: it's about helping others, feeling happy, and being caring and concerned young adults.
reviewed Chicken Soup for the Soul: 101 Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit on + 79 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
Wonderful, heartwarming stories. I loved this book.
KayCee1976 avatar reviewed Chicken Soup for the Soul: 101 Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit on + 12 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
A nice feel-good inspirational book. Once in awhile everyone needs to read stories like these.
blessedmomma avatar reviewed Chicken Soup for the Soul: 101 Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit on + 11 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Enlightening and comforting when you are feeling blue.
reviewed Chicken Soup for the Soul: 101 Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit on + 12 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
The first Chicken Soup for the Soul collection - find out where it all started! 101 insipring and uplifting stories that will open your heart and mind, and rekindle the spirit.
reviewed Chicken Soup for the Soul: 101 Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit on + 45 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
"Chicken Soup for The Soul inspires the reader and helps us remember the important things in life- love,connection and gratitude."
This is the first book and they have written various books on diff topics like chicken soup for the soul 2, as well as things like for the gardner,the graduate,the new mom,for the grieving,for the doctors soul,for the nurses soul,for parents,for men etc.
Fun and light hearted material and you may even shed some tears.
reviewed Chicken Soup for the Soul: 101 Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit on + 7 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
The inspiring original!
reviewed Chicken Soup for the Soul: 101 Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit on + 111 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Two of America's best-loved inspirational speakers share the very best of their collected stories and favorite tales that have touched the hearts of people everywhere. Canfield and Hansen bring you wit and wisdom, hope and empowerment to buoy you up through life's dark moments
reviewed Chicken Soup for the Soul: 101 Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit on + 33 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
this book helped me get through some real hard tomes.
reviewed Chicken Soup for the Soul: 101 Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit on + 24 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Short, heartwarming, uplifting stories...the best of human nature.
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Helpful Score: 1
I have enjoyed all of Canfield/Hansens's books. They help to give me inspiration.
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Helpful Score: 1
Chicken Soup for the Soul inspires the reader and helps us remember the important things in life - love, connection, and gratitude.
rowdyblues avatar reviewed Chicken Soup for the Soul: 101 Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit on + 11 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I love the inspirational stories in the Chicken Soup for the Soul series.
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I collect Chicken Soup for the Soul books and enjoy the stories in each one. Add this one to your collection or read and pass it on.
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I really love all the Chicken Soup for the Soul books. The stories are heartwarming and lift my spirits up every time I read them. My husband uses the stories sometimes in his teachings at his job at a rescue mission. Great book!
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This is a nice collection of thought provoking bits and pieces.
reviewed Chicken Soup for the Soul: 101 Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit on + 55 more book reviews
Heartwarming and funny stories
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This is the first of the Chicken Soup series.
reviewed Chicken Soup for the Soul: 101 Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit on + 8 more book reviews
short uplifting stories
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Good stories. Almost anyone can enjoy this book.
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This book is wonderful. Almost every story made me cry.
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AWESOME!!! Need I say more? It's very inspirational.
In VERY good condition
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Great inspirational book!
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this book has some writing inside the front cover
MommyJen avatar reviewed Chicken Soup for the Soul: 101 Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit on
touching, heartfelt stories that make you smile and cry!
ilovedale3 avatar reviewed Chicken Soup for the Soul: 101 Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit on + 524 more book reviews
The book that started it all. Beautiful stories that will inspire you!
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Really nice inspirational stories.
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The one that started it all!
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Inspiring, especially on those days when you need a reminder of how wonderful you and your life are!
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I've actually enjoyed some of the other chicken soup books more than this one.
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101 stories to open the heart and rekindle the spirit.
reviewed Chicken Soup for the Soul: 101 Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit on + 209 more book reviews
Inspirational but just a little to ???? something. Not quite sure. It took me a long time to get through this book.
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uplifting...good to read in small amounts because it is short stories broken up into chapters.
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Very uplifting.
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Inspiring and encouraging anecdotes of humans and all their foibles, trials and the overcoming of them and heartwarming stories. Read them over many times.
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This is my favorite of the series, although they are all good. It will tug your heartstrings, make you laugh, make you cry, and make you grateful for all the wonderful things you have in your own life.
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101 stories to open the heart and rekindle the spirit.
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This book is full of hearwarming stories...some will make you laugh, and many will make you cry. All are true stories that made a difference in people's lives.
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"...inspires the reader and helps us remember the important things in life.. love, connection,l and gratiture", Barbara De Angelis, PHD author of How To Make Love All The Time.

In excellent condition
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Great read! Couldn't put the book done I literally read it front to back.
grannyc avatar reviewed Chicken Soup for the Soul: 101 Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit on + 160 more book reviews
I haven't read this book.
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I really enjoyed this book! I cannot see how this book would not impact a persons life in a good way.
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Such a wonderful bok to read when you are feeling the wieght of the world on your shoulders
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I love these books