Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul: Stories to Open the Hearts and Rekindle the Spirts of Women

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Summary: It gave me the hugs and strength I needed to lift my spirit!
Review: I was having a rough couple of weeks,during the Thanksgiving holiday and afterward.Our whole family had come down with the flu,and with two toddlers,it is very consuming to say the least. My only outlet when I cannot leave my house,is my e-mail list of other stay-at -home moms.It is sometimes the only place we can turn to complain and cry out our daily frustrations. I guess it was the first time that I had not been myself,and I really didn't care.I was just so tired and miserable.The house was a mess.I was a worse mess.And my husband was about to leave for a week in Japan on business. Christmas shopping was not what I wanted to do either.December was getting bleaker by the moment. Then one day a package came in the mail in a brown paper envelope.It was from one of my e-mail moms!She sent a note saying she was concerned about me,and that she hoped this book would help.I was so surprised by this thoughtful gesture,that I immediately sat down at my kitchen table and read the first couple of stories. For the first time in a long while,I felt the hugs of friends,women I did not know,but shared dreams and passions and just plain living.This was a book for me to get lost in,and to find myself at the same time. I kept it in my bathroom,and I read at least one story everytime I was in there.Sometimes a mother can only get the chance to read while she is sitting on her ceramic "throne"! I am so grateful I was given this book of stories.They have gotten me through many a rough day during the month of December.And I feel so much better about myself now,and not nearly so alone.

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Summary: Reaching into the hearts of Women around the world
Review: If it's true that most books are bought by women, then this book is the perfect book. As one of the more recent in the series of heart warming books, the Woman's Soul is one of the best. There are audio clips from this book at http://www.positive-place.com, follow the Chicken Soup for the Soul links

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Summary: We wanted this book to touch and move the hearts of women.
Review: My co-authors and I have been profoundly affected by the response to Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul. Our vision for this book was that it touch and move the hearts of women. Now, we are receiving letters from women around the country with comments like: "Your book touched my heart like nothing else I've ever read. The stories made me laugh, smile, cry, dream and feel so many things I hadn't let myself have time to feel for so long." From our hearts to yours we thank you for allowing us to be part of your lives

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Summary: Next to the Bible, this book is a must!
Review: The stories are short but all are wonderful; the book has no beginning, no end. You can open the book to any page and read that story. The stories make you glad, sad, joyful, give you hope, make you laugh, make you mad, make you want to read them all. They uplift you, bring you down to earth, or make you think about yourself and wonder how you would have acted or reacted? What is amazing is that these women are not so different from you or your family or friends after all. We are all important, just like the patches in a patchwork quilt. It takes all kinds to make one beautiful world (quilt, too)

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Summary: I laughed, I creid, I loved the stories!
Review: The wonderful stories in this volume were warm and easily read. Heartfelt, tender, thought provoking, an emotionally engrossing look at womanhood from different points in life, from a diverse range of authors. The emotional impact is powerful. I laughed, then cried tears of sadness and joy. This is a wonderful book for sharing with a friend of either sex, a book you will read more than once, savoring the ingredients over and over like a favorite food

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Summary: Great Stories for MOMS!
Review: There are several books that enlighten you, and this is surely one of them. Then there are books that change you, books that you take with you for the rest of your life, and these you must share with fellow seekers. These are the books that have unconditionally inspired me to be a better person and that I recommend to anyone searching for inspiration. The first is "The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho" this book is all about a shepherd trying to find his treasure. In the end he realizes his treasure was the journey, the people he met, the souls that touched him(How beautiful!) The second is "Siddhartha by Herman Hesse" A brilliant tale of a man who gives up everything for a journey of enlightenment. On his journey he meets the Buddha, he meets ascetics, and he meets his...(I wont spoil it for you). The last one is for kids, but it is still beautiful. "The Butterfly by Jay Singh" is a tale about a caterpillar in search of her smile! One day this caterpillar realizes she can no longer smile anymore because she is living an inauthentic life. She musters the courage to leave the Silk Palace to find her smile and discovers a whole new world that was hidden from her. Buy them, read them, be inspired!

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Summary: Inspiring n touching tales...
Review: There are so many Inspiring and touching tales that fills our hearts with emotion. One wonders 'why' things happen as they shouldn't or 'How' do miracles change the course of our lives. There are moments in everybody's life where at a point you encounter obstacles, where your self esteem gets low, attitude differences opine or whatever be, awe-inspiring stories of this book glues you to stir your heart to be more wiser. It rekindles the spirits undoubtedly when we read the emotional narrations of others and wonder - We too come across lot of experiences in life. Should we not pen it down? Easy it may seem, needs inspirations like these stories to share alike tales. This book sure is a great 'light up spirits' book for woman, self inspirations you can say. Topics on Love, Attitude & self esteem, Special moments, Dreams, Truth & wisdom n more are widely covered which makes it a special read. I cherish this book and read n re-read at times. Good pick

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Summary: touches ones heart and soul
Review: This book can really relate to women and it touches one heart and soul to the deepest of depths and feelings, feelings of all kinds whether sad, or whatever. I really enjoyed it and would recommend it to anybody searching for a soul toucher, or a heart warmer.

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Summary: I really think this is a very inspirational book.
Review: This book has helped me through hard times and I feel that it is very inspirational. I recommend this book to anyone, whether you're reading because of problems, or just to enjoy it.

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Summary: Wonderful!!!
Review: This book is a true inspiration to all women dealing with thecurveballsthat life sometimes throws our way. With this book comes inspiration and ecouragement that no woman should go without.