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

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Summary: an absolutely must-read for all women, regardless of age !!!
Review: this book is very inspirational no matter what your plight in life is or has been. there is something there that every woman can identify with in their own lives, no matter what her age or ethnicity. the stories and shared experiences are so real and from the heart that I was overcome with sentiment and emotion. a truly terrific must-read book for ALL women

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Summary: the best inspirational book i've read!
Review: This book really has a lot to offer. Having not experienced some of life's givings yet, I myself could not relate to some of the stories specifically, however,I was still moved by many of the stories. Each one has so much to offer. Many help me get through the trying period in my life I am experiencing right now. I can't wait until they come out with the "second helping."

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Summary: Touching, but repetitive
Review: This book was better than I had imagined it would be. Many of the stories included brought a smile to my face. However, I had to spread my reading of the book out over five months because I found the stories somewhat repetitive. I am not belittling the heartbreak many of the writers seem to share, but after a while it felt a little bit whiny rather than enlightening.

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Summary: The essence of woman's spirituality revealed.
Review: This book was given to me as a surprise gift from a coworker. I began reading it one spring morning at six a.m. while accompanying my S/O fishing. As the morning sun shone on me and I sipped at my hot coffee, I became totally involved in the lives of the people whose stories enlighten and/or simply enrich the spirit. It is a true celebration of many aspects of what being a woman is about. There are so many sides to us, so much to learn about ourselves, so much to explore, so much of life to be absorbed. In our neverending quest to give and experience the precious things in life, this book is a wonderful roadmap to help us seek out that which we have yet to experience and to relive that which has already brought us joy. It is about all of what is right with those of us of the feminine persuasion and celebrates loving, sharing, giving, nurturing and growing. If there are any men who are still puzzled by us, maybe they should read a sampling of topics from this book. It will give them a greater understanding of some of what makes us the creatures that we are. And for those who do understand, it will draw them even closer to us and enrich their own spirits as well. I have since also given this book to several friends as presents, however, I also included a pocket-size package of tissues....just in case!!!

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Summary: The essence of woman's spirituality revealed.
Review: This book was given to me as a surprise gift froma coworker. I began reading it one spring morningat six a.m. while accompanying my S/O fishing. As the morning sun shone on me and I sipped at my hot coffee, I became totally involved in the lives of the people whose stories enlighten and/or simply enrich the spirit. It is a true celebration of many aspects of what being a woman is about. There are so many sides to us, so much to learn about ourselves, so much to explore, so much of life to be absorbed. In our neverending quest to give and experience the precious things in life, this book is a wonderful roadmap to help us seek out that which we have yet to experience and to relive that which has already brought us joy. It is about all of what is right with those of us of the feminine persuasion and celebrates loving, sharing, giving, nurturing and growing. If there are any men who are still puzzled by us, maybe they should read a sampling of topics from this book. It will give them a greater understanding of some of what makes us the creatures that we are. And for those who do understand, it will draw them even closer to us and enrich their own spirits as well. I have since also given this book to several friends as presents, however, I also included a pocket-size package of tissues....just in case!!!

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Summary: Heartwarming and Inspirational !!!
Review: This book was so inspirational ! It brought so much joy to each new day. I can't wait for for the woman's soul part II !

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Summary: A Fantastic Book!!
Review: This book will make you laugh, cry or it my even change your life. It is by far the best book I have ever read. GET THIS BOOK! IT IS WONDERFUL!

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Summary: Very motavated book that touched me in way unimaginable.
Review: This Chicken soup book was delightful reading for me. I'm not very easily touched by a book, but these storied related to me in inspiring ways. They made me realize that other people relate in some of the same situations that I have experienced and the solutions were very simular. I can't wait to read more of the Chicken Soup series.

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Summary: A Two Boxer! (Kleenex, that is)
Review: This is a wonderful feel good book that is definitely a two boxer. That's two boxes of Kleenexes that you'll need to get through this one! The very first story sets the tone for the whole book. This story about a mother and daughter and the love that they shared was the most touching and one of the best stories contained within. As with any anthology, with many authors, the writing style differs throughout and you may find yourself captured by one author and wanting to get rid of the next author all within the same chapter. I like how the editors divided the book into sections about love, attitude and self-esteem, overcoming obstacles, marriage, motherhood, special moments, living your dream, aging, finding a higher wisdom, and truths across generations. This is definitely a book that you want to share with your woman friends and female family members. There are certain stories that should be photocopied and read often, to capture the feelings they evoke. Another especially touching story was written by a nursing home nurse about the love of an elderly couple and their struggle to be together their last remaining days. Two days after the author was located to provide permission to be printed, she died, leaving her loving story to be read by the world. This book brings out many emotions that in the end make you feel glad to be a woman and respect the richness of all your life experiences. It sure has made me feel a little less challenged and lot more honored and rewarded that I share commonalities with all of the women in these wonderful stories.

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Summary: A must have, to remind us of what is importain in life.
Review: This story shows that god sent children for another purpose tha merely to keep up the race to enlarge our hearts.I really injoyed this story,because kids are so perious to this world and that they are our future.