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Summary: Very inspiring. It gets me started immediately ....
Review: Another very inspiring book in the "Chicken Soup" series. I have read many of them and they are now a permanent part of my personal collection and I reread them often for inspirations.The "Chicken Soup For The Writer's Soul" is one book that I bought without having read a few pages of it as it was nicely wrapped up in the bookstore. But due to my past pleasant experiences reading books in the "Chicken Soup" series, I just bought it. And guess what? This is the book that has given me the most impact. I have all the while enjoyed reading and writing. But apart from building up a library of hundreds of books .. I have never really got down to any serious writing. But the funny thing is I have often been approached by friends and associates to write reports and letters for them, in particular, letter of complaints! Yes, I am very good at that. Hah Hah. After reading this book, I finally knew why. The writer in me has been identified and recognised!!! Or should I say, "awakened". It never felt better than to discover something you would really love to do deep within you. When I first started a website project, "The Great Minds Project" at AwesomeLife.Com, I approached many great minds from all over the world to help ... and eventhough many have generously agreed to share their knowledge for free with other fellow human beings, many have turned me down. Eventhough I knew it was a meaningful project, it was tough getting turned down time and again. After reading "Chicken Soup For The Writer's Soul", I finally came to the realisation that instead of begging people to share their knowledge and success secrets in life, I might as well write them myself. Voila!!! I have found the answer. And that is precisely what I am going to do. Halfway through this book, GraciousHearts.Com is born. I will write and write .. true stories that will inspire people, insights that will move people ... lessons that will change people's lives ... just like this book. Thank you so much and keep up the awesome work. God bless.
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Summary: Very Inspiring!!! It got me started immediately ...
Review: Another very inspiring book in the "Chicken Soup" series. I have read many of them and they are now a permanent part of my personal collection and I reread them often for inspirations. The "Chicken Soup For The Writer's Soul" is one book that I bought without having read a few pages of it as it was nicely wrapped up in the bookstore. But due to my past pleasant experiences reading books in the "Chicken Soup" series, I just bought it. And guess what? This is the book that has given me the most impact. I have all the while enjoyed reading and writing. But apart from building up a library of hundreds of books .. I have never really got down to any serious writing. But the funny thing is I have often been approached by friends and associates to write reports and letters for them, in particular, letter of complaints! Yes, I am very good at that. Hah Hah. After reading this book, I finally knew why. The writer in me has been identified and recognised!!! Or should I say, "awakened". It never felt better than to discover something you would really love to do deep within you. When I first started a website project, "The Great Minds Project" at AwesomeLife.Com, I approached many great minds from all over the world to help ... and eventhough many have generously agreed to share their knowledge for free with other fellow human beings, many have turned me down. Eventhough I knew it was a meaningful project, it was tough getting turned down time and again. After reading "Chicken Soup For The Writer's Soul", I finally came to the realisation that instead of begging people to share their knowledge and success secrets in life, I might as well write them myself. Voila!!! I have found the answer. And that is precisely what I am going to do. Halfway through this book, GraciousHearts.Com is born. I will write and write .. true stories that will inspire people, insights that will move people ... lessons that will change people's lives ... just like this book. Thank you so much and keep up the awesome work. God bless.
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Summary: Motivator
Review: As a future freelance writer I totally enjoyed this book. I can not believe I read it in a few days. Many of the authors of the stories gave their email address and contact information. This was a great idea. Great motivational read for writers, especially new writers like myself.
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Summary: A Must Have
Review: As a woman on the verge of entering the publishing realm, Chicken Soup for the Writer's Soul couldn't come at a more opportune time. It's like destiny is trying to get your attention to let you know that if these fine writers have struggled and made it, so can others. As a person who also loves to read I enjoyed being fed by numerous inspirational stories that show the sorrows, joys, and emotional rollercoaster of being a writer. I enjoyed the Terry McMillan story entitled, "Why I Write" because it shows she is sincere about what she does and about getting inside her characters heads and hearts so she can gain understanding. I also was enthralled with Bud Gardner's "A Chat With Alex Haley". The fact that Gardner had the courage to write such a legend and to ask him to speak at a writer's conference is one thing; to have Mr. Haley respond affirmatively just to turn around and do something totally unexpected, scary yet delightful, says a lot about how much a writer's life can be filled with surprises. I really am grateful such a book exists; it's empowering to know others share your feelings about your dreams. I would encourage all inspiring and professional writers to pick up a copy of this book. I believe you will notice immediately the difference that this book will make in your life.
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Summary: More Soup Please!
Review: Being a writer is often a lonely job. There comes a time in every writer's life when the naysayers suddenly seem right: You'll never make it as a writer, you'll never get published or you'll never write another thing. When you start thinking this way it's time for more soup....Chicken Soup for the Writers Soul.
This book was a comfort and a huge motivator. It made me want to get myself to a computer and get back to writing. I hope the authors do a sequel and in the mean time while I wait to see if my latest article will be published I'm going to read the book again. I wish I could give this ten stars. Kimberley Lindsay Wilson
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Summary: Write for your Life
Review: Chicken Soup for The Writer's Soul is an inspirational book for writers who often find themselves isolated and misunderstood. It contains many essays of those who, despite all of the obstacles, managed to succeed anyway. Although as a writer myself, I have heard many of the same stories, I still find them to be enjoyable. However, what I like best in the book are the stories that tell how writing has managed to make a difference in the lives of people. My favorite chapter of all was Defining Moments. One of the most important things about this book is the subject matter doesn't grow old. Any time a writer feels down and discouraged he or she can go to it and find an essay about someone who was in the same position. Another important thing was the list of authors in the back of the book. Many listings have phone numbers, addresses, or emails and many of the writers invite readers to contact them. To me, this seems like a possible way to find a mentor. For all writers, be warned, once you read this book, you will do some soul searching of your own about your writing. I know that I did.
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Summary: A GIFT FOR WRITERS
Review: From the moment I first saw the title,I knew that I must buy this book and I did. If you ever experienced writing then giving up, rejection after rejection, writer's block or other malaises that haunt a writer then Chicken Soup will abundantly fill your soul with joy in being a writer. Over eighty authors from diverse backgrounds share with us their anecdotes, memories and triumphs of writing. Many of them were told they didn't have what it takes to become a writer. Others were discouraged at an early age while some faced rejection after rejection. After reading their stories you will know that through it all writing made a difference in their lives and subsequently in the lives of their readers despite the hardships a writer faces. This book is truly a gift for writers as they go through the process of putting their thoughts onto paper. The book is broken down into ten sections with topics which include how the author became a writer, obstacles to overcome, making a difference and many other pertinent insights for a writer. By all means, if you write or want to write, purchase this book for inspiration, reflection and with the hope knowing that you are not alone as a writer.
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Summary: Much better than Cup O' Noodles!
Review: Having writer's block? Used to love writing, but now it seems you have to force yourself to pick up a pen (or open your word processing program)? Get this book, but don't read it all at once or you won't have time left to write! This book helps you realize WHY you are a writer and that your favorite writers struggle with the same silly self-doubts! Forgotten the power of your words? Read the first couple of stories and realize your pen holds the same power Soup's pages do.
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Summary: 5 stars isnt really enough
Review: i borrowed this book from a friend and i thought it was really touching and wonderful....i've always wanted to be a writer and i write a lot..it sort of reflected the way i felt about myself even though i'm only fifteen and have a long way to go...i recomend it to anyone.
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Summary: YOU REALLY DO OWE IT TO YOURSELF
Review: I can't even begin to express my gratitude for the publication of this book. I knew about this book since March or April and knew it would be a success based on how well the Chicken Soup Series is doing. But I didn't count on how it would make me feel inside. This book was so inspirational it bought tears to my eyes and at the same time brought a smile to my face and laughter through my mouth. This book is a definite for any writer from aspiring to professional to famous. Oh it's truly worth it. I can not begin to say. Within a week I was back at my computer printing all of my work and sending them out to potential magazines. This book is a must for anyone aspiring to become anything others will try to discourage. You have to get it. I'm telling you: after you're done with this book, you will KNOW you can achieve anything. You'll just know.
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