Chicken Soup for the Christian Soul

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Summary: Mistitled book can be used to check your ¿vital" signs
Review: As a previous reviewer observed, there is precious little in this book that is distinctly Christian and parts which are decidedly non-Christian, so if your desire is to find a book which will firm up your faith in Jesus or use as a witnessing tool, you need to look elsewhere. And for those few stories that contain supernatural elements, it is not clear whether they were written just for effect or meant to document true happenings. Still, many of these short stories are extremely moving, so if the tears do not flow freely as you work your way through this book, don't bother to check for a pulse. You have none.

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Summary: It was an inspiration
Review: Chicken Soup for the Chrisitian soul is a collection of 101 short stories written by a variety of authors. The book is similar to the Chicken Soup for the Soul, except there are Christian values and beliefs woven into the book. The book really helped me learn how to show Christ in my life, whether it be at school, work, or anywhere. The book had many great stories. One of my favorite stories was The Bible. It is about a young man about to graduate from high school. All of the grads normally get cars as their gifts so he was expecting one. He went out with his father and found a car. He was very excited when the day of graduation came. His dad gave him his present, which was a bible. The boy threw it down and ran out. They never spoke again. Almost 40 years later the boy recieved a phone call that his dad had died. He went home to sort through his dad's belonging. While he was there he found the Bible that his dad gave him. He opened it and there was a check for the exact amount of the car. That story along with many others had a theme. When I was feeling low in my faith I read stories of how people deepened theirs. Reading how others were in the same situation as me help to encourage me. There is a story for every mood and everyday. There are stories on parents and teens fighting. Most teenagers have problems with their parents and sometimes both the parent and the teen feel alone. The book is a good reminder that others are going through the same things. There are stories about miracles if you are feeling like God is missing from your life. The stories taught me how to pick God out of days or even a situation. There are not only stories there are also jokes and comics. There is a whole section called on the lighter side, which is very funny. There are stories on every topic of life. There are stories that will make you cry, laugh, rejoice, and just smile. The book changed the way I look at life, family, friends, and most importantly God. The book opened my eyes to all the little acts of kindness that I sometimes over look. "This will lead you to forgive others for their trespasses asnd yourself for your shortcomings" The book is for everyone.

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Summary: I'm not even Christian and I LOVE THIS BOOK!! READ IT!
Review: Chicken Soup for the Christian Soul is undeniably the BEST one of the Chicken Soup series! I'm not a religious person so I wasn't sure what I'd get out of the book so imagine my shock when I put down the book with tears streaming down my face. Chicken Soup for the Christian Soul feeds and nourishes the soul by its tales of enduring faith. I STRONGLY RECOMMEND IT!!! You don't have to be Christian to relate to this book. It is for anyone looking for a guiding light.

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Summary: I'm not even Christian and I LOVE THIS BOOK!! READ IT!
Review: Chicken Soup for the Christian Soul is undeniably the BEST one of the Chicken Soup series! I'm not a religious person so I wasn't sure what I'd get out of the book so imagine my shock when I put down the book with tears streaming down my face. Chicken Soup for the Christian Soul feeds and nourishes the soul by its tales of enduring faith. I STRONGLY RECOMMEND IT!!! You don't have to be Christian to relate to this book. It is for anyone looking for a guiding light.

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Summary: Chicken Soup proves its ability to enrich one's life.
Review: Chicken Soup for the Christian Soul paints a beautiful picture of true Christian love. The book does exactly as the title implies: warms the heart and rekindles the soul. The stories are very touching and moving, and they are all the more remarkable because they are true. Chicken Soup leaves the reader feeling very loving towards others and wanting to follow many actions of the people in the book. Chicken Soup's many themes include love, friendship, and devotion. Most of the stories in the book are based on one of these ideas. Often the stories show how love and friendship impacted or changed the author's life. People come to value these things much more when they have really been involved with the feelings of love and friendship. Chicken Soup makes a point to impress these values on the reader. The stories in Chicken Soup for the Christian Soul are all drawn from personal experience or the experience of a friend. This makes them seem quite real to the reader and leaves a very lasting impression. Many of the stories in the book question the power of Christ in one's life. Every time, His power holds true. Other times, the stories of devotion show just how rewarding love can be. These two things really give the reader something to think about. Also, the reader doesn't take so many things for granted. The Chicken Soup stories have all been very well written. They are worded in a way so as to touch the reader with everything they say. The book argues and defends its title very well and answers all questions posed in any of the stories. Chicken Soup for the Christian Soul proves to be very accessible to just about any reader of reasonable age, although the book probably has a more lasting impression on Christians. But, being a Christian isn't necessary to understand and enjoy the book. The point of view varies throughout the book, which makes it a little more interesting to read. The strengths of the Chicken Soup for the Christian Soul include the wonderful Christian-like themes it addresses throughout the book. Also, the book's ability to leave a lasting impression and make the reader truly grateful is definitely very important. As for weaknesses, none were noticeable. This book really contributes to the reader's understanding of life in general and how a little love and caring can go a long way. Reading Chicken Soup for the Christian Soul would definitely be a positive influence on just about anyone. The book proves its capability to cheer someone up when the soul feels blue. This is a wonderful book that plenty of people would enjoy, should they take the time to understand the feelings of the authors. Chicken Soup can certainly change the way one looks at themselves and others and make the quality of life much richer.

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Summary: Soup to go!
Review: Chicken soup sure does it! This is chock full oflife-affirming nuggets that warm the heart whatever religion. Thelast time I read such a positive presentation of Spirit in our daily lives was when I read Richard Patton's "The Autobiography of Jesus of Nazareth and the Missing Years" - which, if you haven't read it, is a MUST! "Chicken Soup" is down to earth, get yer fingers dirty Spirituality. It is a memory landmark like the Kennedy Assassination - you always remember where you were when you first read it. The writing style is unassuming and therefore easilly digestible. Very recommended.

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Summary: This is a book to open the heart and rekindle the spirit.
Review: Chicken Suop for the Christian Soul is a collection of stories full of love, forgiveness, hope, and charity to open the heart and rekindle the spirit. The book is divided into 8 sections including loving, giving, parents and parenting, faith, the lighter side, death and dying, a matter of perspective, and overcoming obsticles. Each section is filled with inspirational stories about the miracles Christ has preformedin people's lives.

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Summary: It has rekindled my faith in God.
Review: Every story I read brings tears & happiness to me. Never ever has a book done that before. I read certain stories over & over again. It has brought alive the faith which I thought was lost.

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Summary: Awesome book!
Review: Hey all you Christians! be sure to check out this book, stories on just about everything to help you in your faith and growth! Check it out!

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Summary: You gotta buy this book!
Review: I am still reading this but, it has been just as fun to read as all the others I have read. The short stories are good for me and my hectic schedule and short attention span(I am 25 years old and getting better on the attention part). If I need a little laugh, I go to the funny part,and, every section has a different type of short stories in it. Of course, some will make you feel like crying or touch your soul, some will make you giggle or maybe even burst out laughing if you have had the same experience. The "Family Circus" cartoons are light-hearted ways to look at important things as well. You gotta buy this book!