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A 4th Course of Chicken Soup for the Soul: 101 More Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit

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I have read several of the Chicken Soup books and love them all. A five star rating is not high enough, it should be ten! I recommend all of the ones that I've read to all of my friends and even give out the Chicken Soup Calendars as gifts. I want them to experience the feelings that I have when I read the books. (My favorite story is the one about adoption when a child says that an adopted child is one that grows in her mommy's heart instead of her belly.)

I had read all three of the Chicken Soup books until 5 days ago when I recieved book 4 for my 11th birthday. There was one story that I read that made me realize what beautiful really is. That story was called "Beautiful on the Inside". It was about a little girl who when told she was beautiful, replied boredly, "Yes, I know!". Then her mother explained to her how to be beautiful on the inside. Then two years after, the child's friend's mother had died and they went to visit her grave. The little girl showed great care and love and sorrow to her friend. Then, after the child's friend left, she asked her mother,"Mommy, was I beautiful on the inside?"

A 4th Course of Chicken Soup for the Soul

By Melody Beattie, Bob Greene, Edgar Guest,
Harvey Mackay, Pat Riley, and many more

Stories, motivational excerpts

Chicken Soup for the Soul is a fantastic, true book with hundreds of stories inside all about people's real live experiences. The sections covered in here are about love, kindness, parents and parenting, teaching and learning, death and dying, matter of perspective, overcoming obstacles, and elective wisdom. Everyone and anyone who reads this book can find stories that they can relate to, while enjoying them. Happiness and sorrow is merely a speck of all the emotions felt throughout this amazing book. When reading this you are able to learn the different kinds of situations there are and the everyday people who go through them. This book is extraordinary and unique; how it slams real life into your face and shows exactly how unpredictable life can be. It also shows us how we should value those around us, for we do not know when it is anyone's time to go.
All of the characters are real people who have gone through an event and have decided to share it with us. Each story has a beginning, middle, and end to it; just like life. Their stories are there to help others or to send a powerful message across that has once touched them. Each and every story is unique, interesting, and 100% true. So be prepared for any kind of emotions, because in real life you don't always know what the outcome will be.
The stories in Chicken Soup for the Soul are all directly from those who experienced the story. They are all easy to understand and follow. The voice in each story is so strong that it actually feels as though the person is right there telling you their story; it's unbelievable! Though not all stories may be your type or make you feel comfortable, just skip them and move on to those that interest you more. There is something for everyone in this original book. After reading Chicken Soup for the Soul you will be able to truly see how precious life really is.

These books have touched so many people I know in so many ways. One of my grade school teachers read one of the books and it helped her to get through some tough times and she is one of the greatest people I know. I am only 14 and I especially enjoyed the Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul. I bought the book for a few of my friends as b-day gifts and they loved it. Where I go to high school, everyone there has it. I just wanted to let you know that those are the best books I know of and I enjoy them very much. Sincerely, Carla Sieczkowski Detroit, Michigan

I have read a number of Chicken Soup for the Soul books but felt I'd read some of these stories before. Probably not the best collection I've read.

Every time I find it Amazing!
How much Magic, Love & joy are in those books!
Every story- is a Gift!! :-)

I recommened you to read the introduction..
It is most touching, special and wonderful! :-)
"Good stories touch your heart in a special way no others can
and can transform your life forever!" (in my own words..)

If I could.. I would buy ALL of the books available!
(well maybe I can pass the one for Golfer soul.. ha ha!)

Thank you so much Jack and Mark- you Have changed the world!
Even here (in Israel) some people read your books..
and by now I have about 16 Chicken Soup books!
Not bad huh? :-) And I try to make those books known!
Optimism and good endings- is what needed here! :-)

Many of the stories are so touching- they can fix a whole day.
They can make me tear and appriciate my life more..
Make me want to Change The World for the better!
And also show all of my Love to the ones I love-
Not wait to another day or be affraid to show it!
and never forget the kindness of strangers!

Thank you Thank You Thank You! :-)

And for all the people here who don't know what to do- buy it! :-)
It's worth is! I promiss you! :-)

With Love and Joy!
Gil :-)

The stories in this edition of the book are my favorite. All of my friends have loved the autographed copies that I have given them. So many touching and tender stories, and even ones that make you chuckle.

I have purchased a number of the Chicken Soup series am I am quite pleased with them.

Ironically enough, I was sitting in the bathroom keeping my best friends little boy company as he took his bath when picked up the book that was laying on the floor from lack of somthing better to do. I opened it to a page that cought my eye and instantly became engaged. I read for what must have been a good 10 minutes when my thoughts were inturupted by a small voice in the tub. "Why are you crying?" the concerned 5 year old asked me with wide eyes and a caring heart. I thought about how I would answer this question. I smiled as I wrapped his damp body in a towel and lifted him onto my lap. "I'm happy-- and I love you." he gave me the most refreshing smile and the tightest hug, and in turn- the best gift he could have given me at that moment. The story I had just read reminded me of him so much-- it was about a nieve and big hearted little boy who was willing to give blood for his sister. Not realizing that he wasn't giving all of his blood- he thought he was going to die. The heart of the little boy in the story took me back to the time when matty's little sister had fallen on the ice, yet, she didn't cry nearly as hard as her older brother had. Children teach us so much--- and this book helps them do that. I spent the next few days engaged in the book-- often reading through teary eyes and almost always with chills. i finished that book and preceeded to buy a 2nd and 3rd helping. Although I've finished the books, I try to read one story a day when I first wake up and another before I fall asleep. It makes for a good beginning and end to every day. I strongly suggest that anyone read this book-- old or young, rich or poor, strong or weak. for it is sure to soften and strengthen even the hardest and most gaurded of hearts. - megan - 19 yrs old

Your books are inspirational and heartwarming. They are a good reminder of the good hearted people of the world. Each one I've read should be ranked a 10. I'd love to read one about pets, though.