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Chicken Soup for the Canadian Soul: Stories to Inspire and Uplift the Hearts of Canadians (Chicken Soup for the Soul)

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I am a transplanted Canadian living in California and I love the Chicken Soup for the Soul books.When I found out about this one I had to have it and ordered it from the canadian Amazon.When I got it I immediately started reading it.I loved it.It was such a taste of home for me.It is a great book whether you are a Canadian or not.I would definitely recommend it.

We live literally across the street from each other - Canadians and Americans. But Americans don't really know us. This book shows our big hearts, humor, valiant spirit, courage and creativity. Every American should read this book and learn just a little bit more about the people who use strange words like "eh" and "toque"! Come on up and visit - or better yet, read this book. The folks who were stranded in Gander, Newfoundland on September 11 will tell you that every word is the truth.

I was surprised that some of the stories in this book actually brought tears to my eyes. It really made me proud to be Canadian. I definitely recommend this book to other Canadians. It will uplift your heart and your spirit.

If you have ever in your life thought these words: "What is it to be Canadian?" Read this book. There are books about everything: freedom, hockey... just everything that it means to be Canadian. I even would go as far to say that for all those Americans out there, or any other country, that still think that Canadians live in igloos and drink beer, well maybe you should give this book a try so you don't look stupid when you actually meet a Canadian.

I've loved this book. It shows a vision which I didn't know about Canadian and the love they have for their country, the way some of them see it and how much do they value and cherish it.

There are stories I could never have thought they were true and others which have moved me to tears. If the aim of the book was making readers love Canada and wanting to go there, they have reached it.

As the Canadian Co-author of Chicken Soup for the Canadian Soul, I am so honoured to have been part of creating - of bringing to life - this very special book. Our vision was to put together a collection of stories that all Canadians would be moved and inspired by. In the process, we read over 6000 stories from Canadians from one coast to the other, and then we talked to some of our greatest Canadian heroes. The result - History, Heritage Heroes and Heart! The Heart is courtesy of Chicken Soup for the Soul, but the history, heroes and heritage are all ours, they are all Canadian. Read The True Story of Lake Ontario by Marilyn Bell Di Lascio, In 1954, at the age of 16, Marilyn was the first person in history to swim across Lake Ontario. This story is in her own words, from her own heart. Like The Goal of the Century from Paul Henderson, Becoming the Man in Motion from Rick Hansen, and The Magic Skates from Barbara Underhill and Paul Martini, these stories are not journalistic renderings, but rather a passionate reliving of the story by the person it happened to. And for the first time in this short story format, you can read The Legacy of Terry Fox by Leslie Scrivener of the Toronto Star. Other contributors include Kurt Browning, Jann Arden, Natalie MacMaster, Chief Dan George, and Pamela Wallin, as well as some wonderful historical and heritage stories, told by authors from all across Canada,in the compelling and heartfelt Chicken Soup style. Buy this book for yourself, or for someone you love. Give it to your kids, your parents, or you best friend. This book is for anyone who loves Canada - no matter where they live!

If anything, this collection proves that Canadians are incapable of coming up with a book called "Inspirational Stories," by themselves.

The same sappy formula, done for Canadians.

Better off to chug maple syrup; you'd get the same effect, and once the syrup was gone, that would be it. But if you buy this book, it's unsuitable for both reading and eating, so, it's not a good idea.