Chicken Soup for the Father's Soul: 101 Stories to Open the Hearts and Rekindle the Spirits of Fathers (Chicken Soup for the Soul) [Kindle Edition]

Jack Canfield (Author), Mark Victor Hansen (Author), Jeff Aubery (Author), Mark Donnelly (Author), Chrissy Donnelly (Author)

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Product Description

The coauthors of Chicken Soup for the Golfer's Soul, USA Today's #1 bestselling sports book of 1999, bring readers this sure-fire hit for fathers celebrating the joys and challenges of fatherhood.

New dads, granddads, single dads and dads-to-be - this book offers them all an entertaining and inspiring collection of stories on the triumphs and trials of the amazing journey called fatherhood. Chapters include: Special Moments, Overcoming Obstacles, Insights and Lessons, The Joys of Fatherhood, Across the Generations, and Achieving Dreams. By sharing true experiences and insights, this book provides reassurance to fathers and a reminder to cherish the special moments in life.

About the Author

Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen are the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling coauthors of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series.

Jeff Aubery is the coauthor of Golfer's Soul, and a father of two.

Mark and Chrissy Donnelly are the coauthors of the #1 New York Times bestselling Couple's Soul, Golfer's Soul and Sports Fan's Soul.

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Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 3881 KB
• Publisher: HCI (April 30, 2001)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
• Language: English
• ASIN: B001F7BFCE
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #576,146 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Sad Dads, June 5, 2001

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Free Polazzo (Douglasville, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chicken Soup for the Father's Soul, 101 Stories to Open the Hearts and Rekindle the Spirits of Fathers (Chicken Soup for the Soul) (Paperback)

I am a father of 2 sons and 3 stepsons, ages 24 to 37 years.

The stories about the men in this book made me very sad. I needed chicken soup to recover from it!

Like the man who moans over losing his sporty car because he had become a family man. He bemoans having to buy a station wagon type car and watching the kids mess it up.

Like the man who stayed home from work one day and couldn't stand it and wouldn't do it again.

and so on and so on.

I left a good job to start my own company so that I could spend more time with my sons. I wish the book had honored "men" instead of portraying "boys" who still hadn't learned to love their children more than themselves or their stuff!

The books should be called "Chicken Soup for Dads who are too childish to be appreciate the gift of having a child"

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful reading, July 10, 2002

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Todd McFarland - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chicken Soup for the Father's Soul, 101 Stories to Open the Hearts and Rekindle the Spirits of Fathers (Chicken Soup for the Soul) (Paperback)

I picked up "Chicken Soup for the Father's Soul" in an airport bookshop as I departed for a four-day business trip. At the time I traveled very frequently, and I had planned to read a story only occasionally, saving them for those times when my thoughts wandered upon my two sons at home and refused to be redirected elsewhere. However, I found myself reading story after story, and by the time I had returned home, I had finished the book and was giving some of the stories a second read.

In the enclosed quarters of an airplane cabin, I found myself unsuccessfully struggling to contain my laughter, nonchalantly wiping tears from my eyes, and silently reflecting upon my own relationships as father and son.

Do yourself a favor and pick up a copy sometime. These stories will move you.

tpm
July 10, 2002

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read, June 11, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Chicken Soup for the Father's Soul, 101 Stories to Open the Hearts and Rekindle the Spirits of Fathers (Chicken Soup for the Soul) (Paperback)

This book is filled with stories that have inspired me to be a better father and a better son.