We can all remember a time when we were young and under-the-weather, and Mom soothed and nurtured us back to health with her magical chicken soup elixir. Now we can revisit those cherished moments with a delightful batch of stories for and about mothers. Celebrity contributions include Barbara Bush, Reba McEntire, Erma Bombeck and Montel Williams.
Chicken Soup for the Mother's Soul
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Editorial Reviews
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Admittedly, we sometimes become oversentimental about motherhood. But in a climate of rampant cynicism and family disintegration, stories about maternal love, courage, devotion, and triumph can be immensely comforting and inspiring. Contributors such as Dave Barry, Barbara Bush, Reba McIntire, Erma Bombeck, and Joan Rivers offer celebrity appeal. But even more heart coddling are the stories by everyday women, sharing their intimate experiences about becoming a mother, almost losing a child, discovering miracles, and honoring the wisdom of grandmothers. Mothers of all ages will appreciate this book as a gift to themselves or as a gift to a beloved mom. But get out your handkerchiefs, the editors showed no restraint when it came to including tearjerkers. --Gail Hudson
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"comforting and delicious" Daily Express
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
This book had me reaching for the tissues at just about every story. I have a 3-month old baby girl who at first I thought was nothing but a nuisance. Then I began reading about how other parents felt at the birth of their children and how feelings of despair and frustration turned into love and care for these same little people. I also loved reading about how each stage of childhood progresses and the simple joys that can be experienced in each one. It felt odd but now I know how other mothers feel when they state that time goes by so quickly and before one knows it baby has become toddler which becomes child which becomes adolescent which becomes adult and then leaves to start their own cycle of life. A wonderful book to remind mothers of how special their relationships with their children really are regardless of their age- from the adult who comes to mom for advice to the child who says, " You are the best part of my day."
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
You can count on Chicken Soup to touch your heart. These stories are sure to get any Mom crying! If you are having a bad day with your children sit down and read a few stories - you'll feel much better about your own kids. I'd also recommned: Perfect Parenting by Elizabeth Pantley
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
This book is GREAT...As a mother of an 10 & 12 yr olds, this book makes me realize how thankful I am to have kids. Any Mom will understand & enjoy these stories. They made me laugh and they made me cry. This is my 1st Chicken Soup book, my daughter has one also, now we have started a " book collection " that our family will enjoy reading together for years to come. Take the time to enjoy a GREAT selection of books.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
I thought this book was very enjoyable. I am an avid reader of the Chicken Soup for the Souls series and as a new mother I thought this book was perfect. Of course some of the stories are more touching than others, but they all sparked an emotional response from me. The format of short stories makes the book easy to read and hard to put down. I often find myself at night, saying, " Okay, I'll just read one more story" and 45 min later of course I'm still reading. I would recommend this book to all, mothers, children, fathers, grandparents. . ., but its a tear-jerker so remember the tissues!!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Dee
Format:Paperback
I received my first Chicken Soup book from my father six years back and since then there has been no stopping. I continue to be a voracious reader of these lovely series. I have recommended them to many of my friends too.
Chicken Soup for the Mother's Soul is one book which I feel all women must read irrespective of whether they have arrived at the threshold of motherhood or not. Heart-warming stories, personal experiences, and moving tales comprise this book, which will on more than one occassion make you grab a tissue and wipe your moist eyes. The illustrations in this book are hilarious too. As you read this book, you shall reflect upon the happiness and pain of your own relationship with your mother. One of the finest and sweetest books you can gift to your near and dear ones. They will always thank you for this book.
I shall take the liberty of quoting one of the proverbs in this book.
"God cannot be everywhere so He made mothers."
There...I rest my case. Nothing further needs to be said in honor of this exquisite book.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Sweet Girl
Format:Paperback
These stories will touch your heart. I laughed and I cried throughout this book. I absolutely love the Chicken Soup collection. Each book never fails to provide wonderful stories. Appreciate being a mother when you read these stories... be glad you don't have all the tribulations. Or, be comforted in knowing you are not the only one in your situation.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you've ever been a mother or a daughter this book is definately for you. The stories will make you laugh and cry and, best of all, you'll recognize yourself in many of the pages.
This book is one of my favorites. It's a real treasure. Five stars! Debbie Farmer, parenting author of 'Don't Put Lipstick on the Cat'
This book is one of my favorites. It's a real treasure. Five stars! Debbie Farmer, parenting author of 'Don't Put Lipstick on the Cat'
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
This is the most precious book for heart healing and understanding available. It makes you cry and laugh and understand the little things. Thanks!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
No Front Cover
I was really excited to get this book- I am giving it to my sister as a part of a baby shower gift and I am actually a bit disappointed. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Brittany Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars
Mothers Day Gift
I bought this as a gift for my mom and she loves the emotion of the wonderful stories. She reads it every night.
Published 22 days ago by Guadalupe Sallas
5.0 out of 5 stars
Must read for all Moms
I would definitely recommend this book to all moms. There are heart warming stories and really makes you think about how lucky you are to be a Mom.
Published on June 22, 2010 by Sash
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book for moms
I bought this book shortly after becoming a mother for the first time and loved the stories. Many of them made me cry so I bought this one for my sister-in-law knowing she'd read... Read more
Published on November 8, 2009 by A. Davis
5.0 out of 5 stars
A perfect gift for your mother
This is a prefect gift to give to your mother. It's a book that will remind them of the joys of being a mother.
Published on January 21, 2009 by Joan Oliva
5.0 out of 5 stars
This Book is an Emotional Rollercoaster
I was given this book as a gift from my son. I read it on an airplane and laughed and cried so much that at the end of the flight, the man sitting next to me said, "you are quite... Read more
Published on April 26, 2008 by M. Snodgrass
5.0 out of 5 stars
real page turner
I CAN NOT PUT THIS BOOK DOWN! Some real tear jerkers too. A must for all moms.
Published on October 25, 2007 by Kacy H. Forbes
5.0 out of 5 stars
nice book
my family got this as a gift about 8 years ago. I don't remember much about it but I remember the stories about the mother losing her son during a skiing accident, the girl who... Read more
Published on January 9, 2006
5.0 out of 5 stars
WELL WRITTEN,WELL TAKEN!!
AFTER READING THIS I AM REASSURED THAT GOOD HONEST BOOKS ARE FINALLY MAKING A COME-BACK!!!!!!
Published on October 29, 2005 by BIG 6
1.0 out of 5 stars
Chicken Soup for the Mother's Soul
This book was advertised as NEW but when it arrived, it had several pages missing and numerous paragraphs clipped out of other pages. NOT GOOD.
Published on October 1, 2005 by Donna B. Waldman
