Chicken Soup for the Romantic Soul: Inspirational Stories About Love and Romance (Chicken Soup for the Soul) [Paperback]

Jack Canfield (Author), Mark Victor Hansen (Author), Mark Donnelly (Author), Chrissy Donnelly (Author), Barbara DeAngelis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 23, 2003 | Series: Chicken Soup for the Soul

Everyone has their own idea of romance-a candlelight dinner, a stroll on the beach or a sprinkling of rose petals on a bed. Now, Chicken Soup for the Romantic Soul brings brand new inspiration to expressions of romance.

This heart-stirring collection is the perfect token of affection for a new paramour, anniversary gift for a beloved spouse or shower gift for an excited bride-to-be. With stories from celebrities and ordinary people who share extraordinary emotions, this fantastic new volume covers the full spectrum of romantic magic, including the unmatched beauty of an old relationship that has been rediscovered and renewed.

Chicken Soul for the Romantic Soul includes chapters on: Finding True Love, Marriage, Memories, The Flame That Still Burns, Mending the Heart and more.

This is a book for everyone who believes that romance is not simply for special occasions.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

This addition to the popular Chicken Soup series blends a variety of stories--heartwarming, humorous, and poignant--to create a volume with broad appeal. Those passionate about love will appreciate stories like "An Evening at the Waldorf," in which the renowned hotel helps one man get his girl, and "Prince Charming," in which a young woman searches for her true love only to find him right in front of her. Comedy lovers will adore "Ready to Be Entertained," a tale about mistaken identity at the local video store, and Dave Barry's "Road to Romantic Ruin Is Paved with Practical Gifts." Finally there are emotion-filled stories like "Angel on the Beach," a piece about overcoming the grief of losing a spouse, and the touching "Mourning the Loss, Mending the Heart," in which one couple handles a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. Chicken Soup for the Romantic Soul will surely charm romantics and cynics alike. Megan Kalan
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About the Author

Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen are the #1 New York Times and USA Today best-selling authors who have dedicated their lives to the personal and professional success of others.

Mark and Chrissy Donnelly are a husband-and-wife team who coauthored Chicken Soup for the Couple's Soul, Golfer's Soul I and II, Sports Fan's Soul and Baseball Fan's Soul (with Tommy Lasorda). They live in Phoenix, Arizona

Barbara De Angelis, Ph.D., is a best-selling author, popular television personality, motivational speaker and an expert on human relations and personal growth. She authored nine best-selling books, including Real Moments, How to Make Love All the Time and Secrets About Men Every Woman Should Know. She lives in Los Angeles, California.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: HCI (January 23, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0757300421
• ISBN-13: 978-0757300424
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #91,169 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet, sweet stories, January 20, 2003

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This review is from: Chicken Soup for the Romantic Soul: Inspirational Stories About Love and Romance (Chicken Soup for the Soul) (Paperback)

This volume is filled with incredibly sweet stories and is certainly going to make you swoon. The best part of this book of romance is that the couples are real life and therefore you dont have to suspend disbelief as you do for romance novels.

While I wouldn't recommend this book if you are simply looking for romantic tips and ideas (The Romantic's Guide is a better choice) I would highly recommend it if you simply like the warm and fuzzy stories that the Chicken Soup books have continued to supply.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Warm hearted and touching!, January 22, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Chicken Soup for the Romantic Soul: Inspirational Stories About Love and Romance (Chicken Soup for the Soul) (Paperback)

The stories in this book will make you want to rush home and tell that special someone just how much you love them! They have the power to make you laugh, cry and feel inspired.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Heart Stories, January 26, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Chicken Soup for the Romantic Soul: Inspirational Stories About Love and Romance (Chicken Soup for the Soul) (Paperback)

These are stories that reassure us the love does exist in its sweetest form. A nice thing to read about in these days of 50% divorce. Highly recommend it, especially at Valentines day - it beats candy.