Chicken Soup for the Soul: Extraordinary Teens: Personal Stories and Advice from Today's Most Inspiring Youth (Chicken Soup for the Soul (Quality Paper)) [Paperback]

Jack Canfield (Author), Mark Victor Hansen (Author), Kent Healy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 18, 2009 | Series: Chicken Soup for the Soul (Quality Paper)

Personal stories combined with photos and specific advice from the contributors.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Extraordinary Teens inspires teens with stories from the young people they admire. These extraordinary teens, mostly celebrities, share their troubles and triumphs, as well as what they do to continue to achieve.  More than fifty celebrity contributors, including a special story from Sean Covey, author of Seven Habits for Highly Effective Teens.

 

In the book is:

Desiree Amadeo, environmental activist and MIT engineering student

Eric Babbitt, two-time cancer survivor and athlete

Chris Barrett, filmmaker, entrepreneur, and author

Olivia Bennett, artist

David D. Burstein, filmmaker and activist

Kari Byron, Artist, thrill-seeker, and pro MythBuster

Ryan Cabrera, singer, songwriter, and artist

Julie Marie Carrier, Miss Virginia USA, speaker, and author

Jon Chu, film director

Kendall Ciesemier, philanthropist

Cameron Clapp, triple amputee, famous athlete

Shivani Dixit, humanitarian

Jason Ryan Dorsey, author, speaker, and mentor

Amanda Dunbar, world-class artist

Chelsea Eubank, entrepreneur and clothing designer

Timothy Ferriss, world record holder, kickboxing champion, and #1 New York Times bestselling author

Dustin Godnick, entrepreneur, author, and speaker

Dr. Farrah Gray, entrepreneur, author, and speaker

Kent Healy, author, entrepreneur, and speaker

Joshua Heinzl, entrepreneur, toy store owner, philanthropist, and motivational speaker

Andrew Hewitt, author, speaker, visionary for education reform

Tyler Hinman, crossword puzzle champion and puzzlemaker

Joel Kent Holland, III, journalist, producer, and entrepreneur

Chauncey Cymoné Holloman, entrepreneur, designer, speaker

Cameron Johnson, author, speaker, and entrepreneur

Roy Juarez, Jr., speaker, entrepreneur, and humanitarian

Anna Kournikova, international tennis pro and model

Jasmine Lawrence, entrepreneur

Margaret Lewis, humanitarian and aspiring documentary photographer

Grant Lin, national scholar and student leader

Gabrielle Linnell, freelance writer

Kyle Maynard, author, speaker, and champion wrestler

Danica McKellar, actress, author, and math-whiz

Lin Miao, Internet entrepreneur

Nathan Nguyen, entrepreneur

Jason O’Neill, entrepreneur

William Oliver, author, trainer, and entrepreneur

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Chicken Soup for the Soul is a favorite publisher of books about family with many bestselling books about family and personal dynamics.

Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen are co-founders of Chicken Soup for the Soul.

Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Chicken Soup for the Soul; 1 edition (August 18, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1935096362
• ISBN-13: 978-1935096368
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #357,707 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great to gift for Tweens, Teens and Young Adults, August 27, 2009

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Christine Fernandez - The IE Mommy - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chicken Soup for the Soul: Extraordinary Teens: Personal Stories and Advice from Today's Most Inspiring Youth (Chicken Soup for the Soul (Quality Paper)) (Paperback)

Every Chicken Soup for the Soul book truly tugs at my heart strings. Whether is the Chicken Soup book for Moms, Christians, Dog Lovers, Families...whatever!

They move my heart and encourage my spirit to keep fighting and striving...whatever my personal situation may be.

The Extraordinary Teens was no exception. In fact I found it be one of the best Chicken Soup Books. It is with out a doubt a book that you will want to get for family and friends...especially tweens, teens and young adults.

Before each story there is a small section that is labeled "Quick Facts". You will find tidbits of information on the author of the story you are about to read. It is a wonderful, insightful way to feel a bit more acquainted with the storyteller as you read about his or her life.

For instance...things I didn't know:

* Ryan Cabrera began playing guitar BY accident at age 16
* Anna Kournikova came to the United States at the young age of 9
* Danica McKellar has a BS in Mathematics from UCLA
* Brenda Song earned her black belt at age 14

Along with the little "inside" facts there are motivational and inspirational quotes and sayings throughout the book.

I enjoyed the soft spoken way that this particular Chicken Soup for the Soul book encourages teens and young adults to shoot for the moon regardless of the adversity that may lie ahead.

Once again, a wonderful, powerful book...perfect for all ages...from Chicken Soup for the Soul.Chicken Soup for the Soul: Extraordinary Teens: Personal Stories and Advice from Today's Most Inspiring Youth