Chicken Soup for the Soul: Nascar: 101 Stories of Family, Fortitude, and Fast Cars (Chicken Soup for the Soul (Quality Paper)) [Paperback]

Jack Canfield (Author), Mark Victor Hansen (Author), Cathy Elliott (Author), Darrell Waltrip (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 16, 2010 | Series: Chicken Soup for the Soul (Quality Paper)

Get behind the driver’s seat with these personal tales and anecdotes from inside the race track. Famous drivers and their families, pit crews, and fans share their stories of perseverance, triumph, comebacks, and life on and off the track.

Includes stories by the following NASCAR drivers:

Aric Almirola

Buddy Baker

Kurt Busch

Kerry Earnhardt

Jimmie Johnson

Bobby Labonte

Joey Logano

Casey Mears

Ryan Newman

Mike Skinner

Scott Speed

Tony Stewart

Martin Truex Jr.

Brian Vickers

Darrell Waltrip

Michael Waltrip

NASCAR CEO Brian France

Former NBA player and now NASCAR broadcaster: Brad Dougherty

Lt. Governor of South Carolina Andre Bauer

 

With many more to come, including more of the biggest names in the NASCAR world.

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About the Author

Chicken Soup for the Soul is a favorite publisher of books that provide emotional and practical support for readers in times of stress and challenge.

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

Cathy Elliott, a former PR manager at Darlington Raceway in South Carolina, writes for NASCAR Insider.

Product Details

• Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: Chicken Soup for the Soul; 1 edition (February 16, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1935096443
• ISBN-13: 978-1935096443
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #240,854 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Greg Engle is a published award winning sportswriter who spent 23 years combined active and active reserve military service, much of that in and around the Special Operations community. He served in support of Operation Just Cause, Desert Shield/Storm and ended his military career in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.


Greg has worked fulltime for the Sporting News and written for Scripps-Howard News Service. His articles have been published in major publications across the country including the Los Angeles Times, the Cleveland Plain Dealer and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He was also a contributor to Chicken Soup for the NASCAR Soul, published in 2010. His awards include an Americanism Award in the US Air Force in 1988, and a National Motorsports Press award in 2006. Greg currently writes as the National Veterans Affairs Examiner for Examiner.com and has appeared on Fox News.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book for any reader, April 29, 2003

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R. Chambers (Pittsburgh, PA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chicken Soup for the NASCAR Soul (Paperback)

Although I am an avid NASCAR fan, upon finishing this book, I came to the realization that you don't even have to know what NASCAR stands for to appreciate the storys and messages conveyed within the pages. I will admit some background on driver deaths would be very helpful information if I didn't know the history as well as I do. ... My favorite story is also one of the shortest in the book. "Special Delivery" will make you think twice about that big brown truck when you see it next time I gauruntee. Definitely the saddest story in the book in my opinion. (page 33- I've had so many people read it I've put the page to memory). If you've ever read Chicken Soup books, you'll know what to expect with the wide variety of topics discussed, and if you're a NASCAR fan, you'll enjoy the NASCAR ties expressed in each story. Definitely worth the price.

17 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational Reading, May 27, 2003

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MicheleW (Connecticut) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Chicken Soup for the NASCAR Soul (Paperback)

I bought this book because my brother Robert Faiella contributed 2 stories to it ("Go to a race" and "Think before you boo"). However, after reading his two stories and then flipping through the other stories I realized that this truly is a wonderful book. It was great to see the personal sides of the drivers and learn how their generosity, talents and skills have touched so many lives. If you enjoyed the other Chicken Soup for the Soul series, you'll enjoy this book too - even if you never did watch a race!! Try it or like my brother says...Go to a race!

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Book, May 20, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Chicken Soup for the NASCAR Soul (Paperback)

This book is a MUST for any NASCAR fan or anyone who enjoys inspirational stories. There are stories from present drivers to yesterday's drivers, from sports writers to fans whose lives have been touched by the sport of NASCAR. The book will make you laugh and could make you cry. I would recommend this book to everyone! You will not be disappointed with your purchase.