Chicken Soup for the Soul: Thanks Mom: 101 Stories of Gratitude, Love, and Good Times [Paperback]

Jack Canfield (Author), Mark Victor Hansen (Author), Wendy Walker (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 23, 2010 | Series: Chicken Soup for the Soul

A mother's job is never done, but in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Thanks Mom, she gets the praise she deserves. Children of all ages share their words of thanks in these touching, heartfelt stories. CSS Thanks Mom will bring any mother joy, inspiration, and humor and show her that the kids were paying attention after all.

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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.

Wendy Walker is the author of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Power Moms (Mar. 2009), Four Wives Feb. 2008) and Social Lives (Sept. 2009).

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Chicken Soup for the Soul; 1 edition (March 23, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1935096451
• ISBN-13: 978-1935096450
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #347,596 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Wendy Walker has been a stay-home mom for the past eleven years. She began writing about the world around her and is now the author of two novels, Four Wives and Social Lives, both published by St. Martin's Press. Wendy is a former attorney and investment banker and graduated magna cum laude from Brown University and Georgetown University Law Center. Wendy occasionally edits for Chicken Soup for the Soul Publishing (Power Moms, Thanks Mom, Thanks Dad), and she is currently working on her third novel.

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Decent Collection of Stories, May 28, 2010

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Jeremy A. Giles "truecrimelover" (East Peoria, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chicken Soup for the Soul: Thanks Mom: 101 Stories of Gratitude, Love, and Good Times (Paperback)

I recently purchased the Thanks Mom volume of Chicken Soup for the Soul around Mother's Day this year. My mom passed away in a car accident about a month before Mother's Day last year and I thought the book would have some interesting anecdotes about the special bonds between mothers and children. Some of the stories were great, but many like another reviewer said were slower to get to the point. Some were downright dull and some put a lump in my throat. I have read other Chicken Soup for the Soul books and while this one was very good, I think the selection of stories could have been better. I did like one of the later ones where the mom tells her son she had to come to his games because he was there. What a sweet story that put a smile on my face and my heart. More stories like this one would have been much appreciated. A good book nonetheless.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift for any mom or yourself!, April 5, 2010

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Cherise Kachelmuss "Mom and More" (IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chicken Soup for the Soul: Thanks Mom: 101 Stories of Gratitude, Love, and Good Times (Paperback)

Being the first of five kids, I was not the only child begging for my moms attention. And throughout my teenage years when I would tell her how much I hate her, I now laugh because I don't even go a day without talking to her! Then when I had my own sons and they started needing me, I realized how great it is to be a mom, even when I have to change poopy diapers and clean up vomit! Moms really are important, great, and know everything! Well this Chicken Soup book is adorable. It made me laugh, cry, think about my mom, and appreciate my kids.

The book is broken down first into sections including: Following in Her Footsteps, Mom Knows Best, Making Sacrifices, Favorite Moments, Mom to the Rescue, What Goes Around Comes Around, One of a Kind, Gifts of the Heart, and My Mother's Legacy. Each section then has personal stories relating to the topic. I love that I can pick up this book anytime and read a section I am looking for guidance or just need at the time. I have also been randomly picking up the book and reading stories, which is especially easy for a busy mom since they are only a few pages long. Some of the stories are exactly what I needed to make myself feel better and laugh.

This book would make a great Mother's Day present or just a present for any special mom in your life!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Stories~A Great Read!, March 13, 2010

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Janine M. Pickett "Writer/Book Reviewer" (Anderson, IN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chicken Soup for the Soul: Thanks Mom: 101 Stories of Gratitude, Love, and Good Times (Paperback)

This book is chock-full of stories that will make you laugh, cry, ponder, and sigh. It is written with skill, depth, and by a patchwork of talented writer's from all walks of life. An amazing tribute to mothers everywhere! Chicken Soup For The Soul,Thanks Mom: simply put, will give you goosebumps!