Chicken Soup for the Volunteer's Soul: Stories to Celebrate the Spirit of Courage, Caring and Community (Paperback)

by Jack Canfield (Author), Mark Victor Hansen (Author), Arline Oberst (Author), John Boal (Author), Tom Lagana (Author), Laura Lagana (Author), Arline McGraw Oberst (Author), John T. Boal (Author), Rusty Fischer (Contributor), Mark Victor Hansen (Author), Arline McGraw Oberst (Author), John T. Boal (Author), Tom Lagana (Author), Laura Lagana (Author) "Three days after the terrorist attacks on New York and Washington, I was working in my home office, preparing for a speech I was slated..." (more)
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From Publishers Weekly
According to authors Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Arline McGraw Oberst, John T. Boal and Tom and Laura Lagana, over 200 million people around the world offer their time to volunteering. Dozens of them tell their stories in Chicken Soup for the Volunteer's Soul: Stories to Celebrate the Spirit of Courage, Caring and Community. Norma Reedy tells of the Big Brother volunteer who befriended her son, who had been recently diagnosed with leukemia, while Rotary International volunteer Carolyn E. Jones explains how she raised money for cancer patients in Russia. Most entries end with information on how readers can become involved in the volunteering organization described.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

Product Description
Ordinary People Can Make an Extraordinary Difference! Deep within each one of us lies the ability to step up and care for those in need, even though we often feel overwhelmed by a complex world. More than 200 million people throughout the world offer their time and love to volunteering. The stories in Chicken Soup for the Volunteer's Soul highlight the efforts of everyday people in the United States and around the globe who volunteer with the American Red Cross, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Habitat for Humanity, the Peace Corps, Points of Light, Rotary(r) and many, many other nonprofit organizations. Lovingly chosen from more than six thousand stories, poems and cartoons, these tales will inspire you to do everything in your power to help those in need. Chapters include: The Rewards of Volunteering, Giving Back, Making a Difference, New Appreciation, Love and Kindness, Defining Moments, A Matter of Perspective, Overcoming Obstacles and On Wisdom. You will cherish the story of a community that rallied together to send warm winter coats to refugee families in Kosovo. You'll be moved by the tale of a woman with a "smiley voice" who made audiotapes for the visually impaired despite a losing battle with cancer. And, you'll never forget the eight-year-old boy without arms or legs who fearlessly wielded a tennis racquet to propel a ball down the length of a room. And you'll be charmed by a rabbit named Cadberi who brings boundless joy to residents of a nursing home. Chicken Soup for the Volunteer's Soul will leave an indelible imprint on your heart and inspire you to care for others.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: HCI; 1 edition (July 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0757300146
• ISBN-13: 978-0757300141
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #254,690 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Chicken Soup for the Volunteer's Soul, September 2, 2002

By	meganne l. forbes (Carpinteria, CA United States) - See all my reviews

Have you ever read a book that actually inspired you to contribute to the world..........to make a change? This book will do that. The authors have put together a tool for transformation..........helping others brings more love to everyone.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Power of Voluntarism, October 4, 2002

By	[e-mail] (Shalimar, FL USA) - See all my reviews

Every once in awhile we need to be reminded how great the human spirit is. "Chicken Soup for the Volunteer's Soul" lifted my spirits and caused me to rejoice that there are those who willingly bring joy to others. I was so touched by this powerful book that I couldn't put it down and when I did, I volunteered as a Delta Academy mentor for girls.
Muriel Castillo, Shalimar, Florida

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Insightful Invitation to Volunteers, January 10, 2003

By	Rose Mc Dermott (Dallas, Texas United States) - See all my reviews

I would recommend reading "Chicken Soup for the Volunteer's Soul" to anyone who has a sincere interest in his fellowmen and possesses the capacity to relate to the needs, sorrows, and joys of others. I was impressed by the work's intent, format, and content. The selections are comprehensive and meaningful, offering a wide range of volunteer experiences for the information, delight, compassion, and consideration to the book's readers. Hopefully, this publication will encourage countless individuals to find the necessary reason and desire to give of their own time, talents, and hearts to those in need in our society. For others, it will provide an understanding of the wonderful gifts of volunteering for the volunteer.