Chicken Soup for the Military Wife's Soul: Stories to Touch the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit (Chicken Soup for the Soul) (Paperback)

by Jack Canfield (Author), Mark Victor Hansen (Author), Charles Preston (Author), Cindy Pedersen (Author) "It was just another harried Wednesday afternoon trip to the commissary..." (more)
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A tribute to the women who uphold the written and unwritten oaths of service and of marriage.

All military personnel swear an oath to uphold the constitution and protect our country, while their spouses takes the unwritten oath to live a life of frequent moving, lengthy separations and endless anxieties. Their commitment requires a unique blend of patriotism, dedication, hard work and, most of all, flexibility.

The stories in Chicken Soup for the Military Wife's Soul are written by military family members and the courageous women who themselves serve in the military. They celebrate the women who unite with kindred spirits to raise families, maintain homes and uphold the most positive attitudes when facing the fears of losing a loved one.

Each page in this special volume celebrates the unique bond between military wives and spouses and their dedication to home and country.

About the Author
Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen are the #1 New York Times and USA Today best-selling authors of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series.

Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen are the #1 New York Times and USA Today best-selling authors of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series.

Charles Preston is a U.S. Navy veteran who did two tours of duty in Vietnam. He was awarded the National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with one Bronze Star, Combat Action Ribbon and Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon, among others. Since 1983, he has been employed in the advertising and marketing business.

Cindy Pedersen's grandfather served in World War I, her father in World War II, her husband in the Bay of Pigs and she is currently a military mom.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: HCI (April 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0757302653
• ISBN-13: 978-0757302657
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #25,157 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 Salute to the wives of our military, May 10, 2005

By	Mary E. Dess "Holycow" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Americans salute our military and are so very proud of those serving at home and abroad. But we often forget the wives who make homes for these heroes and tend to their children. The Chicken Soup Series has provided tributes to the women who serve too. These stories take the reader from the sad times for these families to the hilarious....a great cross-section of military life as it is lived by every service branch. It is a peek into personal stories written by women who have lived with and loved the heroes we all honor. You'll laugh and you'll cry with these women, but most of all, you'll find inspiration for your own life.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The most AMAZING and ESSENTIAL book for any Military Spouse, August 4, 2005

By	Kirsten Davis - See all my reviews

I have read many of the Chicken Soup books, but being a military spouse this is the one that really touched my heart the most! Because it allows you to know their are other spouses out there who feel the same pain of deployment, and problems that being a military family will bring.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved It!!!, April 7, 2007

By	Army Wife (Ohio) - See all my reviews

After reading a couple of bad reviews about this book being cheesy or not very good I was sceptical about buying it, but I am very happy that I did. Being an ARMY wife along with a member of the military myself, I thought this was a very good book. My husband is currently 3 months into a year long deployment, while I am home with our 1 year old son, so I couldn't put this book down. Its very inspirational to read other families and other wives stories about going through the situation I am in now. I also think its very nice to be reminded of the pride and support that fellow Americans feel for the military, military spouses, and for their county. Its nice to see that the authors of this book along with others recognize the hardships and sacrifices that we as military wives make while our husbands are deployed. I think this is an outstanding book and a must have for any military wife!!