Chicken Soup for the Beach Lover's Soul: Memories Made Beside a Bonfire, on the Boardwalk and with Family and Friends (Paperback)

by Jack Canfield (Author), Mark Victor Hansen (Author), Patty Aubery (Author), Peter Vegso (Author)
Key Phrases: beach lover, Stephanie Piro, Uncle Hamish, Patrick Hardin (more...)

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Open your heart to the magic found at the water's edge . . .

There are many places we can go to enjoy time with friends, to have an action-packed vacation, or to enjoy a little solitude, but none of them have the same ability to soothe our souls as the beach. Perhaps it's the magic portrayed by children building sand castles or the gentle sounds of lapping waves on the shore. Chicken Soup for the Beach Lover's Soul is filled with recollections of special moments that will be appreciated by anyone who has been mesmerized by the spell of the ocean.

Color photos of magnificent beach destinations across the United States , from the quaint, historic surroundings of Cape May , New Jersey , to the sultry scenes of Big Sur , California , capture the magic of America --from sea to shining sea.

This unique compilation conjures up memories of family beach outings, the joy of finding a spectacular seashell, young love discovered on the sand, and mature love rekindled at the seashore. Join us on this journey of beaches far and near and remember the fun and excitement you found there, and be inspired to create new memories.

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

Patty Aubery (Santa Barbara, CA) is the vice president of the Canfield Training Group and Self-Esteem Seminars, Inc.

Peter Vegso is cofounder of Health Communications, Inc.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: HCI (May 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0757306055
• ISBN-13: 978-0757306051
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #71,524 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Chicken Soup for the Beach Lovers' Soul, December 30, 2007

By	Eileen Crowe (Abbotsford, B.C., Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Love the pictures and always a great insperational read, bought the book for my sister in law, we both love the beach and out doors.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars By The Sea, By The Sea, By The Beautiful Sea, March 8, 2008

By	Timothy Kearney (Hull, MA United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE BEACH LOVER'S SOUL is somewhat different than other volumes in the series. It has what fans of the series enjoy about the books: tales written by a variety of writers, some professional, others celebrity, and some amateurs that reflect on life experiences. In the case of this volume, the stories generally stem from family vacations and outings to the shore. Since so many are culled from vacation memories and experiences either as a child or a parent, there are not as many stories that deal with life's challenges and difficulties such as losing a loved one, coping with an illness, or other losses that are often the most moving stories in other volumes. Of course this is a good thing since so many of the stories come from the writer's enjoyable experiences in life. Still, it's not all "Life is a beach" reading either. There are some bittersweet stories in then volume, but overall it is a volume that celebrates life, the relationships we have, the people who matter most, which is what made the series so popular in the first place.

For me, the book has a personal connection. Many of my favorite memories growing up took place when my family visited Cape Cod, still my favorite vacation destination, so as I read many of the stories, I was reminded of similar experiences in my own life. The beaches mentioned may be different: beaches in California, Florida, then Great lakes, Florida, the Outer Banks of North Carolina, etc, but the bonds of love and family seem universal in this book. I now live in a coastal community and while I'm writing this review and looking out the window on a dreary March day, I know that in a short period of time, the streets of my town will be filled with visitors, flocking to the beach, perhaps creating memories that will fill a similar volume in the future.

Perhaps this book will bring you back to another time and place, or inspire you to create similar memories with family and friends. It will certainly be an enjoyable read. It also contains some stunning photographs. There are glossy photographs from some picturesque shorelines in the United States, which along with the stories, can transport person back to a variety of vacation areas and give a good frame of reference while reading. So pick up this book and take a trip to the sea.