Chicken Soup for the Soul Celebrating Brothers and Sisters: Funnies and Favorites About Growing Up and Being Grown Up (Paperback)

~ Jack Canfield (Author), Mark Victor Hansen (Author), Dahlynn McKowen (Author), Ken McKowen (Author)
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Product Description

You don't choose your family. They are God's gift to you, as you are to them.

--Desmond Tutu

 

There is no other family relationship quite like it! Rivalry, competition, camaraderie, love, and support--all are found in the bond between brothers and sisters. Reflecting on the nuances of this special connection, Chicken Soup for the Soul Celebrating Brothers and Sisters is filled with heartfelt stories that honor this unique relationship.

Chuckle as you recollect childhood squabbles and occasional teamwork between you and your sibling. Relive the struggles and frustrations you went through while growing up with someone you found difficult to understand. Reflect on the poignant details of the sometimes painful path toward reconciliation in adulthood. This remarkable collection illustrates the ups and downs of life with that special family member, your brother or your sister.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Celebrating Brothers and Sisters honors the strength of this family bond. These heartwarming tales of brothers and sisters illustrate the constant redefinition of their relationships and friendships throughout the years. Filled with humorous, thoughtful, and heartfelt memories and experiences, this extraordinary book celebrates the power and strength of having a friend in the family who will be there for you throughout your life.

About the Author

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

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

Dahlynn McKowen is the coauthor of Chicken Soup for the Soul in Menopause and Chicken Soup for the Entrepreneur's Soul.

Dahlynn McKowen and her husband, Ken McKowen—who wrote The Highroad Guide to the California Coast—are the coauthors of Chicken Soup for the Fisherman's Soul and the award-winning Best of California's Missions, Mansions, and Museums. The two are owners of Publishing Syndicate, a writing, editing, and ghostwriting company that caters to publishers and high-profile clients (www.PublishingSyndicate.com).

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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: HCI (September 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0757306357
• ISBN-13: 978-0757306358
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #274,952 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 A reason to laugh, July 16, 2007

By	Elena Aitken - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Even when our brothers (or sisters) drive us crazy, there are always those special moments that make us laugh (or cry) and this book forces us to remember what they are. From the moment that these relationships are born, to the end (which is never really the end) and all of the special moments in between. This book has us celebrating the bond between brother's and sister's from the very first story!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is my "Chicken Soup " Headquarters, February 27, 2008

By	Mike G. (Illinois) - See all my reviews

This is just one of many of the Chicken Soup books I have gotten from Amazon. It has always been a good experience. A good price, good communications on delivery, and the product arrives in excellent fashion. I love shopping with amazon whether in the "Soup" or out!

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun to Write, Fun to Read, July 7, 2007

By	Theresa J. Elders "constant reader" (Colville, WA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Since this was the first submission I made to the Chicken Soup series, I was delighted to learn that my little story, Easter Bloomers, would appear in this collection, and so was my "baby" brother. We're in the section called Golden Times, because my tale took place well over half a century ago.
When my copy arrived last week, I couldn't wait to read what others had to say about their brothers and sisters. I've been reading five or six stories each evening, and am nearly finished. I know there's some that think Chicken Soup stories are corny or cheesey...but I've reached a stage where pseudo-sophisticated, jaded, ironic, or sardonic commentary doesn't always do it for me, especially not at bedtime. This Chicken Soup collection is comfort food, just as advertised. This will be my favorite book, at least until they buy another of my stories!