Chicken Soup for the Christian Soul: Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit (Chicken Soup for the Soul) (Paperback)

by Jack Canfield (Author), Mark Victor Hansen (Author), Patty Aubery (Author), Nancy Mitchell Autio (Author) "It was in a church in Munich that I saw him-a balding, heavyset man in a gray overcoat, a brown felt hat clutched between his..." (more)
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Product Description
Since the original publication of Chicken Soup for the Soul in 1993, the authors have been collecting and editing stories for this volume. These stories will deepen readers' Christian faith and expand their awareness of how to practice Christian values in their daily lives--at home, at work, and in the community. Contributors include Corrie Ten Boom, Dick Van Dyke, Norman Vincent Peale, and many others.

About the Author
Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen, coauthors of the #1 New York Times bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul Series are professional speakers who have dedicated their lives to enhancing the personal and professional development of others.

Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen, coauthors of the #1 New York Times bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul Series are professional speakers who have dedicated their lives to enhancing the personal and professional development of others.

the coauthors of Chicken Soup for the Surviving Soul, Patty Aubery, vice President of The Canfield Group, and Nancy Mitchell, director of publishing for The Canfield Group.

the coauthors of Chicken Soup for the Surviving Soul, Patty Aubery, vice President of The Canfield Group, and Nancy Mitchell, director of publishing for The Canfield Group.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: HCI; 1 edition (April 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558745017
• ISBN-13: 978-1558745018
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #319,523 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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22 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Nice Stories, but not much substance., November 17, 1999

By A Customer

I did enjoy this book, and there were some really moving stories and some funny stories, but i didn't find it too terribly filling. Honestly, i personally can't say i'd recommend it. The problem i had with it is that it lacks substance. The stories, while are mostly very nice, do not even attempt (for the most part) to tell the Gospel. And (too) many of the stories had themes that were doctrinally and biblically unsound. I am critical only because it is named "Chicken soup for the CHRISTIAN soul." As a book, it does not bring forth a world view that is terribly Christian. I believe a more apt title would have been "Chicken soup for the God-believing soul." Some may not see a difference, but it's definately there...

"Do you still think it's enough just to believe that there is one God? Well, even the demons believe this, and they tremble in terror!" James 2:19 (NLT)

I think a MUCH better book is Joni Earickson Tada's "When God Weeps." That book is also quite moving, but it also contains much Godly wisdom, and makes a conscious effort to show what the bible says about life and death and suffering.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It was an inspiration, May 12, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Chicken Soup for the Christian Soul (Chicken Soup for the Soul (Audio Health Communications)) (Audio CD)

Chicken Soup for the Chrisitian soul is a collection of 101 short stories written by a variety of authors. The book is similar to the Chicken Soup for the Soul, except there are Christian values and beliefs woven into the book. The book really helped me learn how to show Christ in my life, whether it be at school, work, or anywhere. The book had many great stories. One of my favorite stories was The Bible. It is about a young man about to graduate from high school. All of the grads normally get cars as their gifts so he was expecting one. He went out with his father and found a car. He was very excited when the day of graduation came. His dad gave him his present, which was a bible. The boy threw it down and ran out. They never spoke again. Almost 40 years later the boy recieved a phone call that his dad had died. He went home to sort through his dad's belonging. While he was there he found the Bible that his dad gave him. He opened it and there was a check for the exact amount of the car. That story along with many others had a theme. When I was feeling low in my faith I read stories of how people deepened theirs. Reading how others were in the same situation as me help to encourage me. There is a story for every mood and everyday. There are stories on parents and teens fighting. Most teenagers have problems with their parents and sometimes both the parent and the teen feel alone. The book is a good reminder that others are going through the same things. There are stories about miracles if you are feeling like God is missing from your life. The stories taught me how to pick God out of days or even a situation. There are not only stories there are also jokes and comics. There is a whole section called on the lighter side, which is very funny. There are stories on every topic of life. There are stories that will make you cry, laugh, rejoice, and just smile. The book changed the way I look at life, family, friends, and most importantly God. The book opened my eyes to all the little acts of kindness that I sometimes over look. "This will lead you to forgive others for their trespasses asnd yourself for your shortcomings" The book is for everyone.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Warm Blessing, November 3, 2003

By	James Henry - Author of Corporation YOU (Long Island) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chicken Soup for the Christian Soul (Chicken Soup for the Soul (Audio Health Communications)) (Audio CD)

If you are a Christian, you need this book on your book shelf. The stories are moving, faithfilled and filled with joy. Prepare to laugh, prepare to cry ... prepare to further BELIEVE!