Chicken Soup for the Parent's Soul: 101 Stories of Loving, Learning and Parenting (Paperback)

by Mark Victor Hansen (Author), Raymond Aaron (Author), Kimberly Kirberger (Author), Jack Canfield (Author) "As far back as I can remember, the large pickle jar sat on the floor beside the dresser in my parents' bedroom..." (more)
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Product Description
Served up especially for moms and dads, this latest batch of Chicken Soup celebrates the joys and challenges of parenthood.

Certain to appeal to all parents-whether you're expecting or raising your first children, in-the-trenches veterans or empty-nesters- this delightful Chicken Soup book offers a collection of inspiring and entertaining stories that relate to the triumphs, tribulations, challenges and joys of raising a family. Chapters include: The Joys of Parenting; A Mother's Love; A Father's Love; Special Connections; Special Moments; Insights and Lessons; Overcoming Obstacles; Surviving Loss; Across The Generations; and Letting Go.

With contributions from celebrity and "ordinary" parents alike, each story speaks to the range of emotions and experiences of all types of parents-single parents, foster parents, parents of adopted children, or part of a two-parent family with biological children. By sharing the personal experiences of others, this book offers inspiration and advice to parents going through a difficult time; provides reassurance to those who worry that they're not living up to the Supermom or Superdad ideal; and shares a wealth of experiences that show why being a parent is such a worthwhile and rewarding vocation. This book is a must-read for any parent or parent-to-be!

About the Author
Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen are professional speakers who have dedicated their lives to enhancing the personal and professional development of others. Their Chicken Soup for the Soul series includes sixteen New York Times bestsellers.

Kimberly Kirberger is the coauthor of the Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul Journal, the #1 New York Times bestsellers Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul and Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul II, and Chicken Soup for the College Soul. She is president of Inspiration and Motivation for Teens, Inc., and frequently speaks at high schools and youth organizations nationwide.

Raymond Aaron is a professional speaker and business coach who has mentored thousands of people to achieve success. Through the Raymond Aaron Group, Inc., he offers a worldwide coaching service, The Monthly Mentor, which teaches how to double your income by doing what you love. He has been on almost every major radio and TV talk show, and has delivered over 4,000 seminars. He is featured in Canada's Who's Who and is the father of a teenage daughter.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 362 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic, Inc.; First Scholastic Printing edition (September 14, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0439355729
• ISBN-13: 978-1558747470
• ASIN: 1558747478
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #152,946 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A celebration of parenthood, September 16, 2000

By A Customer

I am the parent of a fifteen year old boy. I love him dearly and he has been an ideal child. But he is fifteen and I am having to deal with the inevitable process of growing apart. My little boy is becoming a man. I am very proud of his sweet nature but lately I have seen it hurt him or cause others to take advantage and it is heart wrenching. I was in one of those sad places that only parents can understand...where one wonders" did i do something wrong. Has my own co-dependant nature spread to him?" The answer is yes but also the acknowledgement that he will have to make mistakes, suffer and thereby grow. ouch!!! Anyway , it was at this moment that I picked up the book and began to read. It was like a soothing warm water began to wash over my aching heart. The stories were so beautiful that I began to beleive in the miracle of parenting including the mistakes and the worries. I started feeling like they were all part of a recipe that made the most incredible love we as humans will ever know. After reading the stories I felt grateful and humbled. I could feel the love and attention that the four authors put into their choices. I recommend this book to everyone. parents, children , grandparents. It is a celebration of this amazing thing called life and the fact that a book can make you realize all of this in such a short time is a small miracle in itself. It is the comfort youv'e been looking for and all for about 10 dollars..

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best gift for parents, December 6, 2000

By A Customer

I have spent the last 10 Christmas's trying to figure out what to give my parents. They have the things they need and most of what they want. They alwyas say , please ,spend your money on the children but that doesnt make me feel good. I want to give them something that acknowledges their dedication, love, support and all the things they have given me over the years. Well, I found it. In this book is every story about parenting you could want and more. The authors did an amazing job of giving us assorted situations and emotions so that reading the book is like a trec through all the feelings that come with being and loving a child and children and also that come with being and loving a parent and being one. It covers all angles and therefore is truly as they say...a celebration of parenthood. If you are looking for a gift that says thank you and I love you/ this is it.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Books are Hard to Find, March 9, 2003

By A Customer

This book is filled with delightful, touching stories that will melt your heart and make you remember your childhood. Very similar to the book, Forget Me Knots from the Front Porch, this book will take you home and be a great gift for that certain someone you didn't know what to buy for.