Books with author Amy Newmark Jack Canfield

This special anniversary collection has a double dose of inspiration—new stories from our readers paired with the Chicken Soup for the Soul story that changed their lives!We’re 20! And as part of our 20th-anniversary celebration, we asked our readers to tell us how their favorite Chicken Soup for the Soul stories affected them. You’ll find the stories in pairs in this volume—a new story written just for this book, followed by the story or poem that the reader found so inspiring in one of our past 250+ titles. You’ll read about the military wife who was mentally prepared for “the phone call” the morning after she read a story about a soldier who lost his limbs. You’ll read about the Vietnam vet who discovered that one of the soldiers he rescued went on to win the Super Bowl four times, which he learned decades later in a Chicken Soup for the Soul story. You’ll read about a birth mother whose 23-year-old found her through one of our stories. All in all, you’ll read 100 stories about epiphanies, attitude adjustments, great advice, motivational tips, doing good, and the amazing connections that people made as a result of these stories.

Applying to colleges is stressful, and teens will appreciate reading these stories from other kids who been through it and understand the anxiety and uncertainty of the process.Colleges are deluged with applications and the college application process has become traumatic and all-consuming. In this portable “support group” for high school students, kids share their stories of: SAT and ACT testing madness parental pressure — and support stress and the need to “have a life” road trips, interviews, and auditions disappointments and silver linings gap years and other alternative paths to higher education not getting in anywhere and all the other facets of the college application process!

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Just for Teenagers supports and inspires teenagers as they grow up, reminding them they are not alone, as they read stories from teens just like themselves about the problems and issues they face every day.Teenage years are tough, but this book will help teens as they journey through the ups and downs of adolescence. The stories in this book serve as a guide on topics from the daily pressures of life and school to love, friendships, parents, and much more. This collection will encourage, inspire, and amuse teens, showing that, as tough as things can get, they are not alone!

Parents will love these inspirational, humorous, and heartwarming stories about the hardest and most rewarding job in the world — parenthood!This upbeat and compelling book includes the best selections on parenting from Chicken Soup’s rich history, with 101 stories carefully selected to appeal to both mothers and fathers. This is a great book for couples to share, whether they are just embarking on their new adventure as parents or reflecting on their lifetime experience. Stories were written by parents about their children and by children about their parents. A whole chapter on adoptive and foster parents is included. There is a common thread of caring, humor, hard work, and the joy of being a parent. Older parents will laugh, cry, and nod their heads as they recognize shared experiences shaping young lives. New parents will smile as they read about the adventures yet to come.

Searching for The One? This collection of stories from men and women about dating - the good, the bad, the ugly - will encourage you, support you, and make you laugh as you navigate the dating game.This fun new book about dating - whether it sparked a lifelong love or a laugh with friends - will give you a boost as you search for your soul mate. Read about how couples met, good and bad dates, maintaining the relationship, second chances, the Internet, and all the other ups and downs of dating, love, and romance. For men and women from 21 to 91.

Christian Kids and their parents will love sharing these stories of faith, family and fun.This is the first Chicken Soup book ever created specifically for Christian parents to read and enjoy themselves or to share with their children, with 101 great stories and poems from Chicken Soup’s extensive library. All of the selected stories, including those about Christmas, are appropriate for children under age twelve. Christian parents will enjoy reading these heartfelt, inspiring, and often humorous stories about the ups and downs of daily life in today’s contemporary Christian families, written by other Christian parents. Stories provide great lessons on faith, love, forgiveness, charity, and family. Snuggle with the kids and read one story a night! Contains 15 children’s prayers to share, too.

Celebrate life in Canada with these 101 heartwarming and inspiring stories by and for Canadians.Join co-author Amy Sky in this love letter to Canada— an inspiring celebration of all things Canadian. Read 101 inspiring and heartwarming stories about: Canadian pride and patriotism Hockey Winter weather Summer good times... and cottage life The cultural mosaic Wilderness and wildlife Uniquely Canadian holidays and traditions Inspiring Canadians That famous Canadian hospitality And bonus stories by Amy Sky, Marc Jordan, Matt Duchene, George Kourounis, and Laura Robinson, with lyrics from Liona Boyd’s album, The Return.

This special anniversary collection of has a double-dose of inspiration - personal stories of how Chicken Soup for the Soul changed lives, and the life-changing story itself!Twenty years later, Chicken Soup for the Soul and its stories are still changing lives! This special twentieth anniversary collection celebrates the power of storytelling. Readers share their personal, inspiriting stories about how a Chicken Soup for the Soul story made a difference in their lives, paired with the life-changing story itself. It’s a double dose of inspiration!

The 101 stories in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Parenthood will touch your heart, make you laugh, and remind you why there is no better job than being a parent!Parenting – it’s a tough job, but also the best. Filled with anecdotes and advice from parents raising children of all ages, this book will uplift, inspire, and encourage you. Other parents, just like you, share their personal stories about all the joys, and the trials, of raising children.

Grandparents and grandchildren will enjoy Chicken Soup for the Soul: Grand and Great with its 101 stories written by grandparents about their grandchildren and by grateful grandchildren about their grandparents.A parent becomes a new person the day the first grandchild is born. Formerly serious adults become grandparents who dote on their grandchildren and find new delight in life. This new book includes the best stories on being a grandparent from Chicken Soup for the Soul’s library. Everyone can understand the special ties between grandparents and grandchildren -- the unlimited love, the mutual admiration and unqualified acceptance. Printed in a larger font.

Moms are the busiest people in the world! They juggle kids, husbands, jobs, housework, and more. These 101 stories from other multitasking moms will inspire and amuse the woman who does it all!Moms do it all – they juggle kids, husbands, home and office…. This collection will inspire and entertain masters of multitasking with its 101 stories from busy moms like them. Filled with words of wisdom, lessons learned, funny moments and juggling success, this book will brighten any mother’s day.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: On Being a Parent includes the best selections on parenting from Chicken Soup for the Soul’s rich history, with 101 stories carefully selected to appeal to both mothers and fathers.Parenting is the hardest and most rewarding job in the world. Filled with stories on the humor, hard work, and joy of being a parent, this is a great book for couples to share, whether they are embarking on a new adventure as parents or reflecting on their lifetime experience.