It’s time to thrive! Whether life’s dealt you a setback or you’re ready for a positive change, this collection of 101 inspiring and empowering stories will motivate you to create balance and more meaning in your lifeThere’s nothing like true, inspiring stories from real people to encourage you. These empowering and uplifting stories by people who have flourished instead of floundered in the face of challenges, pursued their dreams, and changed their focus and their...

That famous Canadian kindness is alive and well in these 101 stories of caring and compassion.Canada is filled with people who care for and about each other. They make miracles happen for their neighbours, friends, and complete strangers. You’ll find 101 heartwarming tales of Canadian kindness in these pages, from the everyday to the extraordinary. And you’ll probably come away from this book with some new ideas for ways that you, and your family and friends, can m...

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia? You are not alone. With 101 encouraging and inspiring stories by others like you, this book is a source of support and encouragement throughout your caregiving journey.Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia affect millions of people, and this book is especially for caregivers. This collection, a joint project with the Alzheimer's Association, is filled with 101 stories of love and lessons...

Some of the simplest, yet most powerful lessons we learn are often taught by the least likely of our family members - our cats! We can learn something from them every day if we just open our minds and our hearts to the valuable lessons they are trying to teach.What do we learn from our cats? Everything. Our cats make us better people. If we rescued them, they rescue us back. If we’re sad, they comfort us. If we need to have more fun, they show us how. They are our ...

Our cats make us smile every day with their crazy antics and acts of love. This book is full of hilarious and heartwarming stories about our feline friends that surprise us and charm us.Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Cat Did What? will have you saying just that, as you read these 101 amazing stories about the absurdities, mischief, miracles, and magic our cats bring to our lives. Whether humorous or serious, or both, these stories will make you laugh and warm your ...

What a wonderful gift for every grandmother, both new and experienced! Plenty of love, laughs, and lessons!These heartwarming, amusing, and inspirational stories were written by grandmothers, grandchildren, and everyone in between, about the amazing experience of being a grandma!You’ll read about:• becoming a new person — a grandmother• getting your grandma name• sharing advice... and also learning not to!• adventures and travel...

The magic of cats! They keep us company, provide unconditional love, share in the ups and downs of our lives and make every day an adventure.How do cats do it? They’re surprisingly clever, ever curious, and so caring about their human staff members. When we rescue them, they rescue us back. They brighten our days, act as our therapists, and become our best friends—without saying a word.You’ll find yourself laughing a lot, tearing up at times, and nodding yo...

Try new things, overcome your fears, and broaden your world. You’ll feel empowered and energized when you step outside your comfort zone!Whether it’s something little—like trying a new food—or something big—like flying to a faraway country—we feel empowered when we do something that challenges us. You can do it! John Shedd said, “A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.” Set sail from your safe harbor. Feel the wind, see new sights, and m...

You'll recognize your own cat in this entertaining collection of stories about the surprising, amusing, heartwarming, and even magical things that our cats do.How do cats do it? Even non “cat people” fall under their spell. Our cats make us better people. If we rescued them, they rescue us back. If we’re sad, they comfort us. If we need to have more fun, they show us how. They are our therapists, our role models, and our best friends.You’ll laugh a lot, tea...

The dog really did that? You’ll recognize your own dog in this entertaining collection of stories about the surprising, amusing, heartwarming things that our dogs do.From dogs who chew shoes to dogs who mend relationships—from crazy canines who crack us up to intuitive ones who act like therapists —from dogs who need rescuing to dogs who rescue their owners— you’ll see your own dog with new appreciation for his or her unique skills and intuition.With a spec...

“Me time” is the cure for what ails you. You know you need it. Here’s how to take care of yourself so that you can be the very best version of you!Do you ever say that you’ll take care of yourself after you finish your to-do list? The personal, revealing stories in this book will convince you to put yourself at the top of that list. Self-care and life balance are what we all neglect most.These 101 true stories from people who turned their lives around will ...

A hilarious follow-up to the bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul: Read, Laugh, Repeat! If you are looking to put yourself in a better mood and escape the day's worries, avoid what might be too boring or too serious, and instead read something this is too funny.If too much of a good thing is never enough, then you could never have too much of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Too Funny! In these 101 true, personal stories, our storytellers document the mishaps ...