Every month, the people behind the Chicken Soup for the Soul books release a new title, unique in its focus but keeping with the tradition of personal stories that offer inspiration, guidance and faith. Three of their most recent books are summarized here, as part of our series of Chicken Soup giveaways.
Devotional Stories for Women: 101 Daily Devotions to Comfort, Encourage and Inspire Women offers a series of Christian devotions and prayers that also include Bible passages and accompanying real life stories. For those sharing in these beliefs, this book offers comfort and affirmation through individuals’ own experiences and faith, while reinforcing Bible reading and study.
With The Story Behind the Song: The Exclusive Personal Stories behind 101 of Your Favorite Songs, readers hear directly from songwriters and performers across many musical genres, from Paul Anka to Kanye West, Smokey Robinson to Huey Lewis, David Cassidy to Clint Black. The stories shared bring insight into beloved songs, and I found it fun to search through the list finding artists whose works I’ve been a fan of. A unique Chicken Soup for the Soul book, definitely.
As we ring in the new year, resolutions are made and many of us find ourselves taking stock of our lives as we advance the calendar pages. In Count Your Blessings: 101 Stories of Gratitude, Fortitude, and Silver Linings, we are reminded of the good fortune and blessings that are bestowed upon us already. Especially in tough times, it’s too easy to focus on the things that we wish were different in our lives, but it’s refreshing and rewarding to shift that awareness to the positives that abound all around us. These personal tales inspire readers to express their own gratitude as well. To share the experience with your family, the Count Your Blessings board game is available as well, allowing you to encourage a positive outlook during family game night.
For one lucky winner, we have a copy of all three Chicken Soup for the Soul books, as well as the Count Your Blessings board game. (U.S. and Canada only, please) Please leave a comment to be entered!
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I really enjoy the Chicken Soup series, so I would be thrilled to add these (and the game) to my collection. Thank you!
It’s been years since I read a new Chicken Soup book and would love these!
I have never read the Chicken Soup series…but this sound like something I really need in my life right now. Especially the Gratitude one. Too many times we let the negative outweigh the positive.
Thanks for the contest.
thanks for the opportunity to read this book…
I always love a good inspirational read, or three.
I would love to be entered to win these. I know just who to share them with.
wmmahaney(at)att(dot)net
Would love to win this!!
These books are truly an inspiration to all.
Please enter me to win.
What an inspirational way to start the new year! Thanks so much for the chance!
I love the stories in these books and would love to win them.
lkish77123 at gmail dot com
I would love to entered thanks for the contest!
I love the Chicken Soup Series. I even have a story published in Chicken Soup for the Sister’s Soul. I’d love to read these and add them to my book collection. Thanks for the possibility.
bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com
Wow! What a great give!
Happy New Year.
gahome2mom/at/gmail/dot/com
I just finished the Chicken Soup for Catholics book and would love these too! Thanks for hosting the giveaway.
This is a great giveaway. Thank you.
I am writing life stories and looking for a market. I wonder if the Chicken Soup series is comparable to the Cup of Comfort series?
These would make a wonderful addition to anyone’s collection. I would read them and pass them around. Those books are too good to keep to oneself.
These books would be great!
pbclark(at)netins(dot)net
Any reminder to count my blessings is surely a good thing. The board game sounds especially intriguing.
Great giveaway. These would be wonderful reads during the winter months! Thanks!
I lvoe these series books, I still have my teenage ones! *lol*
I would like to be entered!
I haven’t read any of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series yet. The Count Your Blessings book looks like a good one.
These are great car books, you can read the inspiring stories quickly while waiting for just about anything. thanks.
What a great prize pack! Please enter me…
What a terrific package! I love the Chicken Soup books.
We posted about this giveaway at Winning Readings: http://winningreadings.blogspot.com/2010/01/chicken-soup-for-soul.html
janemaritz at yahoo dot com
I love the simple, yet moving stories inside all of the Chicken Soup books, so I’d love to win this!
love the Chicken Soup books,when my sister gets done with her old chicken soup books then she pass them on to one of us in the family,i enjoy reading them,
sherrya1210 at yahoo dot com
I really enjoy the Chicken Soul for the Soul books and would love these.
This looks great! Please enter me!
BethsBookReviewBlog AT gmail DOT com
we all love chicken soup books in this house and I would love to win them and share with family
shopannies@Yahoo.com
I read a Chicken Soup for the Soul book many years ago and loved it. I would love to win these modern ones as inspiration for today. Thanks!