Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tough Times, Tough People (Giveaway)
Everyone finds themselves in difficult situation at times: layoffs, natural disasters, grief, illness, economic troubles, etc. Chicken Soup for the Soul is known for stories that inspire, educate, and basically just makes you feel better. Their newest title, Tough Times, Tough People, is no exception.
BOOK DESCRIPTION
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tough Times, Tough People (Chicken Soup for the Soul Publishing, LLC, June 2009, 978-1-935096-35-1, $14.95) reminds us that tough times won’t last, but tough people will. Tough People is all about overcoming adversity, pulling together, making do with less, facing challenges, and finding new joys in a simpler life. This new collection shares tales of people who have been laid off, lost their homes, and endured wrenching life changes, but discovered the underlying gifts in their new situations. More time at home with family, creative “staycations,” more satisfying job opportunities, and renewed gratitude for health and life are just a few of the silver linings these survivors have learned to cherish.
MY REVIEW
What I really loved about this book, as well as all their other titles, is that the stories are written by everyday people with everyday lives. It makes the stories that much more inspiring and makes me feel like if they can overcome their obstacles then I can, too.
I found the book easy to navigate with stories being categorized into various topics. This really helped me find just the right stories for my situation. However, the best part is that each story was only a few pages long. Perfect for when you have a few minutes to spare. My favorite section was The Power of Positive Thinking. It reminded me to always look on the bright side and hope for the best. Sometimes, positive thinking can bring upon positive results!
This book can be purchased at Amazon.com for $10.17.
WIN IT!
I have 2 copies of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tough Times, Tough People to give away. To enter:
Just mention in comments before midnight, July 26th why you’d like to win this book. That’s it!- A random winner will be selected and notified via email shortly thereafter.
- The winner will then have 3 days to claim their prize.
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love that it promotes the idea that tough times won’t last forever also enjoyed their other books mverno@roadrunner.com
would love to win this book to share with all my friends going through tough times
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I love this series of books and I’m always looking for an uplifting read!
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I seem to have one of those lives that just when you feel everything is going to be ok…….something else happens that you need to get through.
I’ve had many people tell me I should write a book actually.
This would be great to read!
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I love the Chicken Soup Series. The stories are real and down to earth. I have many in the series. In fact, I have a story published in Chicken Soup for the Sister’s Soul. I’d like to add this book to my collection.
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In these tough time this would definitely help our family inspiringly. I can read and share it with other family and friends.
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love chicken soup books- they make you think..they inspire and make you laugh and let you know you will willmake it thru- its not as bad as you think
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I have never read any of these books, and think it is a good time to read this one. I would like to absorb it, and pass on what I have learned to my friends.
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I’ve been unemployed for eight months now, and there aren’t a lot of jobs available in my field.
Times are tough, and this book sounds like something I should be reading!
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I would like to win because I have read some of the other Chicken Soup Books and liked them.
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I would to win this book. I really like the Chicken Soup for the Soul series.
I would like to win this for my parents, because my dad just lost his job last week.
What can I say…seriously injured and disabled in 2001 by a drunk driver I have days where I’m weary of the limitations and the pain. On most days I’m grateful I survived so that I could have more time with my children and see the birth of my granddaughter. But there are days I really could use some inspiration or a reminder that all this is part of a larger plan. Sometimes I just wish the planner would let me in on the plan!
I would like to win this book because I LOVE all of the Chicken Soup books. I have quite a few of them, but not this one. The title is perfect for me as I am currently going through some pretty tough times. It may help me to face the issues a little better.
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some days it is hard to look on the bright side, but reading some of these books can really help, thanks
I’d like to read this book. I know alot of people who are having tough times now.
I would like this book for encouragement for my daughter.
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Because we can all use some new ideas on how to get by from people who have been there! Such courage and strenghth!
If I won Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tough Times, Tough People I’d probably donate it to the junior high library in which I work. My students love the Chicken Soup books! smalltownbeatnik at gmail
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Everytime I think I am getting ahead I have to endure more problems. I know what doesn’t kill me makes me stronger but I will love a short time without stress and worry. I lost custody of my daughter when she was five (to my parents) because of my alcoholism. I was in two physically abusive marriages. I had to give up my second daughter for adoption. I finally got sober and moved near my first daughter two years ago with 10 years sobriety and thought life was getting better. Then I was laid off work from the first job I got when I moved. I was laid off for over a year before I found a new job just last week. I went through seven thousand dollars (my entire savings) while laid off, my unemployment ran out, and now I am looking at being homeless in August because I don’t have the money for August rent. I really really really really need to read this book. Please pick me.
I love the Chicken Soup for the Soul series of books. they are so inspiring
I’d really like this book so I could give it to my grandmother. Thanks.
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This looks like such an inspirational book to read and share with others.
I’d like to win this for my fiancee who is going through a downpour right now.
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