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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I would love to win this book! That would be a great motivation.
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I love the Chicken Soup books, but haven’t read this one yet.
I’d love this book because it would be great to see how others cope.
I love the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. They are always so inspirational. I would love to add this to my collection.
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I tweeted and joined your blog and I love Chicken Soup the stories are feel good tear you up stories and in this world we need things like this to keep us going
I’d like to win the book because when things get bad, one of the most inspiring and uplifting things (for me) is to hear how other people overcame their difficulties.
I’d love to win this book because I just lost my job and could use a pick-me-up!
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I remember reading these books as a kid and over the years they have helped me so much. with the world the way it is, its good to read something with hope in it.
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I would like to win this book to see how other people have triumphed over trials that have come their way.
I would like to win this book to send to my daughter. She has been out of work since November and things still aren’t looking any better. I thought this might ease her suffering a bit.
I would love to win because everyone now and then….we need a book like this. It’s just the way it is.
I would love to win this book because i, personally right now am in a “slump”. I really think it would help to read about others who are having tough times and how they conquered them!
I really would like this book, I really could use a boost of insperation. I have been pretty down, since I lost my job. Any words of encouragement to get through this tough time would be greatly appreciated.
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I love these books.
Number 30 I totally agree Love these books lately seems more valleys then mountain tops thanks for the drawings
I would like to win this book because after I read it I’ll share it with my friends and family – we all need some encouragement right now
I write an inspirational blog (Ascending Butterfly) so inspirational reading is very important to me!
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I think this would be a very inspirational book.
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Going through so rough times right now in my family. These books have always been so uplifting. This title would be very fitting at this time.
I would just love to read some inspirational and uplifting stories!
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my niece who just graduated would love this book. she has read numerous chicken soup books.
I would like to read these inspirational stories. We are struggling. My husband will be laid off next week. We are going through a tough time.
Would like this because we are going through tough times right now because my husband has some serious health issues and work problems
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id love to win this because it sure fits perfect with our economy today
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