Best Selling Books by Amy Newmark

Try new things, overcome your fears, and broaden your world. You’ll feel empowered and energized when you use the power of YES! Saying YES gives you power—the power to make your life more exciting and your world bigger. So, do things that challenge you. Face your fears. And don’t be afraid to reinvent yourself. You’ll be inspired to make your own to-do list when you read these stories from regular people who used the power of saying “yes” to improve their lives. Find the motivation you need in the entertaining, personal accounts in these 101 stories.

A "Chicken Soup for the Soul Short” containing 20 stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Angels and Miracles. Real stories from real people show you how to recognize and appreciate the miracles in your life. You’ll be inspired, awed and comforted by these stories that remind us miracles happen every day to people from all walks of life. We just have to believe in them. Hope is never canceled and these stories show you why, with amazing coincidences, answered prayer, and unexplainable divine intervention.

A "Chicken Soup for the Soul Short” containing 20 stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Count Your Blessings. Real stories from real people show you how to use the power of gratitude and change your perspective through life''s ups and downs. You''ll be inspired and invigorated by these stories of gratitude, fortitude, resilience, and silver linings. They will serve as a reminder of the many blessings in your life and that each day holds something to be thankful for. You''ll see how life can be transformed just by practicing thankfulness and being mindful.

If laughter is the best medicine, this book is your prescription. We''ve gathered some great storytellers to document the mishaps and misadventures of everyday life and celebrate humanity''s ability to laugh at itself. There''s no holding back in these pages, so prepare for lots of good clean (and not so clean) fun.

These true personal stories of angels, answered prayers, messages from heaven, miraculous healing and divine intervention will give you hope and deepen your faith. Miracles happen every day to people from all walks of life. You’ll be inspired, comforted and amazed by these 101 stories, including: Sheila, who suspected she was adopted, and then on vacation was randomly seated next to a fellow traveler who turned out to be her biological sister. Tiffany, whose inner voice warned her to go home instead of seeking shelter from a rainstorm under a car dealer’s awning. The car dealership ended up being destroyed minutes later by a tornado. Susan, whose daughter was on her way to buy drugs when she almost had a car accident. In a miraculous coincidence, the other driver turned out to be her Narcotics Anonymous sponsor, who then saved her. Judee, who refused to remarry after a divorce, but then had a dream in which she envisioned herself walking down the aisle. Later, she met the same man and had the exact same wedding she had seen while asleep. The U.S. soldier’s daughter in Germany who called her grandfather’s cell phone on 9/11 to make sure he was okay. This caused him to step out of the line to enter the Pentagon—moments before the airplane hit.

A collection of 101 personal stories about children making good decisions, doing the right thing, thinking positively, overcoming obstacles, and being grateful.

Miracles, answered prayers, cases of divine intervention—they happen every day—strengthening our faith, giving us hope, and proving that good things do happen to good people! Miracles are all around us—we just have to look to see them. These powerful stories will deepen your faith and give you hope that good things do happen to good people. From guardian angels to divine messengers, from miraculous healing to messages from heaven, from mysterious dreams that come true to divine coincidence, you’ll be in awe as you read these 101 stories of true wonder and inspiration. These stories are written by real people—ordinary people who have had extraordinary experiences—who are just as surprised that these things happened to them as we are to read about them.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tales of Golf and Sport contains Chicken Soup for the Soul’s 101 best stories and poems about golfers, golfing, and other sports. This book has fresh appeal to golfers and makes a fabulous gift. Golfers are a special breed. They endure bad weather, early wake-up calls, great expense, and “interesting” clothing to engage in their favorite sport. This is not a book about how to play golf -- it is a book about how it feels to play golf. Professional and amateur athletes contribute stories from the heart, yielding a book about the human side of golf and other sports.

Get your holiday spirit on with these tales of Christmas, plus all the other holiday fun from Thanksgiving to New Year’s! We love sharing the joy of the holiday season with you! These 101 true, personal stories are filled with the cheer of the season—from holiday hijinks to family traditions, from gratitude and giving to the true meaning of Christmas, and from Thanksgiving turkeys to New Year’s Eve toasts. Share the love, fun, and wonder of the holidays with your family and friends. And keep the Christmas spirit alive for months to come as you enjoy these stories. The stories in these pages are “Santa safe,” meaning they keep the magic alive for young readers. And in the same vein, your purchase will support Toys for Tots, creating miracles for children all over the U.S. Chicken Soup for the Soul books are 100% made in the USA and each book includes stories from as diverse a group of writers as possible. Chicken Soup for the Soul solicits and publishes stories from the LGBTQ community and from people of all ethnicities, nationalities, and religions.

Our dogs make us smile every day with their crazy antics and acts of love. This book is full of hilarious and heartwarming stories about the many ways our canine companions surprise us, make us laugh, and touch our hearts. Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Dog Did What? will have you saying just that, as you read these 101 humorous and heartwarming stories about our lovable, goofy, and comical canines. Whether funny or serious, or both, these stories will make you laugh and touch your heart.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Loving Our Dogs will amuse and inspire all dog lovers with its true stories of amazing canine contributions, intelligence and intuitive abilities. Many of the stories will make readers laugh or cry, and they will all renew admiration for these canine companions. We are all crazy about our dogs and can’t read enough about them, whether they’re misbehaving and giving us big, innocent looks, or loyally standing by us in times of need. This new book from Chicken Soup for the Soul contains the 101 best dog stories from its library. Readers will revel in the heartwarming, amusing, inspirational, and occasionally tearful stories about our best friends and faithful companions -- our dogs.

Readers will be amused, comforted, and encouraged, by stories about “dysfunctional” families just like their own, and will realize we are all alike and we all have the same family issues. A great quirky and fun holiday book. Almost everyone thinks their own family is “dysfunctional “or at least has a dysfunctional member or two. With stories about wacky yet lovable relatives, holiday meltdowns, and funny foibles along with more serious stories about abuse, controlling family members, and flare-ups, Chicken Soup for the Soul: All in the Family shows readers that they aren’t alone.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: What I Learned from the Dog will delight readers with humorous, heartwarming, and inspiring stories about lessons our canine friends and family members have taught us. Lessons come in all shapes and sizes, like our faithful canine friends. Dog lovers share their stories about the valuable, heartwarming, and often funny, lessons they have learned from their loyal pets.

A "Chicken Soup for the Soul Short” containing 20 stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Dog Really Did That? Real stories from real people who share the heartwarming and hilarious antics of their beloved canine companions. Doggone it, the dog''s done it again! You’ll recognize your own dog in this entertaining collection of stories about the surprising, amusing, heartwarming things that our dogs do. Treat yourself to a fun read about everyone''s favorite family members.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Loving Our Cats will delight readers with its heartwarming, amusing, inspirational, and occasionally tearful stories about our best friends and faithful companions -- our cats. We are all crazy about our mysterious cats. Sometimes they are our best friends; sometimes they are aloof. They are fun to watch and often surprise us. These true stories, the best from Chicken Soup for the Soul’s library, will make readers appreciate their own cats and see them with a new eye.

These true personal stories of angels, miracles, answered prayers, and divine intervention will deepen your faith and open your eyes to the angels, guardians, and guides in your life. Miracles happen every day to people from all walks of life. And angels are all around if we are open to seeing them and accepting their help. You’ll be inspired, awed and comforted by these 101 stories from ordinary people who’ve had extraordinary experiences, including: The young family caught in a snowstorm who were rescued by a man named David and hosted in his cabin—who learned afterwards that David and his family had died three years earlier on the same highway they were stuck on The widow who had been making snow angels with her husband for decades and then found two perfect ones in the fresh snow by his memorial bench one wintry morning—with no footprints leading to them The daughter whose dying mother promised to send flowers, who returned from the funeral to find her mom’s almost dead Christmas cacti had blossomed, covering an entire room with flowers The mother who saw her husband hoisting their little girl by one arm from a lake she’d fallen into, but didn’t see the man her husband says was holding the girl’s other arm The notoriously grumpy old man in a nursing home who spent a whole day happily saying goodbye to everyone and thanking them because an angel told him, correctly, it would be his last day on earth The teenager working in a hotel kitchen who was pushed away by an invisible force while standing in a group of people, and just missed being hit by a large piece of equipment that fell right where she’d been standing

What has the cat done now? You’ll recognize your own cat in this collection of stories about how very good and very bad our cats can be. From cats with nine lives to cats that save lives— from cats that wreck houses to cats that repair families—from cats that crack us up to cats that act like therapists—you’ll see your own cat with new appreciation for its unique skills and intuition. With a special emphasis on the benefits and joys of adopting abandoned cats, these stories will make you laugh out loud, nod your head in recognition, and maybe even shed a tear or two. And your purchase will help support the great work of the American Humane Association!

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Think Possible will inspire readers to follow their hearts and dreams, with stories of optimism, faith, and strength. In bad times and good, readers will find encouragement to keep a positive attitude. It’s always better to look on the bright side. The true stories in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Think Possible will encourage readers to stay positive with 101 stories about reaching higher and accomplishing more than they ever thought possible. This book continues Chicken Soup for the Soul’s focus on inspiration and hope, reminding us that each day holds something to be thankful for.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Preteens Talk, with 101 stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul’s library, supports and inspires preteens and reminds them they are not alone. Being a preteen is harder than it looks. School is more challenging, bodies are changing, boys and girls notice each other, relationships with parents are different, and new issues arise with friends. Stories written by preteens just like them cover friends, family, love, school, sports, challenges, and embarrassing moments.

We all have them - magical dreams, eerie premonitions, miraculous, unexplainable moments. You will be awed and amazed by these true stories from everyday people who have experienced the extraordinary. The 101 stories in this book will enlighten and encourage you to listen to your dreams and your own inner voice.

Forgiveness frees us to get on with our lives! We can all benefit from letting go of our anger, and the 101 personal, touching stories in this collection will help you see the power of forgiveness and how it can change your own life. Whether it’s forgiving a major wrong or a minor blunder, forgiving someone is healing and frees you to move on with your life. You don’t have to forget or condone what happened, but letting go of your anger improves your wellbeing and repairs relationships. You will be inspired to change your life through the power of forgiveness as you read the 101 stories in this book about forgiving others, changing your attitude, healing and compassion.

Get into the holiday spirit with these 101 magical stories about the most wonderful time of the year! Prepare to be inspired by these tales of giving, gratitude, and kindness. You’ll also pick up some creative ways to make your own holidays even more special, with new plans for family fun, gift ideas, and activities. These 101 true personal stories are filled with the cheer of the season. They’ll leave you smiling and eager to share the joy of the holidays, from Thanksgiving to Hanukkah to Christmas and New Year’s. We didn’t forget the kids either. All the stories in this collection are “Santa safe,” meaning they keep the magic alive even for precocious readers. And your purchase will support Toys for Tots as well, creating miracles for children all over the U.S. 25¢ per book sold will go to Toys for Tots.

A "Chicken Soup for the Soul Short” containing 20 stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Cat Really Did That? Real stories from real people who share the heartwarming and hilarious antics of their beloved feline friends. That darn cat''s done it again! You’ll recognize your own cat in this entertaining collection of stories about the surprising, amusing, heartwarming things that our cats do. A fun read for cat lovers, and a great way to turn a dog person into a cat person!

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Count Your Blessings will inspire and uplift readers with its stories of optimism, faith, and strength. In bad times, and good, readers will be heartened to find something good in each day. A great Christmas gift and start to the New Year. What are you thankful for today? This uplifting book reminds readers of the blessings in their lives, despite financial stress, natural disasters, health scares and illnesses, housing challenges and family worries. Stories of optimism, faith, and strength remind us of the simple pleasures of family, home, health, and inexpensive good times.

Teens in high school have mainly moved past worrying about puberty and cliques, and Chicken Soup for the Soul: Teens Talk High School focuses on issues and topics that matter to older teens. Teens talk high school, sharing their stories about sports and clubs, driving, curfews, self-image and self-acceptance, dating and sex, family, friends, divorce, illness, death, pregnancy, drinking, failure, and preparing for life after graduation. High school students will find comfort and inspiration in this book, referring to it through all four years of high school, like a portable support group.

Put the top down, turn up the radio, and embark on an enchanting journey through these 101 heartwarming tales that celebrate the timeless spirit that keeps us all eternally youthful. In this delightful book, we celebrate the joy of staying young at heart, regardless of how many birthdays have passed us by. This book is not just about growing older; it''s about growing wiser while preserving the whimsical spirit that makes life truly extraordinary. It is a celebration of the magic that happens when we choose to live with a youthful heart, no matter our age. These 101 stories, lovingly curated from Chicken Soup for the Soul''s vast library, serve as a reminder that age is but a number, and the real essence of life lies in the enthusiasm with which we embrace each new day. With a perfect blend of nostalgia and optimism, this book is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the beauty of cherishing every precious moment. Whether you''re a wide-eyed dreamer or someone looking to rediscover the sparkle in your eyes, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Young at Heart is an invitation to dance in the rain, savor the sweetness of ice cream, and embrace the childlike wonder that resides within us all. Chicken Soup for the Soul books are 100% made in the USA and each book includes stories from as diverse a group of writers as possible. Chicken Soup for the Soul solicits and publishes stories from the LGBTQ community and from people of all ethnicities, nationalities, and religions.

A collection of anecdotes about Canada from the people who love Canada and everything it represents.

What can we learn from our cats? Everything! They make us better people: if we rescued them, they rescue us back. If we''re sad, they comfort us. The anecdotes in this compilation show that cats can be our therapists, our role models, and our best friends. You may even recognize yourself in some of these tales! -- adapted from back cover

The power of gratitude can change your life! In this collection of 101 inspiring stories, people just like you share how they turned their lives around by seeing the silver linings, counting their blessings, and changing their perspective. Get inspired to become a thankful person! Scientific research has proven that being thankful improves your health, your cognitive function and your relationships. And you can learn to be a thankful person! Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Power of Gratitude is full of true, inspiring stories by people who have changed their lives for the better by actively practicing gratitude, by saying thanks, and by stopping and thinking about their blessings, even on a bad day.

What has that dog done now? You’ll recognize your own canine companion in this collection of 101 stories about how very good and very bad our dogs can be. From clever dogs that sneak food to heroic dogs that save lives—from mischievous dogs that chew shoes to intuitive dogs that repair families—from goofy dogs that crack us up to nurturing dogs that act like therapists—you’ll have a new appreciation for your own dog’s unique skills. With a special emphasis on the joy of adopting dogs from shelters, these stories will make you laugh out loud and maybe even shed a tear or two. And your purchase will help support the great work of the American Humane Association!

Barbie comes in a curvy model now, Sports Illustrated features full-size swimsuit models, and fashion designers are focusing more on curvy women. There’s a healthy conversation going on now about body image and self-esteem, and Chicken Soup for the Soul is part of it, with this collection of 101 stories celebrating all the different body types that women have and how we can all be curvy and confident—fit and fabulous within the body types we were issued at birth! Supermodel EMME, the world’s first curvy supermodel, an advocate for women and a spokesperson for all the curvy and confident women out there, shares her own story and introduces us to women who have learned to be fit, happy, and confident about their bodies. These personal stories from 100 different women will leave you feeling empowered, beautiful, and loving your look. You’ll read stories about how women developed their confidence and dealt with societal and media pressures, about attitude adjustments and acceptance, and about being healthy and loving yourself just the way you are!

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 special emphasis on the benefits and joys of adopting black dogs, senior dogs, and all the other types of dogs who get left behind, these stories may even motivate you to visit your local shelter. And your purchase of this book will help support the important, life-saving work of American Humane!

Presents 101 stories about embracing and making the most of those long winter months.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Wisdom of Dads is a special way to pay tribute to Dad, and also a great read for all fathers and children. Stories remind readers of the special bond between fathers and children and the unique reverence children hold for their wise old dads. Children view their fathers with awe from the day they are born. Fathers are big and strong and seem to know everything, except when their kids are teenagers -- then they know nothing. This book contains 101 great stories selected from Chicken Soup for the Soul’s library, all focusing on the wisdom of fathers. These heartwarming and often humorous stories are written by sons and daughters about their fathers, and by fathers about their children.

"What do we learn from our dogs? Everything. Our dogs 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 protectors, our role models, and our best friends. You''ll laugh a lot, tear up at times, and nod your head in recognition as you read these tales about the wonderful experience of sharing life with a dog. Lessons learned from our dogs come in many forms, from the hilarious to the heroric."--Amazon.

Self-esteem, tolerance, values, and inner strength – these are gifts that will last children a lifetime. This book is filled with inspirational stories for children and their families to share, all about kids making good decisions, doing the right thing, and being kind. This collection shows kids positive role models to follow in its stories about making good choices, having confidence, and doing the right thing. Parents and grandparents will enjoy discussing the stories with children, making it a family event. Great for teachers to share with students, too. This book harnesses the power of storytelling to inspire and teach kids, while also entertaining them. Key issues such as bullying, tolerance, and values are addressed in stories selected from Chicken Soup for the Soul’s vast library and represent the best on these topics from the company’s 22-year history. This book is a joint project of Chicken Soup for the Soul and The Boniuk Foundation, which are working together to promote tolerance, respect, and compassion, inspiring young people and adults to embrace their differences, reject stereotypes, and make good choices. It’s part of a larger effort that includes additional books for teens, college students, parents, and grandparents, as well as a family television show every Saturday morning starting in October.

There’s nothing like the power of storytelling to reach deep inside you and change you for the better. Now, how about combining real-life, personal stories with easy-to-implement tips from America’s go-to therapist Dr. Mike Dow? He shows you how to use the principles of cognitive behavioral therapy to change the way you think and act... and be happy. You do have the tools within yourself to solve many of your problems. By the time you finish reading this book and completing all the guided journal entries, you’ll find you’ve already made a difference. When it comes to the way you think, you’ll be more optimistic. When it comes to the way you act, you’ll make healthier choices every day. When it comes to the way you feel, you’ll be happy… and you’ll know how to use your brain to stay that way! We’ll show you how to train your brain to use these techniques no matter what issues come up in your life, because you really do have the right, the power, and the ability to act as your own therapist as you navigate the ups and downs of your life.

Get into the spirit of the season with these joyful stories of miracles, giving, entertaining, family fun and holiday hijinks These 101 true personal stories are filled with the cheer of the season—from the true meaning of Christmas to holiday miracles, from Thanksgiving turkeys to New Year’s Eve toasts, from the joy of children to family reunions, and from holiday mishaps to the perfect gifts. There are plenty of stories about our four-legged family members as well, whether they’re un-decorating the tree or prematurely opening the presents. Share the love, fun, and wonder of the holidays with your family and friends. What a great way to keep that Christmas spirit for many months to come! And your purchase will support Toys for Tots, creating miracles for children all over the U.S. Chicken Soup for the Soul books are 100% made in the USA and each book includes stories from as diverse a group of writers as possible. Chicken Soup for the Soul solicits and publishes stories from the LGBTQ community and from people of all ethnicities, nationalities, and religions.

Ketika cinta sudah berbicara, alam semesta pun akan mendukung, dan nurani pun akan tergerak yang membuat kita tahu bahwa di sanalah yang dinanti sudah menunggu... siap untuk dijalani bersama takdir. Kisah-kisah tentang keindahan dan keajaiban cinta dalam buku ini memang sangat menginspirasi dan menghangatkan hati. Kita akan dibuat terpana, terkesan, terhibur, tertawa, dan akhirnya paham bahwa cinta sejati itu memang ada.

Das noites insônias de amamentação aos momentos inesquecíveis com seu bebê recém-nascido, conheça as 101 melhores histórias motivacionais e de bem-estar emocional da biblioteca do Canja de galinha para a alma que celebram mães e a maternidade. Com livros clássicos de autoajuda, a série Canja de galinha para a alma continua a tocar os corações de pessoas do mundo inteiro. Neste volume, estão reunidas 101 histórias emocionantes sobre as mães, avós, madrastas e mães honorárias de nossas vidas e sobre as coisas maravilhosas que só elas fazem. Afinal, ser mãe pode ser o trabalho mais difícil do mundo, mas é também o mais recompensador. Com narrativas de aquecer o coração e repletas de gratidão, inspiração e mensagens felizes, este livro traduz o amor que por vezes esquecemos de expressar para as pessoas mais importantes da nossa vida. Um presente perfeito não só para o Dia das Mães, mas para o ano todo.