Most Popular Books by Mark Victor Hansen

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Teens Talk Growing Up supports and inspires teenagers as they grow up as they read stories written by other teens about the problems and issues they face every day. Being a teenager is hard -- school is challenging, family issues arise, friends and love come and go, bodies and emotions go through major changes, and many teens experience the loss of a loved one for the first time. With 101 stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul''s library about life lessons, self-acceptance, meeting challenges, and growing up, this book reminds teenagers that they are not alone.

Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover''s Soul spoke directly to the hearts of all readers whose lives have ever been changed by the love of a pet. Now the coauthors bring readers this volume, honoring the unique and enduring love that people share with their cats and dogs.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Grandmothers celebrates the special bond between grandmothers and their grandchildren. Grandmothers of all ages and experience will delight in these stories. A great grandmother-to-be and Mother’s Day gift! The moment a grandchild is born, a grandmother is born too. This collection is full of stories by grandmothers about being a grandmother, and grandchildren about their grandmothers. Personal stories about legacies and traditions, grandma’s wisdom and lessons from grandchildren as well as the joys and challenges of grandparenting, will touch the heart and tickle the funny bone of all grandmothers.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Think Positive will inspire and uplift readers with its stories of optimism, faith, and strength. In bad times, and good, readers will be heartened to keep a positive attitude. A great start to the New Year. Every cloud has a silver lining. And the stories in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Think Positive will encourage readers to stay positive, because there is always a bright side. 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.

Love is a many-splendored thing, a force so powerful that it can cut through time and distance to unite people as if with one heart. Everyone dreams of finding their One True Love, a soul mate with whome to share all of life''s ups and down. And whether it''s a love that stands the test of time or a love that burns like a candle but only for a little while, once touched by it we are never the same. Like love itself, these stories can make you laugh, make you cry, and make you hold your breath wondering what will happen next. We hope they touch you as deeply as they''ve touched us. And may your life always be blessed with love.

Through this collection of heartfelt true stories about family ties, helping neighbors, and lasting friendships, children will see how other kids their age have learned valuable lessons from the choices they''ve made--and most of all, they will realize that they are not alone.

A collection of inspirational, original stories, each less than two pages long, treats such subjects as love, raising children, attitude, everyday heroes, and wisdom

You have extraordinary possibilities hidden inside you! Let each of them excite you at the fiber of your being. Those possibilities, ideas, hunches, inklings, and inner nudges are called dreams... All types of dreams: To create wealth, health, happiness and outstanding relationships For yourself, your family and others Falling in love, marrying and living happily ever after Creating your own company Pursuing a superior education Being a visionary leader Gaining respect, fame, and fortune And more! In this powerful, life-changing book from Mark Victor Hansen, discover the proven concepts, powerful skills, easy-to-use techniques and step-by-step action items needed to define your dreams and live them—whatever they are! With a guidebook and a personal goal planner, readers will learn: Believe It to Achieve It Positive Self-Talk How to Turn Problems into Opportunities The Fundamental Secrets of Prosperity How to Gain Financial Freedom To Create a Dream Team Achieve Total Well-Being Develop a Winning Spirit 10 Instant Steps to Success No one knows more about how to live their dream than Mark Victor Hansen. Mark achieved his success when he was well into his 40s—knowing that dreams don’t have deadlines. After reading this inspiring book, you’ll know it too! Now a sought-after dynamic keynote speaker and entrepreneurial marketing maven, Mark has spoken to over 6,000 audiences worldwide and is best known as the co-author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, and brand setting world records with over 500 million books sold.

Why do some people struggle financially while others seem destined for more prosperous lives? What if you could enjoy a more abundant lifestyle without sacrificing anything you now hold dear—your values, your health, your spirituality, your freedom, your friends and family? Take it from two authors who know firsthand: You can. Mark Victor Hansen is coauthor of the phenomenally successful Chicken Soup for the Soul series, and Robert G. Allen is the author of the blockbuster paradigm-shifting bestseller Nothing Down. But it wasn’t always that way. Neither author is a stranger to failure. Both have lost everything—more than once! But, independent of each other and over time, these two men came up with principles for helping both themselves and others. They began conducting their business lives along enlightened lines, and since then their joy and their wealth have grown exponentially. Now, with this book, Hansen and Allen have teamed up to provide you with their time-tested tenets for unlocking the secrets of creating Enlightened Wealth. The keys lie in the book’s four wealth codes: •The Destiny Code •The Prism Code •The Angel Code •The Star Code Along the way you’ll read stories of people just like you who have discovered the extraordinary lives they were meant to live and stepped into them. You’ll learn how to turn your unknown assets into millions, create your own Enlightened Wealth Statement, unleash the power of “hundredfolding,” follow the 101-Day Plan to your first million, and use Residual Philanthropy to pave your way to even greater wealth. And the beauty of it all is that the first tumbler to click into place is found inside of you—it’s based on doing what comes naturally. Once you determine what you love to do (and the pages ahead have dozens of tips for doing so), you enlighten your journey with the fire of your true passion. Yes, this is going to take determination and hard work, but once you’ve cracked the Millionaire Code, all your effort will seem “right” in a way that it never did before. Are you ready to become the next enlightened millionaire? Learn the fastest, most natural route to prospering with integrity: •Discover your enlightened million-dollar idea •Turn your unknown assets into millions •Gather an amazing team around you •Unleash the power of “hundredfolding” •Follow the 101-Day Plan to your first enlightened million •Use Residual Philanthropy to pave your way to even greater wealth Like the dozens of people whose inspiring stories of Enlightened Wealth are told in the pages of this book, you can live the life you want—the life you were meant to lead. What are you waiting for?

In this latest addition to the Chicken Soup family, children and grandchildren will relive memories of their parents and grandparents as they read stories of love, humor and wisdom.

The third volume in the Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul series promises more love, support and inspiration for the series'' loyal teen readers.

Overwhelmed by the success of their first book, and inundated by stories from members of the public, the authors decided to produce a second helping of this publishing phenomenon. Never losing sight of their audience, they produced a book that, once again, tugged the heartstrings and guaranteed an emotional response to others'' heart-warming tales.

Golf enthusiasts will find wit and wisdom in this small collection of funny, informative, and inspirational golf stories.

Learn how to change your life by using the power of positive thinking. Follow the steps described in these 101 true stories about using the Power of Positive! Positive thinking is a powerful tool, one that can make you healthier, happier, and more successful. You can use the power of positive thinking to improve your life and relationships, overcome challenges, and lead a productive life with purpose. This book can start you on the path to a new you. You’ll read chapters with inspiring personal stories and tips about: the power of liking yourself and realizing you might have been your own worst enemy the power of attitude adjustments, from changing your words to changing your behavior the power of persevering and overcoming challenges the power of relaxing and learning not to “sweat the small stuff” the power of gratitude and counting your blessings the power of giving and having a more meaningful, purpose-driven life the power of dreaming and believing in yourself the power of challenging yourself and doing difficult or scary things the power of self-improvement and taking control of your life the power of watching role models and learning from their example the power of changing your thoughts through deliberate practice

Whether you''re a veteran grandma or a Nana-to-be, this collection of stories will warm your heart and make you laugh about the universal experiences of being a grandmother.

This book is not a replacement for yoga or The Zone; it is a companion – a reminder that hard work and determination really do pay off, and that our bodies are gifts to be cared for and treasured through exercise and healthy living.

This shining collection brings you inspiration and comfort in special chapters on marriage, motherhood, aging, bridging the generations, attitude, self-esteem and higher wisdom. Stories honor the strength and reveal the beauty of the feminine spirit. Included are incredible stories from Oprah Winfrey, Leo Buscaglia, Linda Ellerbee, Robert Fulghum, Kathie Lee Gifford and many others.

Grandparents and grandchildren will enjoy Chicken Soup for the Soul: Grand and Great with its 101 stories written by grandparents about their grandchildren and by grateful grandchildren about their grandparents. A parent becomes a new person the day the first grandchild is born. Formerly serious adults become grandparents who dote on their grandchildren and find new delight in life. This new book includes the best stories on being a grandparent from Chicken Soup for the Soul’s library. Everyone can understand the special ties between grandparents and grandchildren -- the unlimited love, the mutual admiration and unqualified acceptance. Printed in a larger font.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: A Tribute to Moms will help you show your thankfulness to the many moms in your life, be it your mother, stepmom, mother-in-law, or even your best girlfriend who is a mother. It''s your chance to tell them how much they mean to you and how much you care.

Work is an important part of living, whether you wait on customers, build a business or cook for your family. As such, we all have important stories to tell about our work.

This new collection holds the best 101 stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul''s library on the special bond between mothers and daughters, and the magical, mysterious similarities between them. How often have you seen a teenage girl pretend to be perturbed, but secretly smile, when she is told that she acts or looks just like her mother? Fathers, brothers, and friends shake their head in wonder as girls “turn into their mothers.” This book contains the 101 best stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul’s library that celebrate the mother-daughter bond. Mothers and daughters of all ages will laugh, cry, and find inspiration in these stories that remind them how much they appreciate each other.

Do you know the #1 reason that stops people from getting what they want? Ten years later, it''s still a lack of focus. In the The Power of Focus, 10th Anniversary Edition, you''ll discover: How to thrive in a turbulent economy. Proven financial strategies for today''s world that will give you freedom and peace of mind. How to focus on what you do best and let go of the rest. Easy-to-implement Action Steps with every chapter. Plus, the latest insights from the authors to help you prosper in all areas of your life.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Married Life! will inspire and delight readers with its entertaining and heartwarming stories about fun, family, and wedded bliss. Marriage is a wonderful institution, and in this fresh collection of stories, husbands and wives share their personal, funny, and quirky stories from the trenches. Whether newly married or married for years and years, readers will find laughter and inspiration in these 101 stories of love, romance, fun, and making it work.

Chicken Soup for the New Mom''s Soul is a collection of stories from the hearts of mothers, old and new, about the most amazing and profound experience in a woman''s life-the birth of her first child.

Readers will be amused, comforted, and encouraged by stories about “nutty” families just like their own, and realize we all have the same family matters and what really matters is families. A quirky and fun holiday book and a great bridal shower or wedding gift! Nearly everyone thinks their own family is “nutty" or at least has one or two nuts. With 101 stories of wacky yet lovable relatives, funny foibles, and holiday meltdowns, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Family Matters is often hilarious and occasionally poignant.

From exciting and entertaining accounts of courage and humor to heartwarming tales of healing and learning, each touching story in this book will inspire dog lovers to rejoice in the unique bond they share with their canine companions.

Is it possible to be happy all the time? For most of us, happiness comes and goes. Life may bring pleasure one day and pain the next. But what if you could love your life no matter what the circumstances? It''s possible--and Life Lessons for Loving the Way You Live shows you how.

Kids need some inspiration too! This collection of stories provides support, provokes thought, and acts as a portable support group for kids. It makes for great dinner table conversation, and is a wonderful gift for a young reader.

Storytelling is a major component of Jewish tradition and this book honors that heritage with stories that celebrate the joys, sorrows and challenges of being Jewish. Some stories are timely and others are timeless, yet all are filled with heart-and, of course, love.

Whether your home is an apartment, a house, or a condo -- rented or owned -- the 101 stories in this book all about the place you call home will warm your heart. Home is where the heart is. Be it your childhood home or where you lay your head now, you will find joy, laughter, and inspiration in these 101 stories about cooking, family meals, decorating, remodeling, repairing ... everything we do to make a home.

101 more heart-warming stories to inspire and motivate you to love unconditionally; live more passionately and pursue your heartfelt dreams with more conviction.The 3rd Helping of Chicken Soup will sustain you in times of challenge, frustration and failure, and comfort you in times of confusion, pain and loss. The stories within offer a potent possibility to transform your life. They can awaken you from you habitual day-to-day life: inviting you to dream and inspiring you to do more, and be more, than you might have ever thought possible.

Previously available only through free distribution to prisons, this life-changing book is the result of charitable donations from sales of Chicken Soup for the Christian Family Soul and gifts from thousands of individuals.

With 101 great stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul’s library, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Christian Kids was created specifically for Christian parents to read themselves or to share with their children. Christian parents will enjoy reading these heartfelt, inspiring, and often humorous stories about the ups and downs of daily life in today’s contemporary Christian families. All of the selected stories are appropriate for children and are about raising Christian kids twelve and under.

This collection of true stories champions the daily contributions, commitments and sacrifices of nurses.

101 of the most uplifting stories you''ve ever read about people reaching out, stepping up and transforming their lives and the world around them?

Singles are coming into their own: Each year more and more people are single either by choice or by circumstance. This book celebrates the joys and challenges of living life single.

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.