Most Popular Books by Mark Victor

A collection of short stories, anecdotes, and poems which present a positive outlook on life.

These stories will deepen your Christian faith by helping you practice Christian values in your daily life: at home, at work and in the community. This collection will open your heart to the experience and expression of more love in your life and will remind you that you are never alone or without hope, no matter how challenging and painful your circumstances may be.

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 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.

Inspiring, heartwarming and humorous, this special story collection celebrates Latino life and community across the country.

Asthma is a chronic condition that affects all areas of your life—or even worse, that of your children. This book shows people how to prevent asthma flare-ups, support loved ones and not let this condition negatively affect your activities, your goals or your psychological approach to life. In the Healthy Living series, Chicken Soup for the Soul partners with the nation''s top medical experts and organizations to give emotional support and important information to people with specific medical needs. The books feature approximately twelve positive, heartwarming stories from real people, followed by relevant expert medical advice that will positively impact the reader''s life.

Chicken Soup for the Gardener''s Soul celebrates all the magic of gardening-the feeling of satisfaction that comes from creating something from nothing; the physical and spiritual renewal the earth provides; and the special moments shared with friends and family only nature can bestow.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Thanks Mom will touch the heart of any mother with its stories of gratitude, joy, love, and learning from children of all ages. A mother’s job is never done, but in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Thanks Mom, she gets the praise she deserves. Children of all ages share their words of thanks in these touching, heartfelt stories. This book will bring any mother joy, inspiration, and humor, and show her that the kids were paying attention after all.

This is just "a Taste of Chicken Soup to Inspire a Woman''s Soul", Stories celebrating the wisdom, fun and freedom of midlife. A small portion (small book)

A celebration of the exciting future and explosive growth taking place in women''s golf-a powerful mix of hope, perspective, insight and humor for the fastest-growing segment of the game.

Most people don''t become nurses because of the pay, working conditions, or the convenient hours. Men and women become nurses because they want to make a difference in the lives of others through the use of their compassionate skills and hard work. Chicken Soup for the Nurse''s Soul, Second Dose, underscores why nurses enter the profession . . . and why they stay.

Everyone’s "faith story" is different. In the book, people of Christian and Jewish faiths share their personal stories about this life-changing and powerful event, providing inspiration and encouragement to readers. Chicken Soup for the Soul: Finding My Faith is filled with inspiring stories about the number of ways people discover, or rediscover, their faith -- whether it’s Christian or Jewish. The inspirational and powerful stories will touch the hearts and souls of readers.

Written by and for preteens, this uplifting collection of stories touches on the emotions and situations they experience every day: making and losing friends, fitting in while keeping their personal identity, discovering the opposite sex, dealing with pressures at school including violence, and coping with family issues such as divorce.

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.

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?

Christian women who make God and family a priority in their life will love Chicken Soup for the Christian Woman''s Soul, an affirming collection of stories that share the miracles that are possible when their hearts are open to God.

This collection of stories will inspire you and reinvigorate you as you read about how people like you have transformed their jobs into extraordinary experiences, through their achievements and their personal relationships. You''ll approach your job and your coworkers with new enthusiasm and understanding, empowered to perform at your highest level.

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

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.

MAY THIS BOOK INSPIRE YOU IN THE DEPTH OF YOUR SOUL TO MASTER VISUALIZING IN ORDER TO LIVE A LIFE OF HEALTH, WEALTH, HAPPINESS, AND ABUNDANCE IN ALL AREAS— Mark Victor Hansen Your belief determines your actions and your actions determine your results, but first you have to believe! By shifting your perspective, you can shift your thinking. When you do, the whole world improves including your business, your life, your relationships, your finances and your health. You have the enormous power to visualize in order to realize your dreams, hopes, fervent prayers, and deepest desires. Learn how to overcome your fear, doubt, anxieties and worries and build unstoppable self-confidence, self-esteem and self-worth. Orchestrate an extraordinary life worth living and rise to unimaginable heights of success. In Visualizing is Realizing, discover how to: REALIZE YOUR DESTINY KNOW THAT THE BEST WILL HAPPEN TO AND FOR YOU FULFILL YOUR MOST EXCITING VISION FOR WHAT’S POSSIBLE AWAKEN TO ABUNDANCE, RICHES AND UNLIMITED WEALTH FIND THE LOVE OF YOUR LIFE DEVELOP LEADERSHIP QUALITIES DISCOVER EXPLOSIVE BLESSINGS AND MUCH MORE! MARK VICTOR HANSEN is best known as the co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series and brand setting world records in book sales with over 500 million books, including ASK! and You Have a Book in You. A sought-after dynamic and compelling keynote speaker and entrepreneurial marketing maven, Mark has spoken to over 6,000 audiences worldwide. He is a master motivator who ignites people’s minds and hearts to be on purpose and achieve unlimited results.

Runners will love these inspirational stories about their sport -- the camaraderie, the self-discipline, the energy and endorphins they enjoy, the self-discovery. Includes stories on swimming and cycling for triathletes too. When runners aren''t running, they are talking about running, planning their next run, shopping for running... This book contains 101 stories from everyday and famous runners... telling their stories to other runners... about how running has improved their lives, recovering from injuries, challenging themselves, and includes amazing stories of marathons, camaraderie, and the natural high that comes from this popular sport. Plenty of stories for triathletes too, covering swimming and cycling.

Learn how to get everything you want with this motivational book from the #1 New York Times bestselling authors of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. Anything is possible...if you dare to ask! Personal happiness. Creative fulfillment. Professional success. Freedom from fear—and a new promise of joy that''s yours for the asking. We have the ability at our fingertips to achieve these things. It''s the Aladdin Factor: the magical wellspring of confidence, desire—and the willingness to ask—that allows us to make wishes come true. Now bestselling motivational authors Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen introduce us to the Aladdin Factor—and help us put it into effect in our own lives. The Aladdin Factor helps us by pinpointing the major stumbling blocks to asking—and teaching simple techniques to overcome them. With inspirational stories about people who have succeeded by asking for what they want, this book shows us how to turn our lives around—no matter what kind of obstacles we face. And with this knowledge, we can reap the riches of a truly well-lived life—a treasure that comes not from an enchanted lamp, but from the heart.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tough Times, Tough People will encourage, inspire, and support readers through all types of difficult situations. Anyone dealing with financial troubles, illnesses, job woes, and/or grief will find this book helpful and uplifting. Tough times won’t last, but tough people will. Many people have lost money and many are losing their jobs, homes, or at least making cutbacks. Many others have faced life-changing natural disasters, such as hurricanes and fires, as well as health and family difficulties Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tough Times, Tough People is all about overcoming adversity, pulling together, making do with less, facing challenges, and finding new joys in a simpler life.

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.

This book on stress in the successful Chicken Soup for the Soul Healthy Living Series offers inspirational stories followed by positive, practical advice. It addresses the #1 lifestyle/health issue in America today.

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.

Everyone loves a good miracle story and these 101 true stories of healing, divine intervention, and answered prayers will inspire Christians and renew their faith. These 101 true stories of healing, divine intervention, and answered prayers prove that God is alive and very active in the world today, working miracles on our behalf. Regular people share their personal stories of God''s Divine intervention and healing power as He makes the impossible possible! Evidence of His love and involvement in our lives will encourage, uplift, and recharge the faith of Catholic and all Christian readers.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: On Being a Parent includes the best selections on parenting from Chicken Soup for the Soul’s rich history, with 101 stories carefully selected to appeal to both mothers and fathers. Parenting is the hardest and most rewarding job in the world. Filled with stories on the humor, hard work, and joy of being a parent, this is a great book for couples to share, whether they are embarking on a new adventure as parents or reflecting on their lifetime experience.

From the moment she hears, "It''s a boy!" a special love blossoms in the heart of a mom and a bond unlike any other has begun. Chicken Soup for the Mother and Son Soul celebrates the blessings and bruises, tears and triumphs, happiness and hopes of mothers and their sons.

This new series from Chicken Soup for the Soul - inspirational stories followed by positive, practical medical advice for caregivers and patients - is the perfect blend of emotional support and vital information about menopause including: • Common Myths • Unknown Facts • Talking with Friends and Family • From Mood Swings to "Mentalpause" • Relieving Symptoms • Spice Up Your Life • The Truth about HRT • Alternative Treatments • Taking Charge of Your Health • The Positive Side of Menopause Chicken Soup for the Soul partners with top doctors to give you the information you need to survive-and the positive inspiration to thrive. Each book features beautifully written stories plus information on diet, lifestyle, diagnosis, procedures, caregiving, emotional issues and alternative therapies from some of the world''s foremost experts.

What makes you happy? Others share how they found their passion, purpose, and joy in life in these 101 personal and exciting stories that are sure to inspire and encourage readers to find their own happiness. Chicken Soup for the Soul: Find Your Happiness will encourage readers to pursue their dreams, find their passion and seek joy in their life with its 101 personal and inspiring stories. This book continues Chicken Soup for the Soul’s focus on inspiration and hope, reminding us that we all can find our own happiness.

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.

Certain to appeal to all parents-whether they are expecting or raising their first new addition, in-the-trenches veterans or empty-nesters- this delightful Chicken Soup book offers a collection of inspiring and entertaining stories that relate to the triumphs, tribulations, challenges and joys of raising a family

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

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.