| Chicken Soup for the Soul: On Being a Parent: Inspirational, Humorous, and Heartwarming Stories about Parenthood Contributor(s): Canfield, Jack (Author), Hansen, Mark Victor (Author), Newmark, Amy (Author) |
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ISBN: 1935096206 ISBN-13: 9781935096207 Publisher: Chicken Soup for the Soul OUR PRICE: $13.46 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2008 Annotation: Parenting is the hardest and most rewarding job in the world. This upbeat and compelling new book includes the best selections on parenting from Chicken Soup's rich history, with 101 stories carefully selected to appeal to both mothers and fathers. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Self-help | Motivational & Inspirational - Family & Relationships | Parenting - General |
| Dewey: 810.850 |
| LCCN: 2008934916 |
| Series: Chicken Soup for the Soul |
| Physical Information: 1.03" H x 5.56" W x 8.48" (0.94 lbs) 380 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Family |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Parents will love these inspirational, humorous, and heartwarming stories about the hardest and most rewarding job in the world -- parenthood This upbeat and compelling book includes the best selections on parenting from Chicken Soup's rich history, with 101 stories carefully selected to appeal to both mothers and fathers. This is a great book for couples to share, whether they are just embarking on their new adventure as parents or reflecting on their lifetime experience. Stories were written by parents about their children and by children about their parents. A whole chapter on adoptive and foster parents is included. There is a common thread of caring, humor, hard work, and the joy of being a parent. Older parents will laugh, cry, and nod their heads as they recognize shared experiences shaping young lives. New parents will smile as they read about the adventures yet to come. |
Contributor Bio(s): Newmark, Amy: - Amy Newmark is Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Chicken Soup for the Soul.Canfield, Jack: - Jack Canfield is co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul(R) series, which includes forty New York Times bestsellers, and coauthor of The Success Principles: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be. He is a leader in the field of personal transformation and peak performance and is currently CEO of the Canfield Training Group and Founder and Chairman of the Board of The Foundation for Self-Esteem. An internationally renowned corporate trainer and keynote speaker, he lives in Santa Barbara, California.Hansen, Mark Victor: - Mark Victor Hansen is a co-founder of Chicken Soup for the Soul. |