Book Review: “Chicken Soup for the Soul: Devotional Stories for Tough Times” (& Giveaway 2 Winners Ends 12/5)

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Devotional Stories for Tough Times: 101 Daily Devotions to Inspire and Support You in Times of Need

By Susan M. Heim and Karen C. Talcott
379 Pages (Paperback)
Date Published: October 4, 2011

ABOUT THE BOOK:

Life has always been filled with trials, including illness, job loss, grief, addictions, and much more. God never promised that our earthly lives would be without difficulties, but He assured us that He will always be with us to share our burdens. Chicken Soup for the Soul: Devotional Stories for Tough Times is filled with stories that show God’s presence during a time of trouble. Readers will find encouragement, solace, and strength in these personal stories and prayers.

MY THOUGHTS:

This Chicken Soup for the Soul book is full of short stories (1.5-3 pages only) all inspiring you to get through tough times.  The stories are all true and involve people of all different ages, sex, stages of life.  I read a few involving kids that I thought were cute and made me smile.  The book is about how through Christianity and faith, you get get through anything both big and small.  The stories are not meant to be long and detailed but rather help you understand little things or give you a pick me up in faith!

BUY IT: You can find Chicken Soup for the Soul books at your local bookstore or at Amazon.You can also check out the Chicken Soup for the Soul website for more information and you can even submit your own stories there!

WIN IT: (2) US/CAN winners will receive the book “Chicken Soup for the Soul: Devotional Stories for Tough Times”


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Mom and More Disclosure: I was sent this book to review in exchange for my honest opinion. Please see my Disclosure Policy.

Comments

  1. 1
    Christina Gould says:

    What helps me get through tough times is knowing, from experience, that this too shall pass. Thanks for the giveaway!

  2. 2
    Gina H. says:

    My faith in God & prayer helps get me through tough times. (Especially when I had Cancer)

  3. 3
    Anne Loyd says:

    Having my husband support me helps me get through tough times!

  4. 4
    Kim Belcheff says:

    When I am having tough times (which seems to be often lately), I like to cuddle with my eight year old. It makes me realize that nothing bad is that important in life. Family is what matters most.

  5. 5
    Kara says:

    I think my pets & my books get me through hard times as well as my family and friends. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!

  6. 6
    Susan Salerno says:

    Prayer gets me through my most difficult times.

  7. 7
    Jennie Swencki says:

    My family helps me through tough times

  8. 8
    sus says:

    My little one.

  9. 9
    Costana Hornbaker says:

    reading the bible helps me get through tough times

  10. 10
    Michele says:

    I try to remember how lucky I am. I have a loving and very supportive family. Sometimes when I get overwhelmed with life I try to think about now knowing that things will get better

  11. 11
    Mary says:

    I lost my husband three years, ago. I went to group therapy. There was a woman there that had the ultimate loss, a daughter. She said that her daughter would want her to be happy and I know my husband would want me to be happy, too.
    I recently started dating a good man and have fallen in love with him…

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    nanjhall says:

    We may have tough times, but take a look around and you will see many individuals have it a whole lot tougher than we do. If you look at many other countries, many who do not have enough food or clean water, you realize how much you have to be thankful for.

  13. 13
    Amy S says:

    “I never said life would be easy, I just said it would be worth it.”

  14. 14
    Patti Hess says:

    My Faith in the Lord and my Husband

    pattifritz2000 at yahoo dot com
    thanks

  15. 15
    Emma says:

    Friends & family help me through tough times.

  16. 16
    Lori Hart says:

    In tough times I turn to God. He is always there for me… and everyone

  17. 17
    Shelley C. says:

    Having the support of my friends & family.

  18. 18
    Melissa P says:

    God’s grace gets me through.

  19. 19
    Amanda Mclemore says:

    By praying alot and listening to God:)

  20. 20
    Kimberly Miller says:

    What gets me through tough times is whining, crying, cursing then having a hot chai and dessert, watch a movie and remind myself that it will end and won’t last forever.

  21. 21
    Barbara says:

    family

  22. 22
    Heidi Dean says:

    Thinking about others who are worse off then me helps me get through tough times. Just knowing that things could be worse.

  23. 23
    Jill Myrick says:

    When things get really tough a good cry and lots of prayer is what gets me through them.

    jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

  24. 24
    Carrie Baird says:

    Prayer helps a lot as does trying to keep in mind that I am not the only one who has ever gone through tough times. I think back to other times I found tough and remember that they didn’t last forever. Perspective helps. wgbc1446[at]yahoo[dot]com

  25. 25
    erma says:

    My pets get me through the tough times.

  26. 26
    Desiree Dunbar says:

    Talking to long time friends helps me.

  27. 27
    Valerie Taylor Mabrey says:

    friends is where I find my support
    vmkids3 at msn dot com

  28. 28
    Tami C says:

    The support of my family gets me through

  29. 29
    Mike Limon says:

    Prayer and talking to God is what gets me through the tought times. I am disabled and have chronic neck pain. I read biblical devotional stories all the time. I have to because I need my spirit uplifted daily especially like today when I am having a very difficult time because of the extreme pain my body is having. Some days, even the pain medication doesn’t work, but God always works! Thank you for posting this book on your website.

  30. 30
    Mike Limon says:

    I am sending all my freinds and relatives a link to this webpage. I also to verbally tell all my neighbors. I live in an apartment complext and 99 percent of us are sick and have to deal with pain everyday. Thanks again for bringing this wonderful book to my attention.

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    shirley pebbles says:

    My husband and my dogs have helped me get through many tough times.

  32. 32
    Jennifer C says:

    Meditation can help me get through tough times.

  33. 33
    Susan says:

    Thinking positive thoughts help me.

  34. 34
    Kristin Kennedy says:

    Family and friends help me get through the tough times. I also find peace in knowing God is always with us.

  35. 35
    Heather R says:

    My kids get me through the tough times. Spending time with them and seeing them laugh and smile helps!

  36. 36
    Michelle S says:

    Faith in God and remembering the things that are good in my life: family, friends, etc.

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    Racheal Smith says:

    My husband, dog, food, and television get me through tough times. It’s the truth.

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