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Monday, April 27, 2009

Mother's Day Week - Chicken Soup for the Soul

I've always loved the Chicken Soup for the Soul books - the stories are heartwarming, fulfilling, and full of flavor, just how a great bowl of soup should be.I used to read them a lot in high school, but I hadn't come across any recently until now. I had the opportunity to read two of these fantastic titles: Like Mother, Like Daughter and Moms & Sons. These are both collections of the best 101 stories and poems from Chicken Soup's library and are part of the new "101 Best Stories" series.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Like Mother, Like Daughter is filled with all different kinds of stories, divided into sections such as "The Magical Bond", "Learning from Each Other", "Saying Goodbye" and "Through the Generations." There are some amazing tales written here, by women from all walks of life, each one showing the strength and uniqueness of each individual. As different as these stories are from each other, they all made me think of my own mother and the things that make our relationship "ours." Little things like how she loves to ride rollercoasters with me, the fact that she never minded if I didn't clean my plate completely, and how no matter what question I ask she always seems to have the right answer. I can only hope that I'll become half the mother she is.

The second title, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Moms & Sons was a joy to read because I have a two year old son myself. I especially loved the stories in the first section "Raising Boys" and also in "Gratitude." "Grieving and Peace" was a little hard to read, but the stories in that section were all very touching. Reading this book reminded me of how lucky I am to have my sweet little son, how proud of him I am, and how I'm looking forward to making each moment with him special.

Both of these books are available at Target, and you can get them at a discounted price until May 10th (Mother's Day).

WANT TO WIN? There will be two winners: one winner will receive a copy of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Like Mother, Like Daughter. Another winner will receive a copy of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Moms & Sons. To enter, leave a comment prior to Monday. May 4th at Midnight, and tell me which book you would prefer if you won. Please include your email address with your comment. Winner must provide a US mailing address.

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64 comments:

  1. The Smith FamilyApril 27, 2009 at 7:43 AM

    OK, now this is something. I love these books, I want to read the mother and son one. I hope I win, I hope I win.

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  2. KristieApril 27, 2009 at 4:48 PM

    I would love to win either one! Thanks!

    khmorgan_00 [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  3. A Psych MommyApril 28, 2009 at 7:10 AM

    I love the Chicken soup series! I would love to read the mother and son one!

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  4. KatrinaApril 28, 2009 at 4:42 PM

    I would love to win Chicken Soup for the Soul: Like Mother, Like Daughter

    ykatrina at hotmail dot com

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  5. casey aubutApril 28, 2009 at 4:48 PM

    I would like either book- I have a son and a daughter- so I could relate to both!! LOVE these books!
    cassandra@aubut.net

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  6. KimberlyApril 28, 2009 at 8:17 PM

    I would like to win the "Like Mother,Like Daughter" copy. =)
    kwilliams3pg at cox dot net

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  7. KristiApril 29, 2009 at 6:28 AM

    I have two boys and would love the mothers and sons one.

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  8. Rainey DayeApril 29, 2009 at 7:26 AM

    I'd pick the Mother and Sons one for myself...since I have a son on the way. But if I won the Mother and Daughter one, I'd pass it on to my mom cause she's the best!!

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  9. MOMFOREVERANDEVERApril 30, 2009 at 1:39 AM

    mother and sons look very interesting

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  10. denyseApril 30, 2009 at 6:32 AM

    If I HAVE to choose I'll pick Moms & Sons, but I could use either.

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  11. torinemApril 30, 2009 at 12:06 PM

    Would love Chicken Soup for the Soul: Like Mother, Like Daughter!

    tornem(at)yahoo.com

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  12. mvernoApril 30, 2009 at 2:42 PM

    mother and sons mverno@roadrunner.com

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  13. AndriaApril 30, 2009 at 3:56 PM

    I would love a chance to win Like Mother, Like Daughter. Thank you

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  14. AnonymousApril 30, 2009 at 5:24 PM

    I would be thrilled to win the Chicken Soup for the Soul, Mother and Sons because I was blessed with all boys. My sons are the charmers in the family.

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  15. rbailey1958April 30, 2009 at 5:35 PM

    Like Mother, Like Daughter
    pkbailey@charter.net

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  16. UnknownApril 30, 2009 at 6:35 PM

    I would like Like Mother, Like Daughter.

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  17. UnknownApril 30, 2009 at 9:07 PM

    The Mothers and Sons would be a perfect gift for my daughters baby shower! She's due the end of June with our first grandchild!

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  18. The Merry DeathApril 30, 2009 at 10:12 PM

    I would love to get the Mothers & Daughters one for my wonderful mum.
    meredycat*lycos*com

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  19. AnonymousMay 1, 2009 at 5:30 AM

    I would love to win the Chicken Soup for the Soul: Moms & Sons. It would be great to share it with my son. Thank you for the contest!

    AmberRose95{at}gmail.com

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  20. Ellen C.May 1, 2009 at 1:08 PM

    I'd like to win the Moms and Sons book. Thanks for the chance.

    sweetascandy579 at yahoo dot com

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  21. AnonymousMay 1, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    I have three sons (21, 16, and 1). I'd like Moms and Sons, and I'm glad the relationship is being celebrated in a book! Sons are awesome...cool beans. :)
    msurosey@yahoo.com

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  22. Janice WrightMay 1, 2009 at 3:52 PM

    I love Chicken Soup for the Soul books. Either book would be fine, I have both a daughter & sons.

    jwright (at) iowatelecom (dot) net

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  23. desteeMay 1, 2009 at 4:44 PM

    I love Chicken Soup books, they are so inspiring! I'd choose the Moms and Sons book as I have two wonderful little boys!
    destee4 at gmail dot com

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  24. janejettMay 1, 2009 at 6:55 PM

    chicken soup

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  25. chromiummanMay 1, 2009 at 9:11 PM

    we'd love the daughter book

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  26. AnonymousMay 1, 2009 at 11:42 PM

    I'd prefer Chicken Soup for the Soul: Like Mother, Like Daughter :) *Thanks* for the giveaway!
    blog[at]theluckyladybug[dot]org

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  27. Pat ConnorsMay 2, 2009 at 4:19 AM

    I would like the mother daughter book for my wife and daughter.

    Thanks for the chance to surprise them.

    risanjax@Metrocast.net

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  28. cstironkatMay 2, 2009 at 1:43 PM

    Either book would work for me since I have a Holt and a Alison

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  29. UnknownMay 2, 2009 at 9:39 PM

    I would love Chicken Soup for the Soul: Like Mother, Like Daughter. Thanks
    dreamweaver21us(AT)hotmail(DOT)com

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  30. yellowlabsMay 2, 2009 at 11:04 PM

    I would love the Chicken Soup for the Soul: Like Mother, Like Daughter.

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  31. Ashley H.May 3, 2009 at 12:16 AM

    Either book would be fine with me. I would love to share either with my mom. She has me (a daughter) and a son also. She writes for Chicken Soup for the Soul but hasnt had stories published in these books. She and I both enjoy reading them so they will make great reading pieces! My email address is adpeebles08@yahoo.com! Thanks a bunch!

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  32. ChristinaMay 3, 2009 at 12:16 AM

    Christina - xristya@rock.com - The Chicken Soup For The Soul series is VERY inspiring (I've read a number of them) and I'd like to read the mother/daughter one - the mother/son one would be good, secondarily! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  33. UnknownMay 3, 2009 at 3:26 AM

    I would love to win the like mother like daughter

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  34. TobyMay 3, 2009 at 7:53 AM

    Sorry I don't have a preference. I love all the chicken soup books. Great prize!

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  35. wgbc1446May 3, 2009 at 8:44 AM

    I would prefer Chicken Soup for the Soul - Moms and Sons
    wgbc1446[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  36. AnonymousMay 3, 2009 at 12:31 PM

    I would like to read the Like Mother, Like Daughter book. Thank you for the contest.

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  37. Gabriel S-J.May 3, 2009 at 12:50 PM

    I would love to win Chicken Soup for the Soul: Like Mother, Like Daughter

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  38. susan1215May 3, 2009 at 2:37 PM

    I would like the Moms and Sons book

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  39. Crown the QueenMay 3, 2009 at 5:24 PM

    I would love the Like Mother Like Daughter book if I was to win

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  40. ChristyMay 3, 2009 at 8:45 PM

    I would love to win this.

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  41. NesieBirdMay 3, 2009 at 8:54 PM

    I would love the Like Mother, Like Daughter version. Thank you!

    kneecree at gmail dot com

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  42. Renee GMay 3, 2009 at 9:21 PM

    I would love to read the Moms and Sons book.
    rsgrandinetti(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  43. MelanieMay 3, 2009 at 10:57 PM

    I love the Chicken Soup series!
    I would want the Like Mother, like Daughter.


    clarkmurdock@yahoo.com

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  44. Molly C.May 3, 2009 at 11:09 PM

    I would love to have the sons version.

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  45. masonsgranny59May 4, 2009 at 2:40 AM

    I would heart 2 win Chicken Soup for the Soul: Like Mother, Like Daughter:)ty 4 sponsoring this awesome giveaway and 4 the entry:)

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  46. AnonymousMay 4, 2009 at 4:06 AM

    I have 2 boys,so I would like the mother&son!

    ahdrad2932(at)msn(dot)com

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  47. idahomomMay 4, 2009 at 7:10 AM

    Moms and Sons would be great

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  48. JayfrMay 4, 2009 at 8:58 AM

    I'd like the daughter book, no sons here...

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  49. Sheila HickmonMay 4, 2009 at 9:29 AM

    I would love to win either, I have a daughter and a son! Thanks for the chance! hawkgirl_16 {at} hotmail {dot} com

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  50. MarieMay 4, 2009 at 9:30 AM

    I have both a son or a daughter so either book would be wonderful!

    marielay@gmail.com

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  51. TammieMay 4, 2009 at 10:44 AM

    Moms & Sons - in today's society, we need to re-establish mama's instinctive basics as a guideline to tomorrow's leaders. ;)

    mcj4tlj@comcast.net

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  52. Sweepstakes AdvantageMay 4, 2009 at 11:43 AM

    Great Book. I found you listed on Sweepstakes Advantage, www.sweepsadvantage.com.

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  53. AnonymousMay 4, 2009 at 12:52 PM

    I would love to have "Moms and Sons". I have two grown sons and feel that our relationships are growing closer each day. ndmttx@earthlink.net

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  54. AnonymousMay 4, 2009 at 2:55 PM

    Moms & Sons!

    theyyyguy@yahoo.com

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  55. Kathy PMay 4, 2009 at 3:23 PM

    id love the moms and sons

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  56. Jinxy and MeMay 4, 2009 at 7:32 PM

    I would prefer mother and daughter.

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  57. IngridMay 4, 2009 at 7:58 PM

    I would choose "Like Mother, Like Daughter". Thanks.

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  58. cmanMay 4, 2009 at 9:57 PM

    Chicken Soup for the Soul: Like Mother, Like Daughter :)kar

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  59. AngelaMay 4, 2009 at 10:18 PM

    I would like to win Like Mother, Like Daughter!
    pleaseundress@yahoo.com

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  60. Charlene KuserMay 4, 2009 at 11:24 PM

    I would like to win Chicken Soup for the Soul: Like Mother, Like Daughter.Thanks for the nice giveaway!

    CharlieGurl57@aol.com

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  61. /\Heather/\May 4, 2009 at 11:24 PM

    I'd love to win the Chicken Soup for the Soul: Like Mother, Like Daughter book. Thanks!

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  62. DonnaMay 5, 2009 at 12:04 AM

    I would like either one.

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  63. lilykMay 5, 2009 at 12:26 AM

    Please enter me into the contest for Chicken Soup for the Soul: Like Mother, Like Daughter. Thanks!

    ms.lilyk@gmail.com

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  64. kathyJanuary 16, 2010 at 1:53 PM

    I would like the mom and sons to give to my friend who lost her son to a car accident on November 1st. I read all my daughters chicken soup books and love them. Thank You

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