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Tough Times, Tough People

July 22, 2009 by Dawn

If you like to read inspirational essays written by real people, then my guess is that you’re already familiar with the Chicken Soup for the Soul series of books. I’ve been known to cry over a few of these books myself, and they certainly make a good gift for those of us with sentimental family members as well. The latest offering, Tough Times, Tough People adds more encouraging and supportive tales to the collection, and it comes at a particularly poignant time these days.

There’s no denying that we are currently living through some challenging economic times, and this helping of Chicken Soup offers up servings of survival stories- through financial messes, sudden illness, loss and grief, and ultimately emphasizes the power of the human spirit in recovery and healing. As always, the short stories are accessible and emotional, and the book is perfect for when you want to read and be inspired, but you only have a few minutes at your disposal.

Are you in need of a little Chicken Soup for yourself? A copy of Tough Times, Tough People is waiting for three lucky winners! Please leave a comment to enter. We’ll announce the winner in next week’s giveaway post.

And don’t worry, there will be more Chicken Soup giveaways all year long– keep your eyes open, and your soup bowl at the ready! You can also check out all our current giveaways by clicking the tab on the navbar at the top of the page.

The winner of Violet Raines Almost Got Struck by Lightning is #37 Maureen.

And the two winners of Biography: Harry Potter Kids are #77 Linda C. and #45 Adele.

Dawn has been known to shed a tear or a million over a good book. More emotions are always on display on her blog, my thoughts exactly.

Filed Under: Dawn, Gift Ideas, Non-Fiction, Women's Interest

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Comments

  1. Marj McClendon says

    July 22, 2009 at 1:01 pm

    The “Chicken Soup” books are wonderful. Both of my teenage grandchildren got them for Christmas, 08….and they both live in the same town, so each got a different one and they could switch em around.

  2. Mozi Esmes Mommy says

    July 22, 2009 at 1:31 pm

    I love the Chicken Soup books – this one looks like a great theme!

  3. Martha C says

    July 22, 2009 at 1:35 pm

    I have a dear friend that would benefit so from this book….

  4. Lori says

    July 22, 2009 at 2:10 pm

    Would love to win a copy! Thanks for the opportunity.

  5. Holly says

    July 22, 2009 at 2:38 pm

    I would love to win a copy of this. I love the chicken soup books.

  6. Terra Heck says

    July 22, 2009 at 3:04 pm

    I’d like to read this inspiring book. Thanks.

  7. Linda says

    July 22, 2009 at 3:28 pm

    I would love a copy of this book. Please enter me in the contest. Thank you.

  8. Sharon Walling says

    July 22, 2009 at 3:49 pm

    I just love the Chicken for the Soup books. Please enter me in this contest.
    Thanks

    [email protected]

  9. betty says

    July 22, 2009 at 4:05 pm

    There are many times I could use some chicken soup. Thanks.

    betty.m1947 AT yahoo DOT COM

  10. Danette says

    July 22, 2009 at 9:17 pm

    Jennifer,

    Thank you for hosting the book giveaway for Violet Raines! I was astounded by the number of entries.
    Thank you to all who entered for your interest.

    Danette

  11. Rita says

    July 22, 2009 at 11:03 pm

    Could use some extra chicken soup right now.
    Thank you for hosting the giveaway.

  12. Lori says

    July 23, 2009 at 8:10 am

    I love the Chicken Soup books. Touching, heartwarming, and inspiring. This sounds like a good one!

  13. Tamara Ogden says

    July 23, 2009 at 12:14 pm

    Looks like a great read.

  14. Tamara Ogden says

    July 23, 2009 at 12:14 pm

    Looks like a great read

  15. Winning Readings says

    July 25, 2009 at 9:07 pm

    Just a note that I’ve posted about this on Winning Readings:
    http://winningreadings.blogspot.com/2009/07/tough-times-tough-people.html

  16. Bunny says

    July 28, 2009 at 8:50 pm

    I could use some inspiration these days!

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