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Chicken Soup for Mom and Dad

April 19, 2010 by Dawn

The calendar may only say April right now, but before we know it, we shall soon be celebrating those wonderful people we call Mom and Dad. The folks at Chicken Soup for the Soul have the calendar in mind with their two latest releases, Thanks Mom: 101 Stories of Gratitude, Love, and Good Times and NASCAR: 101 Stories of Family, Fortitude, and Fast Cars.

With a foreword and personal story written by Joan Lunden, Thanks Mom is full of stories of motherly love and the appreciation expressed by their children. When I became a mother myself, I found myself looking at my own mom with new eyes, and I believe we all need to remember to say a resounding THANKS! to our moms… and not just on her special day in May. Reading these lovely and respectful stories can inspire all of us to do just that.

I imagine I’m not the only one who has a car racing fan for a dad, so Chicken Soup’s new NASCAR book will probably appeal to many a father out there. This time Darrell Waltrip provides the foreword, a piece that celebrates his religious beliefs and the strength he has seen in several of his NASCAR colleagues. Other familiar racing names appear in this collection as well, and true fans will enjoy the personal anecdotes shared by drivers, managers and other enthusiasts.

If these titles seem like your cup of tea (or perhaps, your bowl of soup?), you’ll be happy to hear that we have two copies of each book to giveaway! Please leave one comment to be entered (U.S. and Canada only, please). We’ll announce the winners in our giveaway column on 4/28.

Ever have a book title catch your eye, leaving you instantly intrigued? Well, Dr. Diana Hoppe’s new book, Healthy Sex Drive, Healthy You: What Your Libido Reveals About Your Life, most definitely fell into this category for me.Read my full review of Healthy Sex Drive, Healthy You over at 5 Minutes for Mom, and while you are there, leave a comment as your entry to win one of three copies.

We’ll announce the winner in the May 3 5 Minutes for Books column over at 5 Minutes for Mom.

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Dawn appreciates both her emotional-stories-loving Mom and cars-driving-in-circles Dad. They probably shake their heads at the silly stories on her blog, my thoughts exactly.

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

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Comments

  1. kathy pease says

    April 27, 2010 at 10:23 am

    Thank you for the Great giveaway please count me in 🙂

  2. blueviolet says

    April 27, 2010 at 11:42 am

    I really enjoy the inspiring stories in this series! I’d like the one for my mom.

  3. Rachael says

    April 27, 2010 at 11:51 am

    Chicken Soup for the Soul books have been a way for my mother and I to connect beyond just the everyday relationship. We often sit together and read the stories together. These books have made us laugh and cry together.

  4. Terri says

    April 27, 2010 at 12:12 pm

    I would like the Thanks Mom book. It sounds like a great read.

  5. Heather says

    April 27, 2010 at 1:00 pm

    I would love either book!

  6. Debra P says

    April 27, 2010 at 1:51 pm

    I love the Chicken Soup bowls. The stories are just the right length to read while waiting to pick my kids up from activities. [email protected]

  7. Ed Nemmers says

    April 27, 2010 at 5:30 pm

    I appreciate the “Chicken Soup” books!

  8. Lily Kwan says

    April 27, 2010 at 5:30 pm

    Please enter me into the contest. Thanks!

  9. Jane Hoh says

    April 27, 2010 at 8:18 pm

    Thanks for the opportunity to win.

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