Most Popular Books by Amy Newmark

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Teens Talk Growing Up supports and inspires teenagers as they grow up as they read stories written by other teens about the problems and issues they face every day. Being a teenager is hard -- school is challenging, family issues arise, friends and love come and go, bodies and emotions go through major changes, and many teens experience the loss of a loved one for the first time. With 101 stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul's library about life lessons, self-acceptance, meeting challenges, and growing up, this book reminds teenagers that they are not alone.

Get into the holiday spirit with these magical stories of family and friends… giving and sharing… joy and blessings! And your purchase will support Toys for Tots, creating miracles for the children who need them most. These 101 real-life, personal stories are filled with the cheer of the season - from tales of kindness, gratitude and giving to stories of holiday disasters and pranks, to creating creative gifts and unexpected family bonding. You’ll also pick up some creative ways to make your own holidays even more special, with new ideas for family fun, gift-giving and recipes. This collection of stories is sure to leave you smiling and eager to share all the holidays with family and friends, from Thanksgiving to Hanukkah to Christmas and New Year’s. And we didn’t forget the kids, either. The stories in this collection are “Santa safe,” meaning that they keep the magic alive even for the most precocious readers. And your purchase will support Toys for Tots, creating miracles and blessings for children all over the U.S.

A "Chicken Soup for the Soul Short” containing 20 stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Count Your Blessings. Real stories from real people show you how to use the power of gratitude and change your perspective through life's ups and downs. You'll be inspired and invigorated by these stories of gratitude, fortitude, resilience, and silver linings. They will serve as a reminder of the many blessings in your life and that each day holds something to be thankful for. You'll see how life can be transformed just by practicing thankfulness and being mindful.

Readers will be amused, comforted, and encouraged, by stories about “dysfunctional” families just like their own, and will realize we are all alike and we all have the same family issues. A great quirky and fun holiday book. Almost everyone thinks their own family is “dysfunctional “or at least has a dysfunctional member or two. With stories about wacky yet lovable relatives, holiday meltdowns, and funny foibles along with more serious stories about abuse, controlling family members, and flare-ups, Chicken Soup for the Soul: All in the Family shows readers that they aren’t alone.

Our cats make us smile every day, but some days they really outdo themselves! This book is full of those hilarious and heartwarming stories about the many ways our mischevious feline friends surprise us, make us laugh, and touch our hearts. With a focus on rescue cats, these 101 true, personal stories will make you laugh, nod your head in recognition, and sometimes tear up a little. Royalties from the book go to American Humane, one of the organizations that Chicken Soup for the Soul supports in its broad program to help care for shelter animals and promote adoption.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tales of Golf and Sport contains Chicken Soup for the Soul’s 101 best stories and poems about golfers, golfing, and other sports. This book has fresh appeal to golfers and makes a fabulous gift. Golfers are a special breed. They endure bad weather, early wake-up calls, great expense, and “interesting” clothing to engage in their favorite sport. This is not a book about how to play golf -- it is a book about how it feels to play golf. Professional and amateur athletes contribute stories from the heart, yielding a book about the human side of golf and other sports.

We call them "miracles," "remarkable coincidences," and "divine interventions." The truth is, we're not at all sure what they are. What we do know is that they happen every day to people from all walks of life, and they can't be explained. But what stories they make! Be prepared to be amazed, inspired, and comforted by these 101 true, personal stories. . Miracles, divine intervention, amazing coincidences and unexplainable, but welcome, surprises happen every day for people from all walks of life. You'll be inspired and comforted by these 101 stories that will give you hope that miracles can be part of your life, too, including: · Gina, who fell on the sidewalk and broke her engagement ring. She looked for her lost diamond for days. Half a year later, her husband’s friend tracked it into their house on his muddy work boots. · Ross, whose wife was paralyzed and unable to speak due to Parkinson’s. As she lay dying, she moved her arms and talked to him for 25 minutes, reviewing their life together, before she passed. · Brenda, who had no money to buy wood for the fireplace that was her family’s only source of heat. Minutes after she prayed for help, a boy knocked on the door offering free firewood. · Judy, who sensed someone she loved was in trouble and prayed for help. At that exact moment a mysterious police officer walked into the deli where Judy’s daughter was being robbed. · Delores, who had a premonition she should return home to her husband instead of doing errands. She found him having a stroke and got him to the hospital in time to stop it. · Richard, who died during a car accident and came back, then died again in the hospital and came back. His beloved dead grandfather sent him back both times, saying it was not his time. Chicken Soup for the Soul books are 100% made in the USA and each book includes stories from as diverse a group of writers as possible. Chicken Soup for the Soul solicits and publishes stories from the LGBTQ community and from people of all ethnicities, nationalities, and religions.

"What do we learn from our dogs? Everything. Our dogs make us better people. If we rescued them, they rescue us back. If we're sad, they comfort us. If we need to have more fun, they show us how. They are our protectors, our role models, and our best friends. You'll laugh a lot, tear up at times, and nod your head in recognition as you read these tales about the wonderful experience of sharing life with a dog. Lessons learned from our dogs come in many forms, from the hilarious to the heroric."--Amazon.

A collection of 101 personal stories about children making good decisions, doing the right thing, thinking positively, overcoming obstacles, and being grateful.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: On Being a Parent includes the best selections on parenting from Chicken Soup for the Soul’s rich history, with 101 stories carefully selected to appeal to both mothers and fathers. Parenting is the hardest and most rewarding job in the world. Filled with stories on the humor, hard work, and joy of being a parent, this is a great book for couples to share, whether they are embarking on a new adventure as parents or reflecting on their lifetime experience.

A "Chicken Soup for the Soul Short” containing 20 stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Cat Really Did That? Real stories from real people who share the heartwarming and hilarious antics of their beloved feline friends. That darn cat's done it again! You’ll recognize your own cat in this entertaining collection of stories about the surprising, amusing, heartwarming things that our cats do. A fun read for cat lovers, and a great way to turn a dog person into a cat person!

What has that dog done now? You’ll recognize your own canine companion in this collection of 101 stories about how very good and very bad our dogs can be. From clever dogs that sneak food to heroic dogs that save lives—from mischievous dogs that chew shoes to intuitive dogs that repair families—from goofy dogs that crack us up to nurturing dogs that act like therapists—you’ll have a new appreciation for your own dog’s unique skills. With a special emphasis on the joy of adopting dogs from shelters, these stories will make you laugh out loud and maybe even shed a tear or two. And your purchase will help support the great work of the American Humane Association!

These true personal stories of angels, answered prayers, messages from heaven, miraculous healing and divine intervention will give you hope and deepen your faith. Miracles happen every day to people from all walks of life. You’ll be inspired, comforted and amazed by these 101 stories, including: Sheila, who suspected she was adopted, and then on vacation was randomly seated next to a fellow traveler who turned out to be her biological sister. Tiffany, whose inner voice warned her to go home instead of seeking shelter from a rainstorm under a car dealer’s awning. The car dealership ended up being destroyed minutes later by a tornado. Susan, whose daughter was on her way to buy drugs when she almost had a car accident. In a miraculous coincidence, the other driver turned out to be her Narcotics Anonymous sponsor, who then saved her. Judee, who refused to remarry after a divorce, but then had a dream in which she envisioned herself walking down the aisle. Later, she met the same man and had the exact same wedding she had seen while asleep. The U.S. soldier’s daughter in Germany who called her grandfather’s cell phone on 9/11 to make sure he was okay. This caused him to step out of the line to enter the Pentagon—moments before the airplane hit.

We all have them - magical dreams, eerie premonitions, miraculous, unexplainable moments. You will be awed and amazed by these true stories from everyday people who have experienced the extraordinary. The 101 stories in this book will enlighten and encourage you to listen to your dreams and your own inner voice.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Woman to Woman will inspire, amuse, support, and move readers with its 101 heartfelt stories for women of all ages, written by women just like them. Women have always been wonderful sources of inspiration and support for each other. They are willing to lay bare their souls, even to perfect strangers. Put two random women together in a waiting room, on an airplane, in a line at the supermarket, and the sharing begins, often at the deepest level. Women share hope, humor, and inspiration with each other in these 101 favorite stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul’s library.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: What I Learned from the Dog will delight readers with humorous, heartwarming, and inspiring stories about lessons our canine friends and family members have taught us. Lessons come in all shapes and sizes, like our faithful canine friends. Dog lovers share their stories about the valuable, heartwarming, and often funny, lessons they have learned from their loyal pets.

Moms are the busiest people in the world! They juggle kids, husbands, jobs, housework, and more. These 101 stories from other multitasking moms will inspire and amuse the woman who does it all! Moms do it all – they juggle kids, husbands, home and office…. This collection will inspire and entertain masters of multitasking with its 101 stories from busy moms like them. Filled with words of wisdom, lessons learned, funny moments and juggling success, this book will brighten any mother’s day.

Everyone is still talking about it. Thirty years after its creation, this bestseller continues to change lives around the world. Rediscover the power of inspiration with timeless stories about the everyday miracles that illuminate the best of the human spirit. Whether you're discovering Chicken Soup for the Soul for the first time, or you are a long-time fan, this book will inspire you to be a better person, reach for your highest potential, overcome your challenges, improve your relationships, and embrace the world around you. Read your favorite original stories plus 30 bonus stories.

Teens love reading about these challenges, either to support themselves, or to learn more about what their friends might be experiencing. The stories in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Teens Talk Tough Times offer support and encouragement to any teen. Being a teenager is difficult even under idyllic circumstances. But when bad things happen, the challenges of being a teenager can be overwhelming, leading to self-destructive behavior, eating disorders, substance abuse, and other challenges. In addition, many teens are faced with illness, car accidents, loss of loved ones, divorces, or other upheavals. These 101 stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul’s library describe the toughest teenage challenges and how to overcome them.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Loving Our Cats will delight readers with its heartwarming, amusing, inspirational, and occasionally tearful stories about our best friends and faithful companions -- our cats. We are all crazy about our mysterious cats. Sometimes they are our best friends; sometimes they are aloof. They are fun to watch and often surprise us. These true stories, the best from Chicken Soup for the Soul’s library, will make readers appreciate their own cats and see them with a new eye.