Most Popular Books by Jack Canfield

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Empty Nesters provides support during an emotional but exciting time for parents -- sending their children off to college, new homes, or careers. A must read for empty nesters or soon-to-be empty nesters. Full of heartfelt stories about gazing at surprisingly clean bedrooms, starting new careers, rediscovering spouses, and handling the continuing, and often humorous, needs of children, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Empty Nesters will inspire, support, and amuse parents. They’ll nod their heads, cry a little, and laugh a lot, as they read these oh-so-true stories.

''You will start to become increasingly aware of the miracles all around you and the events in your life will begin to unfold in what seem like magical and mysterious ways.'' —Jack Canfield As Jack Canfield''s Key to Living the Law of Attraction explains, gratitude and acknowledgment are essential components in creating and attracting what you want in your life. Through the expression of gratitude on a daily basis, you align yourself to receive all the good the universe has to offer. By simply focusing your thoughts and attention on the abundance that is already present in your life, you will literally shift your energy to a positive vibration that will automatically and effortlessly attract even more to begrateful for. Gratitude: A Daily Journal is a year-long, two-part journal that provides a simple framework for your personal expressions of gratitude and acknowledgment. This journal is a powerful tool that will help to raise your consciousness and increase your awareness of the beauty and synchronicity that surround you each day. With each daily expression of gratitude, you will create a vibrational match for love, joy, and abundance.

Make way for the Goodness Gorillas! These self-appointed kindness-spreaders are turning their classroom, their families, and their whole community topsy-turvy with good deeds! Peter sharpens all his classmates'' pencils for them...Jessica pulls out a mat for everyone in her gymnastics class...Tina packs up her old toys and gives them to a charity...the whole group cleans up the neighborhood park. But the Goodness Gorillas are about to face their toughest challenge ever. What will they do about Todd, the meanest boy in class? Is Todd really bad through and through, or is it true that there''s goodness hiding within every little soul?

Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen are joined by Heather McNamara, senior editor of the series, in this unforgettable collection of inspiring and uplifting stories. Sure to become a favorite of readers who love Chicken Soup for its stories of overcoming life''s obstacles, challenges, heartbreaks and pain, this book emphasizes triumph in the face of overwhelming odds. A timeless testament to the indomitable human spirit, this collection is sure to encourage, support, comfort and, most of all, inspire all readers for years to come.

This latest offering in the best-selling Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soulseries explores a host of challenges faced by today''s teens. Within itspages teens will find portraits of life''s complexities expressed from theviewpoint of their peers. Teen contributors share their thoughts and feelings ondifficult issues, ranging from poor self-image to thoughts of suicide, fromfamily discord to coping with the loss, from peer pressure to school violence. Teens ranked stress as one of their top concerns (along with child abuse andSTDs). Oftentimes, the pressure can feel overwhelming, whether they involveworrying about an upcoming test, competition sports, family responsibilities,dating, or more extreme issues such as depression, suicide and school violence. The first three volumes of the Teenage Soul series and the companionjournal illustrate the ongoing popularity of this series (unit sales exceed 11million). Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul on Tough Stuff and the Spring2001 release Teenage Soul Letters will undoubtedly follow suit as thenext best-sellers in a phenomenally popular series.

Everyone has their own idea of romance-a candlelight dinner, a stroll on the beach or a sprinkling of rose petals on a bed. Now, Chicken Soup for the Romantic Soul brings brand new inspiration to expressions of romance.

In this commemorative tenth anniversary edition, readers will find fifty of the best-loved stories from the series, those that exemplify the spirit of Chicken Soup and its ability to illuminate the path we all walk on. Included are poignant letters from readers whose lives were transformed by what they read and a special section written by coauthors, master motivators Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen, on the special principles of living your dreams that everyone can follow.

Your wedding day is one of the most memorable of your life—especially if you''re the bride. From unique proposals to hilarious and touching tales of actual ceremonies and receptions, this book will inspire anyone looking ahead to the big day.

All of us, at one time or another, find ourselves inexplicably drawn to the sea. For some, it''s a place for reflection or romance. For others, it''s the thrill of watching surf crash against a sandy white beach or studying the kaleidoscope of life among a tropical coral reef.

From remembering their own life experience or to watching their own children grow, most people recognize that the preteen years, ages nine to thirteen, can be one of the most awkward times in life-a period of tremendous physical and emotional change. At this age, youngsters are eager to leave the "kid" stage, yet are uncertain about what adolescence will bring; they''d rather listen to peers over parents, and hear all too often to "wait until you''re older." Chicken Soup for the Preteen Soul will guide kids through this transition. Written by and for preteens, this uplifting collection of stories touches on the emotions and situations they experience every day: making and losing friends, fitting in while keeping their personal identity, discovering the opposite sex, dealing with pressures at school including violence, and coping with family issues such as divorce. Chapters include: On Love, On Family, On Friendship, On Choices, On Changes, On Overcoming Obstacles, Eclectic Wisdom, Tough Stuff, Attitude and Perspective and Achieving Dreams. Contributors indclude: *NSYNC, Mia Hamm, Beverley Mitchell and Karl Malone. Whether first-time Chicken Soup readers or "graduates" of the bestselling Kid''s Soul book, preteens are sure to include this in their backpacks and book bags.

Today''s kids face grave issues and harder decisions than ever before. Gang warfare, violence, drugs, alcohol, smoking, pregnancy, depression and suicide have found their way into middle and elementary schools. Divorce splits apart families every day. These issues make kids feel as if they must understand and accept all the troubles of the world.

This collection of stories will inspire you and reinvigorate you as you read about how people like you have transformed their jobs into extraordinary experiences, through their achievements and their personal relationships. You''ll approach your job and your coworkers with new enthusiasm and understanding, empowered to perform at your highest level.

Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul II offers more inspiring stories to help you master the game we call life. Today''s teens have ever more issues and social pressures to juggle than young adults just 20 years ago. This book, like its predecessor, can be your guide - a beacon in the darkness, a safe haven in a storm, a warm hug in the cold and a respite from loneliness. There''s no preaching as to what you should and shouldn''t do. Instead, this book is full of teens sharing their experiences on learning to accept like, becoming the best person you can be, being happy with who you are, and loving yourself - no matter what.

In this book of 101 inspirational stories, contributors share their personal angel experiences of faith, miracles, and answered prayers, which will amaze and inspire you. Celestial, otherworldly, heavenly. Whatever the term, sometimes there is no earthly explanation for what we experience, and a higher power is clearly at work. You will be awed and inspired by these true personal stories from people, religious and non-religious, about hope, healing, and help from angels.

Collects inspirational stories of people touched by supernatural experiences with their dead loved ones.

Learn how to change your life by using the power of positive thinking. Follow the steps described in these 101 true stories about using the Power of Positive! Positive thinking is a powerful tool, one that can make you healthier, happier, and more successful. You can use the power of positive thinking to improve your life and relationships, overcome challenges, and lead a productive life with purpose. This book can start you on the path to a new you. You’ll read chapters with inspiring personal stories and tips about: • the power of liking yourself and realizing you might have been your own worst enemy • the power of attitude adjustments, from changing your words to changing your behavior • the power of persevering and overcoming challenges • the power of relaxing and learning not to “sweat the small stuff” • the power of gratitude and counting your blessings • the power of giving and having a more meaningful, purpose-driven life • the power of dreaming and believing in yourself • the power of challenging yourself and doing difficult or scary things • the power of self-improvement and taking control of your life • the power of watching role models and learning from their examples • the power of changing your thoughts through deliberate practice

Every year, millions of women wait with anticipation as they watch their test strip change from white to pink, thus beginning the awesome adventure of becoming a mother. This latest Chicken Soup book will find a place in the loving hearts and anxious minds of expectant mothers (and some fathers, too!).

" Greater Levels Of Performance And Achievement Are Attainable By Anyone. This Book Offers The Proven Self-Empowerment Tools And Time-Tested Performance Strategies That Are The Basis For Personal And Professional Success." Jack Canfield Has Become The Author Of Over 50 Best-Selling Books By Following These Principles Here He Reveals How They Can Help You To Take On Greater Challenges, Produce Break-Through Results And Achieve Undreamed Of Success." With The Ten-Step Action Plan You Will Learn How To: Take Responsibility For Your Life Set Goals And Manage Time Invest In Developing Knowledge And Core Skills Face Up To What Isn T Working And Stay Motivated Focus On Your Unique Abilities Transcend Other People S Limiting Opinions And Much More." Decide What You Want, Believe You Deserve It And Practise The Principles, And With These Powerful New Habits You Can Experience Astonishing Opportunities And Extraordinary Results In All Aspects Of Your Life, From Your Career To Your Relationships.