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Previously available only through free distribution to prisons, this life-changing book is the result of charitable donations from sales of Chicken Soup for the Christian Family Soul and gifts from thousands of individuals.
Jack Canfield had been traveling around delivering key note speeches and organizing workshops to help audiences build their self-esteem and maximize their potential when he had an in-flight brainstorm that changed his life. While flying home from a gig, Canfield realized that the very same advice he had been delivering during his in-person addresses could potentially form the basis of a book. Canfield used inspirational stories he'd gleaned over the years as the basis of his speeches, and he thought it would be a terrific idea to gather together 101 inspirational stories and anthologize them in a single volume. Upon returning home, Canfield approached friend and author Mark Victor Hansen about his concept. Hansen agreed it was a great idea, and the two men set about finding a publisher. Believe it or not, the mega-selling series was not an easy sell to publishers. "We were rejected by 123 publishers all told," Canfield told Shareguide.com. "The first time we went to New York, we visited with about a dozen publishers in a two day period with our agent, and nobody wanted it. They all said it was a stupid title, that nobody bought collections of short stories, that there was no edge -- no sex, no violence. Why would anyone read it?"
Canfield wisely practiced what he preached -- and persisted. Ultimately, he and Hansen sold the first Chicken Soup for the Soul book to a small press based in Deerfield Beach, Florida, called Health Communications. The rest, as they say, is history. There are currently 80 million copies of the Chicken Soup books in print, with subjects as varied as Chicken Soup For the Horse Lover's Soul and Chicken Soup For the Prisoner's Soul. Canfield and Hansen ranked as the top-selling authors of 1997 and are multiple New York Times bestsellers. Most important of all, the inspirational stories they have gathered in their many volumes have improved the lives of countless readers.
This year, expect to see Canfield's name gracing the covers of such titles as Chicken Soup For the Scrapbooker's Soul, Chicken Soup For the Mother and Son Soul, and Chicken Soup For the African American Woman's Soul. He and Hansen have also launched the all-new "Healthy Living" series and 8 titles in that series have already been released this year. There is also the fascinating You've GOT to Read This Book!, in which Canfield compiles personal accounts by 55 people each discussing a book that has changed his or her life. The most compelling of these may be the story of young entrepreneur Farrah Gray, who read Deepak Chopra's The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success at the age of 11 and made his first million dollars at the age of 14!
With no sign of slowing down, Canfield continues to be an inspiration to millions, who fortunately refused to give up when it seemed as though he would never even get his first book published. "Mark and I are big believers in perseverance," he said. "If you have a vision and a life purpose, and you believe in it, then you do not let external events tell you what is so. You follow your internal guidance and follow your bliss, as Joseph Campbell used to say."
Writing the first Chicken Soup book was a lot more daunting than Canfield expected. After the first three years of research, he and Mark Victor Hansen had only compiled 68 stories -- 33 tales shy of their goal of 101 stories.
Along with co-writing dozens of full-length books, Canfield also publishes a free biweekly newsletter called Success Strategies.
Some fun and fascinating outtakes from our interview with Canfield:
"My inspiration for writing comes from my passion for teaching others how to live more effective lives. I started out as a history teacher in an all-black inner city high school in Chicago, graduated to a teacher trainer, then psychotherapist, then trainer of therapists, then large group transformational trainer and then a writer and keynote speaker. All along the way, my desire was to make a difference, to help people live more fulfilling lives. That is what I still do today. Most people don't know this but I was not a good writer in college. I got a C in composition. Nobody would have ever believed I would grow up to be a bestselling author."
"I play guitar, and I am learning to play the piano. I love movies and some TV shows. My favorites are Six Feet Under, Grey's Anatomy, House and Lost. I love to play Scrabble, poker and backgammon with my in-laws, nieces and nephews. We really get into it. I love to travel. I have been to 25 countries and try to add two or three new ones every year."
Today, in the prison chow hall, I overheard a young female officer talking to another officer. She was talking about her special little girl. Seems this little girl was standing on the front seat of her car the other day, grabbing at the sunrays as they reflected off the windshield. When her mother asked her what she was doing, the little girl said she was trying to catch a sunray for her mom as a present. Both officers agreed on how special moments like that were. The other officer then asked if this mother got to spend time with her special little girl.
"No, but when my career gets back on track, I'll have more time to spend with her, when she is older," said the young mother. I wanted to scream and tell her that mother to spend every single second she possibly can with her child, but I couldn't. Maybe after you read what follows, you will better understand.
It's the awful truth, as it happened to me. It starts with an unwritten letter -- a letter I can never send:
Dear Kent,
As I look at you, I see your hair is nicely combed. I remember the hours and gallons of water we used, trying to train your hair. It always seemed to have a mind of its own. I can see that scar on your lip; hardly shows now, too. We were worried about that. You were such a brave little man when I took you to Dr. Nordquist to get those three stitches in it. I was the one who almost fainted when they started sticking you with that needle. The nurse even made me leave the room.
On the way home, I told you that you could have any treat you wanted, for being so brave. You wanted a cup of coffee, "Like big men drink," you said. My five-year-old little brave man, drinking coffee in the Rainbow Restaurant, just like big men. It was our secret; lucky Mom never found out, huh?
You have grown tall and nice looking. Grandpa always said you were going to be a big man. Guess what I'm proudest of in you? It's your kindness to all things. When we found out that your little dog, Porkchop, was epileptic, you were so happy that you cried. You had seen Porkchop have fits many times, and we were sure he would die. For three years after that, you faithfully gave Porkchop his pill every day.
I remember the day you helped me fix my pickup. We sure got greasy -- Mom wouldn't even let us in the house for lunch, but we fooled her. We went to the store and got a pizza, then lipped off to Mom and your two brothers, while eating it, still dirty. Yes, that was fun. We laughed a lot that day. I found out later that you did save a piece of pizza for your little brother; it was our secret too.
I've always been proud of you for so many reasons, Kent. Your silent kindness and strength, your loyalty, your soft heart, and secrets you shared with me. I remember how you used to lay across my lap with your shirt pulled up, exposing your bare back. I would trace my fingers lightly over your skin; it seemed to almost hypnotize you. I had done it many times when you were a baby, to get you to sleep when you weren't feeling good. Guess you just never grew out of liking it. I liked it too.
I remember the day I came to tell you that I was going away for a long time -- going to prison. You stood silently, listening with your head bowed and tears in your eyes, asking why. You hugged me and ran up into the woods, to your secret fort, crying. I cried too that day, Kent. I was ashamed of myself, and of breaking your heart.
You did write me and sent the colored pictures you drew in school. I had them on my cell wall for years, and yes, I bragged about them to my friends. I have lain awake many nights wondering who was teaching you to drive, who was your first girlfriend, and how I would tease you about her, as if I were right there with you. I'm sorry for missing so much of you, Kent.
Love,
Daddy
As I stood looking at my special little boy, in a light gray coffin, I was dressed in bright orange coveralls. Prison guards were beside me. I wanted to reach out and touch him just once more, but the chains on my wrists wouldn't allow it.
It took a mortician to cover that cut on Kent's lip and get his hair to lay down. I'm so awfully sorry for missing the last eight years of Kent's life. If only I could have another chance to be the daddy he wanted me to be -- the daddy he deserved. If I could just tickle Kent's back once more, or share some secret with him, or tease him and hold him for just a few minutes. God, I would gladly die for the chance.
Kent was killed when he was crushed under a tractor in an accident near Kelso, Washington. He is buried in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, near the only tree there. So, if you are ever near that cemetery, and see a six-foot, five-inch, two hundred and seventy-pound beatup old man on his knees beside that grave, praying to God in shame, you will know why.
Hopefully you will better understand why I wish he could have read this letter, while he was alive. There are so many things I should have told him. So much time I should have spent with him.
If you have a special child in your life, please don't, for any reason, miss one single second with that child. Don't let what happened to me happen to you. Those moments are so awfully important.
To the lady officer, with the special little sunray catcher -- please believe me when I say, "For God's sake, spend every single precious moment with your child, now! This could be your last chance, because sometimes very special children don't get any older."
Ken "Duke" Monse'Broten
Reprinted by permission of Ken "Duke" Monse'Broten ¬1996. All rights reserved. Reprinted from Chicken Soup for the Prisoner's Soul by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Tom Lagana. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the written permission of the publisher. Publisher: Health Communications, Inc., 3201 SW 15th Street,
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442.
How This Book Came to Be xv
Introduction xxi
1 On Family
Even the Strong Have a Soft Spot Robert Fuentes 2
The Sunray Catcher Ken "Duke" Monse' Broten 6
Light Came and Went and Came Again Willie B. Raborn 10
Being a "Souper" Parent Thomas Ann Hines 14
A Convict's Letter to His Son Lou Torok 18
Beautiful Music Kimberly Raymer 21
Mom's Final Act R L. Todd 24
The Promised Visit Ron Ambrosia 28
Unsung "Sheroes" George Castillo 30
Putting on the Mask Linda Reeves 33
Where There's Faith G. Ashanti Witherspoon 36
Mail Call John M. Reynolds 38
Envy Ken "Duke" Monse' Broten 39
Just a Touch Ken "Duke" Monse' Broten 40
A Father's Prayer John W. Gillette Jr. 44
2 On Change
Bringing the Outside to the Inside Christine Money 49
My Best Friend Jack George M. Roth 51
Another Gold Nugget R. Troy Bridges 55
So Can You! Jack Canfield Mark Victor Hansen 58
A Lot of Bread Lucy Serna Killebrew 61
Thirty-Seven Years in the Wilderness: A Letter to God Kenneth L. Bonner 64
Brainwashed Dan Millstein 67
Brother Harry Dan Millstein 69
Days of Diamonds, Days of Stones Rod Carter 73
The Great Escape Jerry Gillies 77
Change Is Possible Gordon Graham 80
A Simple Witness Chaplain Dick Swan 82
The Lion and the Mouse Judge Bob Downing 84
Writing Can Change the World Tony Webb 87
A Magic Touch Toni Carter 90
My Defining Moment Colleen Fiant 93
Beneath the Layers of Filth Douglas Burgess 97
3 On Faith
Ivy's Cookies Candy Abbott 102
Dead Man Walking Sister Helen Prejean, CSJ 108
A Wise Old Man Andre T. Jackson 110
Never Second Guess God's Ways Charles W. Colson 113
One Day Outside My Prison Window Efrain Frank Hernandez 115
Christmas in Jail (A Strange Place to Find Peace on Earth) Lou Torok 116
Perfect Freedom Charles W. Colson 120
I Was in Prison Curt Boudreaux 122
A Hug in Prison Yitta Mandelbaum 126
A Sunday at San Quentin Mike Robinson 128
Prayer for the Perpetrator Marianne Williamson 132
One Cup at a Time Steven Dodrill 133
Etched in My Mind Brian Brookheart 138
4 On Forgiveness
God Works in Mysterious Ways Mary Rachelski 142
If You Will Welcome Me Billy Graham 145
Celebrating Forgiveness Afshin Valinejad 147
Strangers Behind Glass Ken "Duke" Monse' Broten 150
I'm Sorry, Dad Dale Gaudet 155
The Gift of Forgiveness Kim Book 157
Bringing Dignity Jane Davis 160
5 On Kindness
The Gift of Friendship Diane Harshman 166
You Never Know Who's Listening James Malinchak 170
Chicken Soup Geraldine Nagy, Ph.D 174
Its Rightful Owner David Smith 179
Bittersweet Journey Nonnandie Fallon 181
A Few Kind Words A. Douglas Rowley 184
Who Is the Tutor? Who Is the Student? Nancy Waller 186
Impress Me! Mary Rachelski 189
Walking Tall in Toastmasters Rex Moore Jr. 192
The Gift of Music Brandon Lagana 197
My Bag-Lady Friend and Me Jay Cocuzzo 200
Your Best Shot Laura Lagana 203
August 25 Gail Valla 207
Christmas Eve Behind Bars Nanci McGraw 210
6 On Love
Love and Compassion in Maximum Security Bob Kennington 214
Reunited Douglas Paul Blankenship 217
The Healing Touch Dale Gaudet 219
How Do I Love Thee? Cecilia Thomasson Baker 222
Serving Others While Serving Time Jerry Gillies 225
A Letter from Mother Teresa Lou Torok 229
The Life … of Death Jane Davis 232
The Waiting Game Perry Arledge 236
Meet Me at the Bridge Nancy Muhammad 239
A Mother's Comfort Felixa Miller 242
Through the Years Standing by You Virginia Pool 244
7 Overcoming Obstacles
Releasing the Prisoner Within Judi Weisbart 249
The Writing on the Wall Radames Rios 252
An Attitude of Gratitude Judy Worthen 254
Memories Ken "Duke" Monse' Broten 257
Choices, Decisions, Consequences Daniel Bayse 261
It's What's Inside That Matters! Robert C. Perks 264
Wake Up to Life Kevin Scott Rodriguez 267
Teachers of Peace Dan Millstein 271
Focus Your Energy Jack Canfield Mark Victor Hansen 273
The List Marcia Reynolds 275
The Feeling of Success Tekla Dennison Miller 278
8 On Wisdom
The Unmaking of a Man Marion Boykin 283
Punishment Michael G. Santos 287
The Power of One Gary K. Farlow 290
While You Were Out Toni K Cyan-Brock 292
Happy Holidays Daryl D. Foley 294
The Wisdom of Jesse Jesse Garcia 297
Looking for Good Clifford G. Angeroth 299
The Law of Compensation Sid Madwed 301
World Without Violence Aran Gandhi 302
Success-Who Can Judge? Tom Lagana 304
Not a Mistake Juan Jose (Johnny) Galvan 307
Wasted Time Dave LeFave 309
Time-Out Sandra Keller 311
Who Is Jack Canfield? 315
Who Is Mark Victor Hansen? 316
Who Is Tom Lagana? 317
Contributors 319
Permissions 331
ellsworth90
Posted December 22, 2010
After reading other "Chicken Soup" books I decided to send this book to my inmate son who has been very depressed. I thought it would be uplifting and purposeful. I didn't know, at the time that I could preview the book and read several pages. Upon doing so I emailed him and told him not to read it. Throw it away. It is the most depressing book I have read in a long time. The few pages I read had me in constant tears. This is not what I had planned for my son. While the stories may be true to life, he's miserable enough right now without reading about the tragedies of others. I DO NOT recommend this book unless you are trying to get your inmated loved one to committ suicide.
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Posted January 23, 2007
I¿m not an avid reader but out of the blue when library was announced on my prison¿s unit, I decided to make my second trip there in three years. As I was scanning the books much like the speed in which I would be shopping at a store, I came across 'Chicken Soup for the Prisoner¿s Soul.' I instantly was reminded of a previous time I was in prison and a guard used to read us 'Chicken Soup for the Soul' stories before bed. So I checked out the book, and as I was heading back to my cell I passed a 'tough guy' I¿d never talked to before in the hallway. He acknowledged the book in my hand and told me I¿d better get some tissues. I immediately saw his 'tough guy' mask fall to the floor and shatter. A personal lifelong question came to mind: Why can¿t people just be themselves? Anyway, the story I needed tissues for was the second one I¿d read, 'The Sunray Catcher.' I have three sons and have been writing and trying to see them with no luck since I¿ve been here. I think about them constantly and miss them terribly. My worst nightmare as a parent would be to have any of my children pass away, especially before I¿ve had the opportunity to express my love for them. Needless to say, this story still has me choked up. I¿ve learned a few lessons this time around. One of the biggest is never miss an opportunity to show or tell someone how much you love them. I¿m going to continue the book now, tissues are ready. It sure is a shame when kids are used as weapons against their fathers. I¿ve done all I feel I can do for now and that¿s to constantly pray. I¿ve enjoyed the book thus far and look forward to the rest. Thank you and God bless.
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Posted January 31, 2006
Reading 'Chicken Soup for the Prisoner¿s Soul' has touched my heart. I got on my hands and knees and cried like a baby¿20 years of stored away tears came down my face, and I asked for forgiveness. I have not told anyone, but this book hit home.
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Posted December 12, 2002
My son is in prison. He was raised in church and Sunday School. He got away from the teachings of his youth and got into trouble. He called me when he first got to prison (March 2002)and told me about this book. He was reading it and it was like a medicine for him. I went to the book store and got a copy to read and I felt the same way. When I visit my son I see "mother's sons" and I know behind every one of these men is a story. This book has a healing effect for their heart and I thank God that it was written for the sometimes "forgotten" men and women that someone somewhere loves.
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Posted August 1, 2002
¿I just received my copy of Chicken Soup for the Prisoners Soul. What a beautiful book! I am the leader of Prison Fellowship Ministries at my church, and I am often questioned on this ministry I choose to serve. People don't question other ministries. If you help the elderly or people of poverty everyone pats you on the back. Our ministry is not as easily accepted. Many are baffled as to why anyone would bother. I¿m going to order a box of books for my volunteer group. It is a must for prison ministry volunteers! Plus I will keep a copy on hand at work. For now on when I am asked, 'Why,' I will loan out your book. Thank you so much for caring about the forgotten ones. It is actually a loved one in prison who told me about your book. He said it¿s helping him cope with doing his time.¿ Antonette Flamenco ~~
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Posted October 9, 2010
I Also Recommend:
I simply love the Chicken Soup series of books. They are worth every moment spent reading each page. I'd also recommend that you buy "When God Stopped Keeping Score," another great book, which takes an eye opening look at forgiveness. Given the chance, it will change your life. It did that for me because I know that as the author says with anger, guilt, hurt and pain, not every prison comes with a matching set of bars.
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Posted June 13, 2010
I Also Recommend:
I can't even begin to do the Chicken Soup For The Soul series justice by trying to write a simple review for any of the books in the series. I have read so many of these books that we'd be here all day for me just to give you the names of the ones that I have read. Furthermore, I have given countless others away as gifts to family and friends. All I can say is that each book is everything that I expected and more. I would definitely recommend any one of the books in this series for you and/or someone that you love.
For anyone who feels bound by their anger, guilt, hurt or pain, I also recommend "When God Stopped Keeping Score." I thought that "When God Stopped Keeping Score" was just about overcoming forgiveness, I soon learned, it was about so much more than that. The author actually pulls back the curtain to his own life, to offer an intimate look at the true power of forgiveness and reveals the emotional price that you must be willing to pay to live without it.
All of this, while still offering up interesting and often tear worthy stories that showed you just how you should deal with friends, family and more importantly, yourself when things do go wrong. The author more importantly reveals the key to keeping these relationships strong even in the face of adversity.
Having read it, I feel like a better person. Maybe that's because this book spoke to me and not down to me. I have read a lot of books that was written like I didn't know anything. What the author of "When God Stopped Keeping Score" does is talk to you like a friend. I needed that. You will understand why when you read it for yourself. It is on sale here on BN.com.
Anonymous
Posted March 13, 2010
As always, Chicken Soup for Soul, published yet another wonderfully inspiring set of stories in Chicken Soup for the Prisoners Soul. I bought this for my brother who is in jail on a drug related crime and was in need of inspriation that not only is there actually some positives to his situation but this book also provided the motivation he so desperately needs to make positive changes in his life upon his release. It let him know that he's not alone in this experience and there is always hope when you place your Faith in God!
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A great book... for yourself - or as a gift.
Anonymous
Posted October 3, 2008
I could have finished reading ¿Chicken Soup for the Prisoner¿s Soul¿ in one day, but I wanted it to last . . . it was that good. -- Anthony, inmate at North central Correctional Institution in Marion, Ohio.
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Posted September 1, 2008
My fiance was sentenced to 8 months in prison for something he didn't do. When he was in there, he was very angry at the world, depressed, jaded, and missed his 2 little boys and I horribly. I sent this book to him on a Wednesday, and when I heard from him 2 days later, he told me he had finished it. He told me it was the first book he'd read cover to cover since he was in school. He said everyone in jail or prison should read this!
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Posted October 16, 2006
I noticed the book `Chicken Soup for the Prisoner¿s Soul¿ lying on the book shelf for several days before I finally decided to pick it up out of curiosity. I¿m very grateful to have found this book. I already know it¿s going to be my ace-in-the-hole on the hunt for material to use to help me with my self-awareness. It¿s very informative.¿
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Posted November 6, 2004
I sent this book to my young Grandson who is serving six months in prison for burglary. He told me he thought it was going to be boring but it was not. He enjoyed it and has passed it around to his friends and acquaintances. I am hoping it gives him encouragement to change his course in life. Everyone feels it is inspirational.
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Posted September 10, 2004
¿I purchased `Chicken Soup for the Prisoner¿s Soul¿ and had it sent to my fiancé. What an inspiration. He absolutely loves it¿ He has even ripped out pages from this book and sent them to me¿ha! Anyway I wanted to thank you for all your time and dedication to inmates.¿ Kellie Florida
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Posted September 10, 2004
My son is incarcerated in Texas and one of the first books I sent him was 'Chicken Soup for the Prisoners Soul'. He received his signed copy the day the was transferred out. A two week process that is very trying to the newly incarcerated, as well as their family. It has helped us both through some dark times to learn that someone cared enough to write a book like this. An easy read that is touching as well as funny at times.
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Posted August 10, 2004
As Chicken Soup can heal and warm you in time of illness, Chicken Soup for the Prisoner's Soul can have a warm, healing quality and helps restore hope for individuals doing time as well as for their families and loved ones.
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Posted February 11, 2004
'Chicken Soup for the Prisoners Soul' has been a great blessing to the inmates that we minister to in our jail ministry in Illinois. We would highly recommend it to anyone interested in helping those who are incarcerated. Bob and Edna Miller
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Posted August 26, 2003
The women at the State Prison are really enjoying the 'Chicken Soup for the Prisoner's Soul' books. They have so little and are amazed when we tell them they can keep them. They are all in solitary confinement there, so reading is there main pastime.'
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Posted September 5, 2003
I myself have had wonderful experiences with the Chicken Soup books. As I was surfing through Barnes and Noble, looking for books to send my fiance who is in prison, I stumbled across this book. I thought that with the wonderful past I have had with these books, that maybe this would help him out. I sent it to him and can't wait to hear his reaction to the stories that are in this book. I hope he enjoys this book as much as I have enjoyed the others.
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Posted April 7, 2003
Heartening tales of healing by prisoners and their loved ones and caregivers in this generously conceived and produced collection. The stories tear away the mask of invisibility behind which society denies prisoners their humanity. The editors have done a great job in bringing these stories to light and making sure they are widely distributed, including to prisoners themselves. Wonderful job!
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Overview
Previously available only through free distribution to prisons, this life-changing book is the result of charitable donations from sales of Chicken Soup for the Christian Family Soul and gifts from thousands of individuals.