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The stories collected for this series get better and better -- they're marvelously crafted pieces of writing with heartwarming themes and many entertaining twists and turns in the way they unfold. In this volume, the stories are about preserving dignity during the travails of reaching one's later years, and especially about finding meaning and purpose in being generous with others. As always, the readings are auditory pleasures that are perfectly paced and nuanced. The generous and sincere readings by the author/readers are a heartfelt gift to aging people of all stages. T.W. © AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine


Book Description
Barbara Russell Chesser Ph.D., Amy Seeger and Paul J. Meyer join Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen in compiling Chicken Soup for the Golden Soul. This collection offers readers loving insights and wisdom--all centering on the prime of life. Contributors to this volume include Erma Bombeck, Ruth Stafford Peale, Tom Landry, Florence Littauer, Roy Rogers and Max Lucado. Readers of all ages are sure to cherish this invaluable collection as a reminder that the soul of those young at heart is truly "golden." Divided into chapters on letting go, giving, learning, the lighter side, across the generations, overcoming obstacles, perspective, believing, living your dream, reminiscing and ageless wisdom, this book celebrates the myriad joys of living and the wisdom that comes from having lived. Readers at every stage of life will turn to this book again and again for the timeless wisdom that will help them live their lives to the fullest.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Do you remember when the milkman delivered and TV was a test pattern and a snowy channel? When Fibber McGee and Molly captured your imagination on Monday-night radio and cars had rumble seats and running boards? Then you are a golden soul, someone rich with experience who can embrace life with more freedom and perspective than you ever had when you were younger.

Through touching, entertaining and inspiring stories, this latest Chicken Soup collection shares the stories of people sixty and over who are redefining the expression "better with age" by greeting life's joys and challenges with grace, vibrancy and a positive attitude. Chapters include: Staying Young at Heart, Living Your Dream, On Overcoming, Reminiscing, On Love, Sharing with Others and Ageless Wisdom.

Although especially written for those sixty and over, each story conveys timeless truths about how anyone can live with maximum meaning and enjoyment.

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