With the economy struggling right now, it is a great time for reading. There is something so relaxing to sitting down and reading a book. Maybe it is because you can "get lost" within the pages of the book.I was recently sent the "Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tough Times, Tough People" book to review. This book is packed with 101 stories about overcoming the economic crisis and other challenges we may be facing. These tough times we are in won't last
forever, as the seasons change...and this book reminds us that. One great thing about going though the tough times is making tough people.Tough Times, Tough People is a book with several inspirational stories. I love how the Chicken Soup for the Soul books have a page-two pages for their stories...easy to read, and quick. Being a Mom, it can be a challenge to find the time to read, but Chicken Soup for the Soul books are perfect for a quick lift with a motivational story.
From the back cover:
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tough Times, Tough people will encourage, inspire, and support you through all types of difficult situations, whether financial, health-related, family or personal issues. Read 101 personal stories from real people about meeting their challenges: downsizing and enjoying a simpler life, finding the silver lining in layoffs and other economic troubles, living with illness and disability, surviving natural disasters, grief and healing, the value of family and friends, and 10 bonus stories of faith to pull through.
Available at Amazon: $10.17.
I love the faith inspired stories that the Chicken Soup books have! Almost every time I read the stories, I feel so great and learn something from someone else.
I think this book is so fitting for what most are facing and enduring right now.
LUCKY YOU! You have the opportunity to enter to win Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tough Times, Tough People! I have 2 extra copies to giveaway. This contest is open to bloggers and non-bloggers of the United States. Contest is open until August 13th, 2009. To enter, leave a comment about something you may be going through right now, or how you have gone through a challenge in the past.
**For extra chances you can: blog this contest, add my button to your site, subscribe to my blog, twitter and/or facebook this contest, and/or visit everyday and add another friendly comment. Lots of chances to win! Don't forget to put the extra comments for the "extra" work. Good luck!**
My husband lost his job in February and we have been struggling to find him a job ever since! Thanks for the chance to win! I'd love to read this book!
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The Chicken Soup books rock!
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Right now it is just hard with with four kids getting readh to go back to school, broken down cars, and the rising prices of everything. Chicken soup for the soul is just what I need!
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I've had alot of health problems that have been hard.
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I blogged about it here
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I know all in all I'm blessed; our budget is tighter with the economy in the mess it's in & I try to make every penny count!
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We have five people in our family living on one salary, and while I don't consider us to be poor, I am aware that most people that I know would consider us to be poor. My defintion of poor is going to bed hungry, but my in-laws consider someone "poor" if he doesn't have a plasma TV, so it's all relative. I have been through some tough times in the past, but now is the best time of my life, so no complaints.
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I have gone through many challenges in my life, and I always try to remember that life would be boring with out its ups and downs con5459(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteWithout going into too many sordid details, I must admit that I have led a tumultuous life. Dealing with depression since age sixteen, in an abusive relationship for over a decade (now ended thankfully!), and currently a single mom, trying to find balance in these uncertain times. All I can say is: Thank goodness for chicken soup! My family, my friends, my fiance, and my SON, my wonderfully amazing son :)
ReplyDeleteGoing thru all the works,
ReplyDeletebut I have faith.
Tough times yes absolutely but
God is always faithful.
Everyday is a struggle though.
I am looking for the light at the end of the tunnel.
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I'm getting ready to go to college at the age of 45. This will be my second year and it can be tough. Loosing my job and starting all over again has not been easy, but I know I can do it.
ReplyDeleteOK, I work FT, go to school FT and have had to cut classes down from 5 a semester to 2 because the tuition is too high and books cost too much. Still paying my daughter's college bill while trying to go to school myself. Car broke down so am temporarily using my daughter's old truck. I'm 60 yrs old so I must say that I come from a "TOUGH" stock but man the challenges are TOUGH going! My motto "Keep on keeping on!" Is that in the book????? Would love to win the book!! I'll read it and pass it on to another struggling soul!!!!
ReplyDeleteRight now, my "tough time" is trying to get over a bout with Lupus. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI'm dealing with some serious health problems and don't have health insurance right now. Not sure what I'm going to do. Could use an inspriing read like this.
ReplyDeleteMy husband is really ill, and I'm his primary caretaker. Need I say more?
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This is probably a reoccuring theme...we live in Michigan and my husband is one of the thousands of people who have lost his job.
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Getting unemployment...yes, I'm in Michigan.
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I blogged!
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I subscribed via reader (sunnyview99)!
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Like many others, we've been dealing with the loss of a job and now my husbands underemployment and struggling to pay our bills (which many collectors now have to stand in line and wait.)
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I tweeted! Thanks!
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My boyfriend lost his job last July and hasn't been able to find a new job. But he's still looking! Thanks for the contest! MHende3706@aol.com
ReplyDeleteThe company I'm working for is very close to going out of buisness and my wife does not yet have her green card.... this could spell trouble.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to read that so many people are struggling with so much. My challenges include mental health issues, family substance abuse & addiction issues, a new health concern (thyroid), and no pay for two months. I'm single so there is no one else to rely on for income.
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I face my challenges one day at a time in the order they have to be handled.
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My challenge was when my mom died when I was 15 and I had to grow up real fast for my sister.
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My challenge was when I was in the hospital and had to drop out temp. out of high school and then having the stregnth to go back and complete it.
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My husband has been out of work since November. We are struggling to pay bills -- have had both water and electric cut off temporarily. Living on my paltry salary has been hard.
ReplyDeleteWe are faced with financial difficulties. My husband is unable to work right now and so we are relying on my income and it's not as much as we are used to. As long as we have each other we are fine, no matter how much money we have or don't have!
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We have 3 children and are living paycheck to paycheck. Some months we have to pick which bills to pay and which to hope we can pay next month. My husband and I are working opposite each other because we can not afford a sitter and so we barely see each other. It's really hard but I have faith that one day things will be easier. I trust in God and no matter how tough things get we always pull through.
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I have been going through some health problems that are affecting me doing my job and I can't afford to lose my job now, so I could use alot of inspiration right now. I love these books.
ReplyDeletei keep my troubles to myself. sometimes they are all i have to call my own.
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Well we are living paycheck to paycheck at the moment and my husband has a slew of health problems going on at the moment to which health insurance thankfully helps us with. But his company is facing restructuring and major layoffs, and if he's laid off it would be devastating. But I know of plenty of people in the same boat these days, so I'm sure many people could benefit from this book!
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ReplyDeleteI'd love to read this to see how others cope.
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ReplyDeleteLife in general is a big challenge. When it rains it pours. We ended up having are car break down on us took us a month to get another one. Then the water pipes broke. Seems like nothing ever goes right. Then to top it off my mother in law is a liar who likes to start crap.
ReplyDelete6,000 people without a job in my county. That is bad.
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Just like everyone else, we are struggling financially, but we just found out I am pregnant. Yeah, after the last baby was supposed to be our last.
ReplyDeleteRight now I'm struggling with a daughter who is bipolar and is abusing drugs. It's a day to day stressful situation
ReplyDeleteI just lost my job because the owners rehired their friend who had already quit on them. She begged for the job back and since I was the newest employee, I was let go to make room for her. Not fair is it?
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ReplyDeleteHey Carebear - you know my struggles, but reading the comments of others make me realize how truly blessed I am. While I love to read, I think there are others who can use this book more than me. I just wanted to praise you for the work you do. You reach a lot of people with your blog. I love you and am so proud of the beautiful and Godly woman you are.
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i think everyone is going through tough times right now actually i cant complain because all our bills are paid that is my priority bills before all else
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