Synopses & Reviews
An inspiring and humorous celebration of the special bond of friendship.
She championed you through your years wearing braces and you calmed her nerves before her walk down the aisle. She advised you on what to wear to land your perfect job and you taught her how to get her newborn to sleep during a midnight phone call. Together you've dug through your backyard looking for pirate's treasure and dug through bargain bins during shopping outings; you’ ve shared your secrets, doubts and dreams; and you look forward to conquering hot flashes together.
You may have met her in kindergarten or at work, in a playgroup or on the Internet— but if she’ s cheered you up, cheered you on or lifted your spirit, Chicken Soup for the Girlfriend’ s Soul is the perfect tribute to that special friend. Whether she's your lunch companion, your sounding board, your confidant, or all of the above, she anchors you during life's storms and helps you revel in life's joys.
With tales of finding friends in unexpected places, of strength during life's toughest challenges, and of forging lifelong bonds and memories, this book will tug at your heart and hers as you celebrate the unique spirit of female friendship.
Synopsis
A book written especially for the core Chicken Soup preteen audience— girls. Nine- to fourteen-year-old readers will find they are not alone in dealing with the growing up issues that only girls face.
Finally, a book that covers issues for girls only! The universal coming of age events of a preteen girl— first bra, first crush, physical changes and emotional mood swings. Chicken Soup for the Girl's Soul is a book by girls, for girls, where readers can find encouragement, support and positive advice about the challenges of being a preteen girl.
This must-read book promotes positive self-image, positive thinking, giving to others, unity and tolerance. Stories by girls who have pursued their dreams and achieved their goals will prove that you don't have to be an adult to make a difference in the world. Other chapters cover tough subjects such as divorce, peer pressure to use drugs and alcohol, and dealing with death for the first time, as well as fun girls only stories about friendship, body changes and first crushes. Chicken Soup for the Girl's Soul is sure to be what a girl wants!
Synopsis
From Barbies to your first bra, from holding your teddy bear to slowdancing with your first boyfriend, from knowing everyone in elementary school to trying to make new friends in middle school. . . . When dealing with these changes, it's no wonder preteen girls can freak out from time to time.
Consider Chicken Soup for the Girl's Soul your survival guide! From reading the true experiences of other preteen girls, as well as women who've been there, you'll see that you're not the only one who feels clueless and insecure sometimes. You'll read about tough subjects, such as peer pressure, cliques, divorce and loss, as well as fun “girls only” stories about friendship, embarrassing moments (these could take up an entire book!), body changes and first crushes. These stories will make you laugh, cry and realize that girl power is truly something to celebrate. You'll turn to this book again and again, whenever you need the advice only girls can give.
Chicken Soup for the Girl's Soul is sure to be what a girl wants!
About the Author
Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen are the #1 New York Times and USA Today best-selling authors of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series.Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen are the #1 New York Times and USA Today best-selling authors of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series.Patty Hansen and Irene Dunlap coauthored Chicken Soup for the Kid's Soul, one of the most successful Chicken Soup titles. It was awarded the 1999 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice for 'Favorite Book of the Year.' They live in California.Patty Hansen and Irene Dunlap coauthored Chicken Soup for the Kid's Soul, one of the most successful Chicken Soup titles. It was awarded the 1999 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice for 'Favorite Book of the Year.' They live in California.