Most people have heard of Chicken Soup for the Soul books. If it is new to you, however, Chicken Soup books are collections of short stories written by real people about their own lives or sometimes about the lives of close friends or relatives. The books center around a theme and are filled with stories that relate to that subject. Chicken Soup for the Soul books are National Bestsellers.
The first one in 2013 that I will be reviewing is Parenthood.
101 Heartwarming and Humorous Stories about the Joys of Raising Children of All Ages.
Parenthood is divided into 12 chapters under the following themes:
- Becoming a Family
- All in a Day's Work
- Is There a Manual for This
- Parenting Faux Pas
- Stop and Smell the Roses
- Learning from Each Other
- Treasured Moments
- From the Mouths of Babes
- What Goes Around Comes Around
- Love Conquers All
- Saying Thank You
- Giving Them Wings to Fly
{My Review}
I really connected to Chicken Soup for the Soul: Parenthood. I have two little boys ages 11 months and 2.5 years and I could see them in each of the stories in this book.
I could also see myself in the moms of the book. One mom wrote about how she used to use her kids foaming soap for her own skin care until she was talked into buying hundreds of dollars of Mary Kay. All of which her kids destroyed. I am lucky if I brush my hair before leaving the house so I can completely relate to that story!
I love how the stories have so much humor to them. I was smiling or even giggling out loud to some of them. In one story a mom discovered that her little girl had worn her leopard print thong in her hair TO SCHOOL as a scrunchie!
There are really touching stories as well, like the one where a little girl asks her dad if she is beautiful. I really enjoyed reading the stories written by dads, it is nice to see the father's perspective.
There was a really great story of a newly blended family and how the family thought that biology wouldn't matter to them. She discovered that "Yes, biology matters, but not as much as love."
As with all Chicken Soup books, this one would make a great gift. It would be perfect for any parent, mother or father. It is wonderful to see that we all go through the same trials and tribulations.
I would also recommend any parent buying this book for themselves. I couldn't put it down. I loved reading each new story to see which family member it reminded me of. Since the stories are all only a couple pages each, Chicken Soup books are great for a busy parent on the go.
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Chicken Soup for the Soul: Parenthood
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