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Acknowledgments Chicken Soup for the Mother's Soul has taken more than a year to write, compile and edit. It has been a true labor of love for all of us. One of the greatest joys of creating this book was working with people who gave this project not just their time and attention, but their...

PREFACE "And they were not ashamed." Genesis Ten years ago I had one of those life-jolting discoveries that significantly changed everything. I named die core demon in my life. I named "shame". Naming shame means that I became aware of the massive destructive power that shame had exerted in my...

ntroduction Everybody is a story. When I was a child, people sat around kitchen tables and told their stones. We don't do that so much anymore. Sitting around the table telling stories is not just a way of passing time. It is the way the wisdom gets passed along. The stuff that helps us live a...

A uthor's Notes Some of the names in this book have been changed in order to maintain the dignity and privacy of others. This book, the first part of the trilogy, depicts language that was developed from a child's viewpoint. The tone and vocabulary reflect the age and wisdom of the child at...

Acknowledgments This book is the result of literally thousarids and thousands of people's generosity. From the bottom of our hearts, we would like to thank each and every one of you that took the time to share with us a piece of your life, your heart and your wisdom. This book would not have...

Dear Reader I am here for you. When you are lonely or feel isolated, seek my companionship. When you are filled with doubt and your self-confidence seems to be a distant memory, look to my light. When confusion and chaos appear to reign supreme in your life, listen to my wisdom. As your...