“Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tough Times, Tough People” reminds us that tough times won’t last, but tough people will. These 101 stories about overcoming life’s obstacles are encouraging and inspiring. The stories are broken down in sections including Simple Pleasures, Silver Linings, Accepting the New Me, and Tough People. A few of my favorite stories are “Board Game Revival”, “Hair is Overrated” and “Marks on the Heart”.
I am so excited to have this uplifting giveaway to share with TheMomMaven readers! I am making this giveaway simple without many hoops to jump through since life is tough enough right now.
Mandatory 1st entry leave a comment telling me someone who inspires you and why they have inspired you.
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This giveaway ends at 9:30pm EDT 8/5/09. US Entries only.
My brother who is in Iraq right now has inspired me so much for his determination and will to succeed. It inspires me to want to do the same. s…@h…l.com
when I go to the veterans hospital and see the men and women who give their all to serve and protect
My friend Holly inspires me. She is so encouraging. When I decided to start college last year at the age of 44 she told me I could do it. She is my biggest cheerleader. I'm so lucky to have her as a friend.
My mommy for raising my sis and self singlehandedly in our youth….she made a lot of sacrifices to make sure we had the best and were educated well
I am inspired by my grandmother, who has shown great strength through great challenges!
My mom is my biggest inspiration. She has never let tough times diminish her kindness or sense of humor, and I'm so grateful she's been an example to me throughout my life!
My mom is my biggest inspiration. She has never let tough times diminish her kindness or sense of humor, and I'm so grateful she's been an example to me throughout my life!
Oops. Wrong post for the last one. My mom inspires me. Even after the death of my dad…she did a great job raising 2 very good kids.
I'm inspired by our President because he is intelligent, honest, and working hard for all of us.
My mother inspires me because, although she has a lot of health problems, she manages to complete so much every day. Thanks for the giveaway!
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My mother-in-law inspires me. She doesn't let anything scare her. She had breast cancer a couple years ago, and so far she is cancer free.
My dad inspires me because he raised 3 daughters by himself. We weren't easy on him, but he didn't back down. 🙂
My mother for caring for her in laws as long as she did
My best friend Robin inspires me. She has gone through so much at a very young age
It would be my brother a pastor that always has tons of faith and hope.
My mother. She herself has gone through horror stories but is still alive today and amazingly optimistic somehow. It proves that not even the worst can bring you all the way down.
My husband inspires me because when I was told he wouldn't survive, he fought through it. When I was told he wouldn't walk again, he now does. He has survived the worst, and he handled everything with such grace and humility. He's a fighter and I love him for it. Thanks for the giveaway!
My sister inspires and amazes me. When she was 17 and I was 9 our mother and father were killed in a car accident. She got a job and finished her school nights so she could raise me. She has always been there for me as a surrogate mom and a big sis.
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My grandmother inspires me. She is nearly 94 and has had some major health issues the last 2 years and even when we think we are about to lose her in the hospital, she bounces right back and gets better. She has lived through a lot of history.
My best friend Carol inspires me. She owns a cleaning service and at 64 years old is still going strong. She has survived two bouts of cancer and is dealing with her husbands declining health. She has shown me that even in the hardest times you have to smile and get through them.
My mom because she has been through so much.
My mom has inspire me with her strentgh. She had a series of strokes and kidney diease that she tried hard to survive with and in the end she died.
Who inspires me? God. But it hasn't always been this way.
My Dad. He has so many health problems and still always has a smile for my son, and is just the greatest guy. He raised me single handedly and he's just a wonderful person.
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My in laws inspire me. They have been married for 30+ years and have had their ups and downs. It inspires me to believe that my husband and I can make it as well. He is currently laid off and it is stressful but I know his parents have dealt with the same thing in the past and survived. We can too 🙂
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My mom inspires me because she has had a hard life by losing her parents when she was young and has raised a nice family
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My boyfriend inspires me.
He has been through so much in his life, yet he doesn't let it affect him.
Well, he does in the way, that he wants to rise above it and be a better person than the ones that have let him down in the past.
My grand mother inspire me as she struggled to come here in the USA to give us a better life.
My father inspires me…he started his own buiness with only a high school diploma. He ran a very successful company for over 10 years and then sold it to an even bigger company! I'm so very proud!! THANKS!
My friend Joe inspires me. Divorce, Laid off, sick kid, yet he keeps a positive attitude about everything.
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My husband inspires me. With 2 deaths in his family being his mom & brother & losing them at a young age. He shows me how to be strong & I'm thankful for that!
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my husband inspires me. No matter how tough time gets he still has time for ihs family.
Both my Mother and my Grandmother; they raised my brother and me.
My mom, 2 sisters, and my husband inspire me. They are always there for me and believe in me know matter what.
My kid’s inspire me! They are always there for me when I need them!
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My Dad is my hero !
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My sister inspires me because she is a great mom to her 2 baby boys!
My mom has definitely inspired me. She never gives up when things are rough and her faith is always steadfast.
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My Aunt inspires me. She is currently going through treatment for breast cancer and yet she still remains upbeat and positive.
My husband inspires me. He has had a really tough life and he remains hopeful and positive through it all. My husband has very strong faith in God and never gives up no matter what happens to him.
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My mother inspires me. She works two jobs, sometimes almost 80 hrs a week and is almost 60 years old.
Dennis Ligon, owner of Sundays Blue Box has been such an inspiration to me. He has built a phenominal business that just keeps growing in spite of the economic climate. His belief in helping other become successful has been the cornrstone of his success.
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My husband.. he's inspired me to be more positive from the moment I met him and he has really helped improve my outlook on life 🙂
This would help give me some confidence in this rough period
MY MOM who passed in 1989 taught me how to handle money.she taught me your bills come first before all else and that has worked like a charm 🙂
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My friend inspires me because he works so hard and is such an awesome person.
My mother inspires me She raised me and my eight sisters as a single parent.
my mom she has always been there for me done it on her own a very tough lady thanks so much for the chance to win eaglesforjack@gmail.com
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