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These 101 true stories capture the heart of what it means to build a life together—through the highs and lows, for better or worse, and everything in between. Honest, heartfelt, and often humorous, these stories celebrate the bonds that keep couples going strong. Marriage is a journey filled with love, laughter, surprises, and second chances. These true stories explore the real moments behind lasting relationships—romantic, messy, funny, and deeply meaningful. From newlyweds finding their rhythm to couples navigating decades together, these stories reveal how love grows through compromise, resilience, shared laughter, and everyday kindness. Whether it’s a small gesture that means everything, or a challenge that brings two people closer, this collection offers fun and advice for anyone who believes that married life is the best life.

How many times have you said, "That story was so funny!"? Well, in Chicken Soup for the Soul: So Funny, you'll find 101 true stories that deliver the kind of everyday humor that turns ordinary moments into unforgettable ones. Get ready to smile, chuckle, and laugh out loud as you treat yourself to these fun tales. Sometimes life is just plain funny—and this collection proves it. In Chicken Soup for the Soul: So Funny, you’ll find 101 hilarious, true stories about mishaps, misunderstandings, family antics, workplace blunders, and those perfectly imperfect moments we can’t help but laugh at later. From kids who say the most unexpected things to adults who should know better (but don’t), these stories celebrate the humor all around us. Lighthearted, relatable, and irresistibly entertaining, this book is the perfect pick-me-up whenever you need a good laugh.

Anyone can improve their life. These 101 stories will motivate you to simplify your calendar, declutter your home, and unplug more often. Life feels lighter when we let go of what we don’t need. In Chicken Soup for the Soul: Less Is More, 101 real-life stories reveal how ordinary people found more joy by simplifying their homes, schedules, relationships, and digital lives. From cleaning out closets to stepping away from screens, from saying no to crowded calendars to ending unhealthy relationships, these stories show how small changes can lead to greater happiness, deeper connections, and a renewed sense of purpose. This book serves as a gentle reminder that we often live more by having less.

When our loved ones leave this world, our connection with them does not end. These 101 miraculous stories of signs from beyond, amazing connections, and love that doesn’t die will inspire and comfort you. Death takes away the physical presence of our loved ones, but not their spirit. Sometimes they send us signs from beyond, or come to us in dreams or as angels. Sometimes our loved ones visit heaven but come back because it’s not their time. Your faith will be renewed and you’ll be awed by these miraculous true accounts, including: The young mother who went to heaven and asked for a little more time—and got it—so she could write letters to her daughters for all their milestones The widow who discovered the captions “I love you” and “I will always love you” had miraculously appeared on old photos of her husband The grandma with dementia who was never told about her granddaughter’s death, but who announced that her granddaughter visited her regularly, and then related details of her death unknown to the rest of the family The woman at her friend Nancy’s funeral who asked her to send a hug, and minutes later was approached by the priest, who embraced her and whispered, “Here’s a hug from Nancy.” The man struggling to write a eulogy for his brother—killed in an accident along with a friend—who goes for a walk and finds his shadow is accompanied by two distinctly different human shadows that don’t match his body or movements And 96 more incredible stories!

The Miracle of Love can happen when you least expect it—in new relationships and in old ones—at any age and any stage of life. Love happens—and these stories of dating and romance, proposals and weddings, second chances, and happiness at any age will put a smile on your face. Whether you’re in a longstanding relationship or looking for your soul mate, you’ll enjoy these stories of true love, serendipity, and destiny. Read about: Jill, who listened to a performer’s songs over and over, drawing comfort from his lyrics as she went through a divorce. After a few years, she got his number and called to thank him. They’ve been married 28 years. Lisa, who saw the same cute teenage boy twice in two years, and only for a moment each time, in two different states. She fell for him but never saw him again—until 30 years later, when they met at work and fell in love. Holly, who worked at a church and became great friends with a co-worker— a monk. She thought they were just friends, but he realized it was more. He left the monkhood, asked her out, and proposed on their first date. Joyce, who buys a secondhand wedding dress and veil on impulse, and then is embarrassed as years pass without finding Mr. Right. When she finally meets him, they’re engaged in a week, and she’s got the dress! Heather, who was stuck in traffic next to a cute guy who kept waving and smiling at her. Finally he shouted out his number, which her mom wrote down. Heather called him that night… and they’ve been married 20 years. LaRonda, who met her husband after he dreamt about her three times and a mutual friend recognized the woman he described.

When our loved ones leave this world, our connection with them does not end. These 101 stories about amazing connections, angels, and answered prayers will inspire and comfort you. Death takes away the physical presence of our loved ones, but not their spirit. Sometimes they send us signs from beyond, or come to us in dreams or as angels. Sometimes our loved ones visit Heaven but come back because it’s not their time. Your faith will be renewed and you’ll be awed by these miraculous true accounts, including: Grace, who didn’t know the family secret— she had a brother who died when she was an infant—until he came to her in a dream and became her guardian angel. Michelle, whose late father spoke to her in the car and made her sit through a green light, avoiding a fatal accident. Five-year-old Garrett, who escorted his two year-old brother to Heaven after they were in a car accident, and came back to talk about it. Jeanne, who dreamt that her grandfather was stabbed in the heart by an assailant right before he died of a heart attack, and whose grandmother had the same dream. Carolyn, whose late mother came back to her and diagnosed a mysterious ailment and a potentially fatal blood clot that the doctors missed.

Another winner from Chicken Soup for the Soul in its best-selling line of books for preteens, this collection contains 101 stories of inspiration and understanding just for preteens. You’re growing up, your friends are changing, homework is harder, and your life has more ups and downs than it used to. This “support group in a book” is just for you. You are not alone and you’ll find out why when you read these 101 stories about: feeling good about yourselftrue friends and new friendsembarrassing momentsmean girls... and boysbullies and bully paybackcrushes • family issueslearning to do what’s rightand lots more stories about your preteen life!

Grandmothers of all ages will delight in these stories of love, laughs, and lessons about being a grandmother, new or experienced. This book is a wonderful read across the generations! Treat your grandmother to 101 heartwarming, amusing, and inspirational stories about: becoming a new person — a grandmother getting your grandma name surviving babysitting! dispensing advice to your children and grandchildren... and learning not to! the unconditional love and mutual admiration between grandparents and grandchildren adventures with the grandkids, from amusement parks to foreign travel the funny things that only kids can say and do passing traditions and legacies through the generations becoming a grandma through adoption or marriage and plenty of comic relief from grandmothers and grandchildren

Today’s dynamic seniors will appreciate these 101 stories of inspiration, humor, and wisdom about life at a certain age. You still feel young at heart despite the ups and downs of getting older. You wouldn’t trade away those wrinkles if it meant giving up the wisdom you have earned. Be amused, inspired, and comforted by these terrific stories on: starting new careersenjoying travel and new sportssurviving illness and lossfinding new loveenjoying family and friendsand not really retiring

Preteens will appreciate these 101 stories of inspiration and support from kids just like them. Preteens Talk and share their stories with you. Being a preteen is harder than it looks. School is more intense, your body is changing, friends and parents seem different, you deal with crushes and cliques... You are not alone. Read true stories written by other preteens just like you on: feeling insecurepeer pressure and cliquesdivorce and lossbest friendsembarrassing momentscrushesschool and after-school