In 1993, motivational speakers Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen published a collection of 101 inspirational short stories titled 'Chicken Soup for the Soul'. After being rejected by over 140 publishers who claimed anthologies did not sell, the book became an astronomical worldwide publishing phenomenon, spawning over 250 titles translated into 43 languages with more than 500 million copies sold globally. Named after the traditional home remedy used to nurse physical illness, the series demonstrated that human beings hunger for emotional and spiritual nourishment—stories of forgiveness, courage against sickness, parental love, and unexpected grace. November 12 was designated as a day to share heartwarming narratives, perform secret acts of kindness, and write thank-you letters to people who have comforted us during difficult seasons.
In 1993, motivational speakers Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen published a collection of 101 inspirational short stories titled 'Chicken Soup for the Soul'. After being rejected by over 140 publishers who claimed anthologies did not sell, the book became an astronomical worldwide publishing phenomenon, spawning over 250 titles translated into 43 languages with more than 500 million copies sold globally. Named after the traditional home remedy used to nurse physical illness, the series demonstrated that human beings hunger for emotional and spiritual nourishment—stories of forgiveness, courage against sickness, parental love, and unexpected grace. November 12 was designated as a day to share heartwarming narratives, perform secret acts of kindness, and write thank-you letters to people who have comforted us during difficult seasons.
