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Love, like chocolate, comes to us in many varieties -- pure and simple, rich and complicated, sweet and bittersweet, and always memorable. Now the creator of the bestselling Chocolate for a Woman's Soul serves up 77 delectable new "chocolate stories," real-life tales that celebrate the many ways we express our love. You'll find strength in stories that honor the power of unconditional love, and learn a lesson in courage as you read about women facing their ultimate moments of truth. You'll take delight in a reflection on the ever-elusive perfect relationship, and find comfort in stories about the generosity of the human spirit. Like the finest chocolate, these inspiring tales will boost your spirits, lift your heart, and soothe your soul.

The best-selling author of Chocolate for a Woman's Soul presents fifty real-lfe stories that celebrate the joys of motherhood, the diverse roles mothers play in the lives of their children, and the special surprises of motherhood and grandmotherhood. Original. 150,000 first printing.

The perfect dessert for the millions of fans of Chicken Soup for the Soul, this collection of true stories by women and for women features works by Joan Borysenko and Kathlyn Hendricks, as well as motivational speakers, psychotherapists, business women, and others.

Celebrate the Joys That Are Sweet, Rich, and Delicious Chocolate is a blessing. It makes us feel warm and wonderful. But as we learn from the true stories in Chocolate for a Woman's Blessings, our greatest blessings often come from our greatest challenges. Gathered together by Kay Allenbaugh, creator of the beloved national bestsellers Chocolate for a Woman's Soul and Chocolate for a Woman's Heart, these 77 all-new, real-life tales are as varied as they are heartwarming. Here are women who have survived and thrived, lost and loved, cried and laughed, and most of all, discovered the infinite joys of living. This inspiring collection is infused with a grateful spirit that will inspire you to count your blessings, just as you count your chocolates.

AS DELICIOUS AS CHOCOLATE Life offers no experience sweeter -- or more difficult -- than learning to love. And in this exceptionally delicious volume in the bestselling series, Kay Allenbaugh brings us 55 rich, satisfying stories of teen relationships written by teens of every age and by women who remember what it was like. From the unexpected happiness of a first boyfriend to sorting and sifting with Mom and Dad, from the wonderful secrets shared by best friends to the wonderful silliness of playing with a favorite pet, these true stories show what lies at the heart of being a teen. Poignant, funny, sometimes sad but always inspiring, this collection will bring you tears, laughter, and joy.

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Sweet and Spirited Heartwarming, haunting, and often hilarious, the delicious stories in Chocolate for a Teen's Spirit touch on the things all young women face as they move into adulthood and search for spiritual grounding during times both tame and turbulent. Written by teens themselves as well as by women with good memories for those years gone by, these true-life tales range from lighthearted vignettes to poignant confessions. The Chocolate storytellers share their own moving experiences -- about setting a goal and reaching it, about being the victim of a cruel trick and rising above it, about finding love in unexpected places, and about finding the Divine in all things. Chocolate for a Teen's Spirit will help you discover all the facets of a spirit-filled life -- ways to nurture your faith in yourself, to use your creative gifts, to find love through friends, parents, partners, and teachers, and to experience pure joy.

A las mam s tambi n les gusta el chocolate Las madres hacen de todo -- ense an, escuchan, gu an y protegen. Nos dan refugio durante las inesperadas tormentas de la vida, nos sustentan y cuidan para encami-narnos hacia nuestra vida adulta y conocen el momento preciso para hacernos abandonar el nido. Ahora, la creadora de la exitosa serie Chocolate ofrece para el deleite de toda mujer -- madre, hija, hermana o mejor amiga -- una espl ndida y emotiva celebraci n de la maternidad. He aqu m s historias de la vida real que capturan la esencia de lo que significa ser mujer y que honran la inolvidable experiencia de la maternidad, desde lo conmovedor y lo divertido hasta lo agridulce: una madre que env a a su hijo a la escuela y lo ve alejarse por el corredor hacia su aula; una madre que sabe exactamente qu decir o no decir y el momento para cada cosa; una mam suplente que pasa por "la de verdad" con enorme xito; una madre cuya intuici n nunca falla. Seguramente te reconocer s a ti misma o reconocer s a tu propia madre en las p ginas de Chocolate para el coraz n de mam .

Be Brave! Celebrate and Eat Chocolate! Every woman knows that courage isn't just something you find in a crisis, it's something you tap into every day of your life. In this triumphant salute to mothers, daughters, sisters, friends, and colleagues, these 77 true-life stories celebrate women at their best -- willing to take risks, stand up for family and friends, find the love they need, claim their true spirit, laugh at their own foibles, and celebrate someone else's success. Once again, Kay Allenbaugh has called upon women of all ages and backgrounds to share their own experiences as well as the strength and wisdom that have helped them through everyday challenges and difficult times. Here are tales about surviving loss, showing compassion, getting fired (and getting even), facing illness, laughing at yourself when the chips are down, and stopping long enough to enjoy sweet success! This volume in the beloved Chocolate series celebrates a softer element of courage -- kind yet strong, loving yet steadfast -- exploring the many subtle ways courage manifests itself in day-to-day life. This book is sure to feed your hunger for courage!

"Chocolate for a Teen's Dreams" takes a spirited look at the importance of following your heart. These true stories, by contemporary teens and women with insightful recollections, capture the hope and promise of adolescence and the plans every young woman treasures amid academic demands, social obligations, and family pressures. The Chocolate storytellers reveal how desire and determination can turn vision into reality -- and offer sage advice on what to do when things don't turn out exactly according to plan. "Chocolate for a Teen's Dreams" presents a broad spectrum of wishes and frustrations -- from waiting for that special guy to invite you to the prom to figuring out how to get into your first-choice college. Readers will discover their own ambitions and expectations, as well as their fears. They'll meet teens who overcame the odds to achieve their goals and women who learned from disappointment, laughed at their failures, and forged lives that are as rich and sweet as chocolate.

Rich, sweet, and deeply satisfying, the stories in Chocolate for a Woman's Soul Volume II celebrate the women who have made the Chocolate series a bestselling and beloved success. Once again, Kay Allenbaugh graces us with her rare talent for presenting stories that speak to women everywhere. These 77 true tales show women discovering the best life has to offer while negotiating the twists and turns of love, listening for the divine, or finding peace even while overcoming life's biggest challenges. Whether their stories are poignant, heartwarming, or humorous, the Chocolate storytellers remind us once again of the timeless joys of heaven-sent moments, finding work you love, cherishing friends and family, and believing in yourself.