“I just finished “Chicken Soup for the Volunteers Soul, which is an excellent and inspirational book. Also a few weeks ago I made a Social and Service Justice Retreat. Since reading this book, making the retreat, and other inevitable signs, I feel inspired to find a place to volunteer.”
Sarah Steffan
Gurnee, Illinois
“The stories in Chicken Soup for the Volunteers Soul go far beyond volunteering. They are life lessons for us all. This may be the book that changes the world—at the very least, your little corner of it.”
Diane Penola
helped in aftermath of World Trade Center
chairperson, alliance for substance abuse prevention
“The spirit of volunteerism is alive and well. This lovely and inspiring book offers wonderful examples of one of the most profound and basic of all human experiences‹that is, the capacity for giving from the heart.”
Jane Bluestein
author, Creating Emotionally Safe Schools
“Chicken Soup for the Volunteer's Soul brings to the forefront what we all know deep within us—volunteering isn't hard, it's rewarding on many levels.”
Carla Fattal
Director, RSVP of Somerset County
“Chicken Soup for the Volunteer's Soul will warm your heart. These stories of volunteerism shine as beacons of unselfish love. The spirit of volunteerism is woven into the fabric of America, its warp and woof creating a beautiful tapestry of those who give of themselves for the well-being of others.”
Lana Robertson Hayes
columnist
"I love books that touch either my mind, heart, or soul. Chicken Soup for the Volunteer's Soul touched all three. I can't wait until I can volunteer full time. Thanks for providing such good role models for me."
Pat Martin
“These stories are full of life. They touch the heart and create the compassion needed to motivate us to action.”
Sharon Gibson
writer, speaker and volunteer
“Chicken Soup for the Volunteers Soul is filled with caring and love, leaping from every page. This Soup is a hearty, chunky one—able to warm the cockles of the heart of any cynic, nourish the generous nature in all of us, and energize us to keep finding ways to serve others.”
Nanci McGraw
Professional speaker, award-winning broadcaster, and author
“Chicken Soup for the Volunteer touches hearts, celebrates people who dare to care, and awakens our hearts and souls to limitless opportunities to serve.”
Ed Kania
college administrator
“If these stories don't tug at your heartstrings than you need heart surgery to replace the one you lost. They are touching and timeless.”
Neil Wyrick
author
“Chicken Soup for the Volunteer's Soul reminds me of the joy I have received in being a volunteer.
Ann Hitchcock
volunteer services administrator
Delaware Division for the Visually Impaired
“If you are a gold hunter you will find large pure 24 carat gold nuggets in Chicken Soup for the Volunteers Soul. The stories validate that the last one-fourth inch of living a purposeful and happy life is found in serving others. Without the opportunity to serve all the material possessions are empty.”
Perry A~ Smith
keynote speaker, author, facilitator, volunteer
“Chicken Soup for the Volunteer’s Soul is a heartwarming ensemble of stories that will move your soul and rekindle your spirit for helping others. Every story will make an impact and tug on your emotional heartstrings. I was touched.”
Lily DiSabatino
Volunteer Coordinator
Wilmington Hospital -- Christiana Care Health System
"My heart bursts open reading these stories. When I read them at night, I go to sleep grateful for the depth and warmth of the human spirit. I can't help but sleep peacefully and arise with a smile. Thank you."
Marcia Reynolds
Professional Speaker and Author
“Sheltered by the walls of academia, I had forgotten that the writing process itself is a mantra of social change, that our awakenings lead to a more united world. Reading the poignant and inspirational stories submitted to Chicken Soup for the Volunteer's Soul reminded me of the many people who give selflessly of themselves, who teach us that heroes are everywhere we cast our eyes.”
Janet I. Buck, Ph.D.
Author
“Chicken Soup for the Volunteer's Soul is the soul-soothing recipe for those that find there is more happiness in giving rather than there is in receiving. It is indemnity for work in which no payment was expected.”
Lora Figgatt
banker, volunteer
“Reading Chicken Soup for the Volunteers Soul proves the many and varied opportunities for those who want to make a difference. Each story will bring a response to the reader . . . You'll love it. I did.”
Ruth Hancock
Hospice Volunteer
“Chicken Soup for the Volunteer's Soul is like a mirror that reflects the light and warmth of unselfish love and caring that is given so freely by these angels known as volunteers. This book brought me much pleasure and comfort.”
Edward Anthony Smith
inmate
“Chicken Soup for the Volunteers Soul is a book that will touch the hearts of all who give of themselves to make another person's life better. What greater blessings could a person receive than the satisfaction of knowing that they made a difference in a less fortunate person's life? Each story will motivate the reader to be a more active part of their community and world.”
Nancy B. Gibbs
Religion Columnist/Freelance Writer
“Reading stories from Chicken Soup for the Volunteers Soul was a very humbling experience for me, because while material support is important, it is more challenging and a lot more rewarding to be able to give a piece of oneself to others.”
Pooja Krishna
"There is no doubt the contribution volunteers make changes the world. You will see by reading their stories, it also significantly changes their own lives for the better. The way to truly show up in the world is to give of oneself. Chicken Soup for the Volunteers Soul will motivate all who read it to heal the world, and themselves, by reaching out to others."
Jenna Cassell
Freelance writer
“Reading these inspiring stories in Chicken Soup for the Volunteer's Soul is the answer to volunteerism. As you begin to see, hear and feel things differently, you will be motivated in to action. It happened to me.”
Mirna Audet
children's writer
“Chicken Soup for the Volunteers Soul is an inspiration to all of us, to get out there, get involved, and enrich our lives in the process!!!”
Cindy Wilhite
Registered Nurse
“Chicken Soup for the Volunteers Soul recounts the path to personal enlightenment through service to others. One person can and does make a difference in story after story. A must read for anyone who wishes the world were a kinder place to live.”
Amy Jenkins, RN, BSN, MS
Writer
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
"The uplifting stories in Chicken Soup for the Volunteer's Soul illustrate the highest form of sacrifice, love and caring for humankind. To me, each narrative demonstrated the true spirit of the volunteer, who frequently admitted that they received more from their experiences than they could ever give."
Elaine Ingalls Hogg
Nova Scotia
Author of Remembering Honey
“Chicken Soup for the Volunteer's Soul will show the value of giving of one's self. The reading of this book will be time well spent to improve the condition of your soul.”
Michele Simons
Volunteer
