I've always been a fan of the Chicken Soup for the Soul books. I've been touched, motivated, inspired and brought to tears by the short stories that lie between the covers of these books -- stories that dive into the depths of family and parenthood and work and teaching and death and religion and even cooking. They warm my heart and rejuvenate my spirit. It's been a while since I've read one of these books, though -- it's been a while since I've read any book lately -- and I think I need another serving of chicken soup. Chicken Soup for the Surviving Soul is exactly what I need.

I've been surviving breast cancer for more than a year now -- and soon, I will be surviving all on my own. My treatment will end in July, and I'm a bit concerned about this -- living free of the medical maze and just waiting and wondering if cancer will pay me a return visit. Some people say surviving can be toughest leg of a cancer journey. So I am prepared for some difficult moments and plan to look to other survivors for advice and wisdom. This book should be a good start -- it includes 101 stories about those who are surviving cancer. And if I am in the market for more chicken soup, there is another book specifically for breast cancer survivors -- Chicken Soup for the Breast Cancer Survivors Soul. There are also books on menopause, weight loss, diabetes, heart disease, stress and overall health -- all are part of the Chicken Soup for the Soul Healthy Living Series.

I am ready for my own personal serving of chicken soup -- and Chicken Soup for Surviving Soul is at the top of my list.