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Chicken Soup for the Soul: Children with Special Needs: Stories of Love and Understanding for Those Who Care for Children with Disabilities | 
| Authors: Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Heather Mcnamara, Karen Simmons
Publisher: HCI
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Rating:  21 reviews
Sales Rank: 23515
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Pages: 350
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.9
ISBN: 0757306209
Dewey Decimal Number: 362.4083
EAN: 9780757306204
ASIN: 0757306209
Publication Date: September 3, 2007
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'These powerful heart-rending stories are filled with honesty, humor, hope and offer inspiration to parents, teachers, and anyone else who cares for children with special needs. By embracing the magnificence, inner peace, and beauty each child possess, our own attitudes are shifted from despair to promise.' —Gerold G Jampolsky, M.D., Founder of International Center of Attitudinal Healing, Sausalito , California
Raising a child with special needs is a lifelong commitment that is as unique as each person who embarks on it. Written by a variety of authors who share in this distinctive relationship, Chicken Soup for the Soul Children with Special Needs offers a glimpse into the lives of others who are on a similar path.
These stories provide insight, comfort, and connection with others who have walked this powerful and transformational journey. The authors of these candid stories relate their own experiences of adjusting, reaching out, and flourishing and share their universal worries, their tears, and the laughter that come with this extraordinary relationship. Most important, through these stories, you will be guided with the wisdom of fellow parents, caregivers, and those with special needs to help you be the very best parent or caregiver you can be.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 16 more reviews...
 Actually disappointed in this book as a whole February 21, 2008
Mom of 3 (Ohio, USA)
13 out of 15 found this review helpful
I was so excited to get this book right when it was released but was generally disappointed in it. There were many VERY good stories that I absolutely loved, but overall there was something about it that lacked the really personal connection and everyday stories. I found myself skipping over stories and still never finished the book to the end. I have 2 kids with special needs one with Down syndrome and one currently undergoing testing for Autism, and I SO desperately wanted to Love this book.
I guess I expected it to be written from a Caregivers perspective (parents, grandparents, teachers, etc). When it seemed like more than half of the contributers have already had their stories published by Chicken Soup books or other big name publications, not just your average person. And I caught the names of 2 contributers in this book that each have 2 of their stories in this special needs edition. (many already published in MANY other Chicken soup books)
To me it almost feels like the creators of Chicken Soup sent out a staff email asking for any stories involving a person with special needs... I remember reading one story written about a typical person's high school days and her encounter with a girl with special needs and what she wishes she would have talked to her. Nothing about reaching out to her and building a friendship, even if years later. As a parent, I would have loved to read about how this person affected a persons life, not how she felt guilty about being afraid of a disabilty (that's exactly why I want to shelter my children)- Didn't leave a warm and fuzzy feeling. But I guess her article was accepted because her career happens to center on people with disabilites???
I know there are millions of people out there that could contribute more personally touching stories. I just wanted more "average people" doing great things stories. Just by compararing random biograpies of the stories I wanted more people like the contributor Chynna Tamara Laird- average mom advocating for her child. In the bio of contributer S. Thompson it states "she has had stories in 10 Chicken soup books" and her job is writing, not advocating for disabilities or living it first hand.
It does have some great stories, but I just couldn't relate to the book overall and I expected to not want to put it down. I felt like I would read 2 good stories then 2 stories that lacked connection.... SORRY... I really wish I could Love it.
Deborah Rose, Chicken Soup Contributor and Educational Director for NAMI TX August 31, 2007
Deborah Rose (Garland, TX United States)
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
Yes, one of my stories is featured in this book. But that is not the reason I am writing here. After reading the other stories, I realized what an honor and privilege it is to be included in such outstanding company as the other contributing authors. The courage, the compassion, the insight and determination inspire me for those "bad" days that I know will continue to happen and remind me that a day is just a day and not a lifetime. I first encountered Chicken Soup and it's inspiration when I attended my first IBI Conference in Ca. a few years ago. There,I met and was coached by Lisa Nichols, another Chicken Soup author and I knew that inspiration was always at hand if I could be around people like Lisa. Also, it was a wonderful opportunity to speak out about mental illness and it's affect on our children. So please, read this book and let it touch it in a very special way. It's just real people, telling their story.
A must read September 1, 2007
J. wessendorf (Laurinburg, NC USA)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
If you have a special needs child in your family, are friends with someone with a special needs child, or just want to expand your understanding, this book is a must - read.
I think it would be a very good book for younger persons to read as well, especially those without firsthand knowledge or experience with children or other youngsters with special needs.
Better Late Than Never! September 1, 2007
Rebecca Rouse (Chuluota, FL USA)
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
With the Chicken Soup craze being so popular so many years ago, I'm surprised that a Special Needs edition wasn't created sooner! But better late than never. It's hard as a special needs parent to make contact with others. It will be nice to read this book and find stories similar to mine. It's a different kind of "Mom's" club, and I'm proud to be a part of it.
The Special Needs Inside September 1, 2007
Ron Reese (Canton, North Carolina)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
As you read the stories about these kids your heart will melt with that deep down truth that we all know and believe. Each of us has a force, a determined drive to do our very best. The kids in these stories exemplify this concept to the very MAX! Their stories will not only encourage those who have children with special needs. This collection of stories inspires the rest of us to overlook our supposed shortcomings. We come away from these chapters with a greater determination to be what the Lord would have us to be.
Ron Reese
Author of Mike's Trucks
Chicken Soup for the Child's Soul
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