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Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tough Times, Tough People Giveaway (Closed)

July 23, 2009 | Filed Under Giveaways | 113 Comments 

chicken soup for the soul toughChicken Soup for the Soul: Tough Times, Tough People (Chicken Soup for the Soul Publishing, LLC, June 2009, 978-1-935096-35-1, $14.95) reminds us that tough times won’t last, but tough people will. Tough People is all about overcoming adversity, pulling together, making do with less, facing challenges, and finding new joys in a simpler life. This new collection shares tales of people who have been laid off, lost their homes, and endured wrenching life changes, but discovered the underlying gifts in their new situations. More time at home with family, creative “staycations,” more satisfying job opportunities, and renewed gratitude for health and life are just a few of the silver linings these survivors have learned to cherish.

I enjoyed reading some of these stories of people overcoming economic crisis because right now there are a whole bunch of families out there right now who are struggling and need hope!  This book includes 101 stories about overcoming challenges and 10 bonus stories of faith.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tough Times, Tough People should give you hope, inspire you, and help you with facing the challenges of life.

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You can purchase Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tough Times, Tough People for $14.95.

Giveaway:

I have 2 extra copies of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tough Times, Tough People for two of my readers.

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Just leave me comment about why you want to win this book.

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This giveaway will end on August 6th at 10:00 PM Central time. Winner will be chosen via a random number generator. Giveaway is open to US entries only. The winner must contact me in 48 hours to claim their prize. Good luck to everyone!

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113 Responses to “Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tough Times, Tough People Giveaway (Closed)”

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      Tami on July 23rd, 2009 3:53 pm

      I want it to give to my coworker who is going through a VERY tough time,financially.

      Thanks!

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      Mrs. B. on July 23rd, 2009 4:04 pm

      This would be a great shower gift for a new couple.

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      Linda K on July 23rd, 2009 5:51 pm

      As with many people these days, I have been having a tough time financially. Sometimes you have to work hard to be positive and these books are really good for that.

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      Linda K on July 23rd, 2009 5:51 pm

      email subscriber

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      Linda K on July 23rd, 2009 5:52 pm

      I added you as a Technorati fav.

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      Lynne T on July 23rd, 2009 6:19 pm

      I would love to win this for a friend of mine who has really been hit hard by this economy.

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      mrs.mommyy on July 23rd, 2009 9:06 pm

      there is too much crap going on not to read and pass it on right now

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      Toni Rouse on July 23rd, 2009 9:39 pm

      I love the whole Chicken Soup series. In times like this we can use all the advice and motivation we can get

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      Nad on July 24th, 2009 12:26 am

      I’d love to win because I enjoy all the books in the Chicken Soup for the Soul series.

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      Nad on July 24th, 2009 12:27 am

      I suscribe.

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      mamabearmills on July 24th, 2009 2:10 am

      i want to win cuz im laid off and need to read something hopeful
      mamabearmills´s last blog ..WINNERS!!! My ComLuv Profile

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      Angela Bailey on July 24th, 2009 5:05 am

      I want this book because in 2009 alone I have lost two uncles, one great uncle, one great aunt, in addition to my parents house burning down so my mom might like this too.

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      Angela Bailey on July 24th, 2009 5:07 am

      I subscribe via email.

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      Stephanie on July 24th, 2009 6:26 am

      I’m going to be a college student off on my own, my parent’s business is slow so no help there with my other three siblings back home.

      I really need the motivation, plus I enjoyed reading CS for the teenage soul 123 and such when I was younger.

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      Stephanie on July 24th, 2009 6:26 am

      subscriber

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      Sarah on July 24th, 2009 10:57 am

      this would be nice to read with my husband, the company he’d been with for 10 years went out of business and he had to get a differenct job that pays a lot less. he could use some inspiration!

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      serena on July 24th, 2009 1:59 pm

      i would like this for my friend’s daughter who is going through a rough time

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      Kelly Ann T. on July 24th, 2009 5:28 pm

      I lost my job and started college at the age of 44. It hasn’t been easy and I could use some inspiration.

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      Cheryl W on July 24th, 2009 5:57 pm

      I would love to win because this book would help me to overcome bad days. Thanks

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      ALH1203 on July 24th, 2009 7:59 pm

      I have a friend that could really use this book. I would love to be able to bless her with this encouraging book.

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      ALH1203 on July 24th, 2009 8:00 pm

      email subscriber

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      angie on July 25th, 2009 11:21 am

      This looks like a great uplifting book. It would be encouraging to read.

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      Debbie Criss on July 25th, 2009 1:57 pm

      I’ve been using coupons and stock piling with free stuff. Use a coupon, catch a sale, and double coupons. It’s alot of work, but I can save 1oo’s a month. Been making my own dert. Use energy effient bulbs. Put a hot water timer on the hot water heater. Put in a wood stove for all the trees down in the pasture. My list goes on and on. I recycle, reduce, and reuse every day. would love to win. Please enter me, thank you

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      Theresa N on July 25th, 2009 3:57 pm

      I want it for my husband he’s been have a terrible time at work lately.

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      Becky on July 27th, 2009 9:43 am

      think it would be very inspirational

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      Mary M on July 27th, 2009 2:00 pm

      I’d love to give it to my husband to inspire him and uplift him while he looks for a job.

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      Terra Heck on July 27th, 2009 3:46 pm

      I’ve read other Chicken Soup books and they are very uplifting and inspirational. I’d like to read this one as well. I’m sure it’d be a great uplifter. Thanks.

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      Heidi on July 28th, 2009 2:39 pm

      I would love to win this book. I love the Chicken Soup series and could really use this particular book right now in my life.

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      Jason Nickolay on July 29th, 2009 4:02 pm

      I want to win this book for a friend who has been going through some tough times

      jason(at)allworldautomotive(dot)com

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      Bryanna P. on July 31st, 2009 12:44 pm

      Thanks for the giveaway!

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      Ingrid on July 31st, 2009 9:13 pm

      Chicken Soup for the Soul books are most inspirational. I would love to give this book to my daughter for inspiration in these tough economic times. Her husband lost his job and time are really tough for them with two children.

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      Marjorie on August 2nd, 2009 6:22 pm

      I’d love to win this as I have a friend on disability. She’s likely to lose her house this year, can’t afford needed repairs on her car and no longer has medical coverage.

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      Beth on August 2nd, 2009 10:43 pm

      Our family has been going through very hard times, we could use the optimistic boost! I also used to love this series as a kid.

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      Melissa D on August 3rd, 2009 7:08 am

      I always fine inspiration in the Chicken Soup books, and this one especially would be helpful right now. It’s been a rough year for a lot of people…
      Thank you!

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      Megan B. on August 3rd, 2009 4:40 pm

      I think everyone can appreciate this book. I would love to read it myself because we have hit some really hard times lately and then pass it along to my mother, who has also fallen on some bad times financially. Thanks for the great giveaway!

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      Mary Ward on August 4th, 2009 1:23 pm

      I find the Chicken Soup series so uplifting. I have a friend who recently lost someone in a horrific accident and I think this would be something she could read and find solace. Maybe not now but in the future.

      mamie316(at)sbcglobal.net

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      Gabriel J. on August 4th, 2009 2:02 pm

      This is a great series. Make me a winner!

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      Jennifer on August 4th, 2009 9:18 pm

      enter me

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      Belenda on August 5th, 2009 2:18 am

      I love the Chicken Soup books, and I haven’t seen this one.

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      Erma H on August 5th, 2009 6:04 am

      I love this series and I would love to read this.

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      Gloria on August 5th, 2009 8:15 am

      I want to give it to my husband because he is having some problems with his job.

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      Gloria on August 5th, 2009 8:18 am

      subscriber to email

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      Molly K on August 5th, 2009 9:32 am

      My husband is currently laid off and of course it’s very stressful on both of us. I think this book would remind me that we are not the only one’s in this situation and that things will get better.

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      Molly Krantz on August 5th, 2009 9:33 am

      I subscribe.

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      djgroz on August 5th, 2009 10:01 am

      Sounds like interesting reading

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      Amanda S. on August 5th, 2009 11:19 am

      I want to win this because I think it would be really uplifting for me!

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      Susan on August 5th, 2009 2:03 pm

      I love the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. I just received notification that a story I submitted will be published in the “True Love” edition and am very excited! I would love the “Tough Times, Tough People” we all need a little push sometimes to see the good in every experience.
      Susan´s last blog ..Free Medium Fries and Drink at McDonald’s!! My ComLuv Profile

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      susan smoaks on August 5th, 2009 2:27 pm

      i would love to win this book. these are tough times and i would like to read about how to survive them.

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      susan smoaks on August 5th, 2009 2:28 pm

      subscriber

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      susan smoaks on August 5th, 2009 2:29 pm

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      Jammie on August 5th, 2009 3:26 pm

      I have heard chicken soup makes great books. I have yet to read one though. I would love to start and what a great book to start on. With the way the economy is and all.

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      Ed Nemmers on August 5th, 2009 4:03 pm

      For my neighbor Yolanda!

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      Marianna on August 5th, 2009 4:07 pm

      I Want to win this because I know a few tough people who could use a little encouragement from the stories in this book!

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      Stacy Wittig on August 5th, 2009 5:04 pm

      I just got a divorce and could use something uplifting.

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      Pam on August 5th, 2009 5:44 pm

      I love these books. They are funny, sad and inspirational stories. I can pick a book up and read for 10 minutes or a couple of hours, whatever I have time for.

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      Dianad on August 5th, 2009 6:16 pm

      I have a neighbor who recently lost his job and being a tough time for him I think this book would be an inspiration.Thanks for the wonderful giveaway.

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      Natalie on August 5th, 2009 7:04 pm

      This books sounds so good and it would help me out alot in my life right now! Thank you!

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      Natalie on August 5th, 2009 7:05 pm

      I subscribed by e-mail! Thanks!

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      Cindy on August 5th, 2009 7:21 pm

      This would really help my son-in-law out. He has been out of work since February! Looks like a good book!Thanks for the chance to win!

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      Mishia on August 6th, 2009 3:20 am

      I’d love this book to see how others deal with tough times.

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      Kelly F on August 6th, 2009 6:10 am

      I love the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. They are always so inspirational and can really help you feel better about your life.

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      Kelly F on August 6th, 2009 6:10 am

      I subscribe!

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      Kelly F on August 6th, 2009 6:13 am

      I have your button!

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      Bridget Combs on August 6th, 2009 10:44 am

      I’d love to have this to give to my mom. She recently gained custody of my sisters 3 boys ages 7, 10 and 11. She’s a full time nurse in a neonatal ICU and losing time at work to care for my nephews. As well as my dad just having to take another 10% pay cut and his retirement pushed back 2 years. She loves The Chicken Soup for the Soul series and I know she could really use this. Thanks for the chance!

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      Bridget Combs on August 6th, 2009 10:45 am

      I’m a subscriber

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      Bridget Combs on August 6th, 2009 10:48 am

      I added you to Technorati Favorites

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      Joanne Schultz on August 6th, 2009 2:13 pm

      I’ve been unemployed for eight months now, and not a lot of jobs available in my area :-( So tough times are coming this way, like it or not .

      Thanks for the giveaway!

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      Joanne Schultz on August 6th, 2009 2:17 pm

      I susbscribe to your blog’s RSS feed via google reader.

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      Letessha on August 6th, 2009 3:49 pm

      I can use the inspiration is why I want thios book.

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      Stephanie on August 6th, 2009 3:49 pm

      I’m a subscriber !

      I loveeee chicken soup for the souls <333

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      Letessha on August 6th, 2009 3:51 pm

      subscriber

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      Maja Meza on August 6th, 2009 6:49 pm

      my husband could use it

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      Maja Meza on August 6th, 2009 6:51 pm

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      Helen on August 6th, 2009 7:32 pm

      I don’t know anyone who hasn’t been affected by the economy and this would be a great read and pass along book.

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      Charlene Kuser on August 6th, 2009 8:21 pm

      I would love to win this because these books are an inspiration to me.Things have been tough
      for us this year and I think this book might
      help by giving me some insight

      CharlieGurl57@aol.com

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      Charlene Kuser on August 6th, 2009 8:23 pm

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      Gianna on August 6th, 2009 9:11 pm

      I’d love to win because it sounds inspirational :)

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      Veronica Garrett on August 6th, 2009 9:20 pm

      I want to win this book because we are experiencing difficult times. My husband has been recently laid off. It would be inspiring to read the stories of people who have gone through difficulties.

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      Lily Kwan on August 6th, 2009 9:59 pm

      I want to win this book because it sounds very interesting!

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      Mary D on August 6th, 2009 11:28 pm

      I really want to win this book because things have been super tough this last year and I could use some good inspiration :)

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