Chicken Soup for the Soul: Devotional Stories for Tough Times Review + Giveaway (3 Winners)

Tough times are one of life's worst inevitabilities. We will all go through pain and suffering, and when we do, we have to decide how we will react to it. At some point, everyone wonders "Where is God in all of this?" Chicken Soup for the Soul: Devotional Stories for Tough Times helps to answer that question. Many of the stories cover truly heartbreaking circumstances and how God can work through those situations. This book is set up to be used as a supplement for daily devotions, and shares ideas for finding God in the tough times. Several of the book divisions are "Lean on Me," "Be Strong and Courageous" and "His Healing Grace." This book can be such a support for those who are currently going through difficult circumstances, though most anyone will likely find encouragement while reading.

I have reviewed several Chicken Soup books here at My KC Mommy in the past (Tweens, Teens, Country Music, and Young at Heart), but I definitely have to say that Chicken Soup: Devotional Stories for Tough Times has been the one that most affected me. I'm sure that's partly because I am not a teen, tween, senior or a big country music fan - but aside from the obvious, this book really touched my heart. Two stories in particular hit close to home. First was "The Child Who Never Came" about a woman who miscarried her first child. She struggled to understand why it happened. With my little one here in my arms, I cannot imagine the pain in that experience (and my heart goes out to those of you who have experienced miscarriage).

On a slightly lighter note was "A Merry Heart," concerning a woman's first Mother's Day and how she really wanted a new dress, though she knew they could not afford it. Her husband was so sweet and funny, that his kind gesture helped her to remember that their family had each other, regardless of their financial circumstances.

Overall this book is inspiring and uplifting, and will likely be able to bring a smile to your face even in the midst of trouble.  You can find Chicken Soup for the Soul: Devotional Stories for Tough Times on Amazon (currently priced at $9.45).

Giveaway

Three My Kansas City Mommy readers will win a copy of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Devotionals for Tough Times!  This giveaway will end on November 18 at 11:00pm CST.  This giveaway is open to US readers only.


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Thank you to Chicken Soup for providing my review sample and the giveaway prize!  I received no other compensation and all views expressed are my own. For more information, you can read My Kansas City Mommy's Giveaway Policy.  Looking for more prizes to win?  Check out My Kansas City Mommy's current giveaways!



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