Chicken Soup for the Sports Fan's Soul: Stories of Insight, Inspiration and Laughter in the World of Sport

by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Jim Tunney, et al.

Book Overview

Sports bring out the best in the human spirit as they amplify our emotions and our connection with the moment. From professional athletes to weekend warriors, this collection of 101 sports stories... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 155874875X
• ISBN13: 9781558748750
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Health Communications, Inc.
• Length: 362 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.8" x 0.8" x 5.8"

Customer Reviews

Possibly the Best Book I Have and Ever Will Read

"Chicken Soup For The Sports Fans Soul" is a phenomenal book. It tells many stories including goof ups, sports stars who have done great things for other people, and just about every headline story in the world of sports. It is a very inspirational book. One of my favorite stories was when a team takes one of their players out of the hospital when he is lying in his bed so he could celebrate a victory. I recommend this book to any person interested in sports. The sports in this book range from golf to rugby. The writers of this book including Jack Canfield are all great. I will tell you the truth though. Some people will agree that some of the stories are a little boring. If you like "Chicken Soup for the Sports Fan's Soul", I suggest you read "Chicken Soup For The Baseball Fans Soul". If you do read "Chicken Soup For The Sports Fans Soul" I know you will love it. I rated this book 5 stars and I think you will too. Go get it now.

great book on the good things in sports and life

Chicken Soup for the Sports fan's soul is a wonderful book that talks about the good and rich things in both sports and sport life. the book isn't biased and covers everything from baseball to football to hockey and even to baseball card collecting. there are some really nice and touching stories in here. stories include with Roger Maris, Joe Montana, Michael Jordan, John Elway, and Mickey Mantle to name a few. great book for anyone who loves sports. this book will not only make you feel good about yourself, but also give you a greater appreciation for the game.

Sportsmanship, courage, integrity and humor

If you're looking for sports only book with victories on the field, buy another book. This is truly about sports used as a backdrop in the telling of the human element in facing life's hardships and to be able to laugh at oneself when needed. A must read for anybody, whether they are a hardcore sports fan or the casual observer.

Sportsmanship and life's lessons can be taught

If you're looking for the great victories on the field, get another book. This is more about the victories in life. To me, it's about how certain people from all walks of life overcame or battled their adversities to be the true winners. Sports in this case, is the background for these truly inspirational short stories. A little humor in some of the stories also showed us what we truly are, human. If there is ever a book that teaches character, this is it. Sports do not build character, but reveals them in a person. A must read for anybody.

GREAT READ FOR TRUE SPORTS FAN

I just finished Sports Fan's Soul - what a great read for the true fan just before Xmas. The authors have done an excellent job of giving us a behind the scene look into the world of sports. I was touch by the human side given to what we usually think of as a big money profession. It truly points out why sports are so popular in our society by the many life lessons learned from the contributors.