Chicken Soup for the Soul was released on June 28, 1993, and became a holiday favorite by the end of December.

Is Chicken Soup for the Soul real stories?

A Chicken Soup for the Soul story is an inspirational, true story about ordinary people having extraordinary experiences. It is a story that opens the heart and rekindles the spirit. It is a simple piece that touches our readers and helps them discover basic principles they can use in their own lives.

How many Chicken Soup for the Soul books have been sold?

500 million Chicken Soup Thereafter some 250 Chicken Soup for the Soul books have been put together based on inspiring stories submitted by readers. Today, some 500 million Chicken Soup For the Soul books have been sold.

Why do people want more when they reject us?

So why cant we let go of people who continually reject us? According to Helen Fisher and her colleagues, the reason romantic rejection gets us hooked is that this sort of rejection stimulates parts of the brain associated with motivation, reward, addiction, and cravings.