20th Anniversary Edition of the Original Chicken Soup for the Soul Published by Open Road Media in Digital Format

NEW YORK, July 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Open Road Media and Chicken Soup for the Soul Publishing announced today that they are releasing a 20^th anniversary ebook edition of Chicken Soup for the Soul, with 20 bonus stories from today's thought leaders, including Deepak Chopra, surgeon, author, and television personality Dr. Mehmet Oz, small-business expert Tory Johnson, and happiness expert Robert Holden.

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The Chicken Soup for the Soul library has become the bestselling trade paperback series in publishing history, with over 100 million copies sold in the United States and Canada alone and over 500 million copies in print worldwide. Open Road Media is delighted to have the opportunity to publish these energetic collections of inspiring, moving stories—collections that lend themselves perfectly to the digital format.

20 years after its initial release, Chicken Soup for the Soul continues to open the heart and rekindle the spirit. Celebrate the legendary original with Chicken Soup for the Soul 20^th Anniversary Edition (Open Road Integrated Media; on sale June 25, 2013; ebook format; $9.99). The classic collection has been reinvigorated with 20 bonus stories for the next 20 years, full of wisdom from the motivational leaders of today.

These leaders include Mehmet Oz, MD, who had to rely on faith as well as science to save the life of a depressed patient; nationally-recognized leader in human-development training Anthony Robbins, who had a story featured in the original edition and now tells of how he handled the terrifying moment when his father-in-law almost died in his arms; and Deepak Chopra, MD, who shares his moving thoughts on the power of love.

Other incredible contributors include Kris Carr, author of Crazy Sexy Cancer; don Miguel Ruiz, author of The Four Agreements; and author and filmmaker M. K. Asante. These uplifting additions to the original will connect the book to a new generation of readers while flowing seamlessly with the classic stories that millions know and love.

As public relations influencer and entrepreneur Heidi Krupp writes in the foreword, "Chicken soup is more than a food—it's what your mom feeds you when you're sick, it's what you eat when you need the ultimate comfort food, it's recommended by doctors for the body and for the mind." Whether you've read Chicken Soup for the Soul dozens of times or the collection is brand new to you, you will find hope and inspiration in these 101 heartwarming stories.

About the Authors

Jack Canfield is the co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, which Time magazine has called "the publishing phenomenon of the decade." Jack is also the coauthor of many other bestselling books.

Jack is the CEO of the Canfield Training Group in Santa Barbara, California, and founder of the Foundation for Self-Esteem in Culver City, California.

Mark Victor Hansen is the co-creator of Chicken Soup for the Soul. He is a sought-after keynote speaker, bestselling author, and marketing maven. Mark's powerful messages of possibility, opportunity, and action have created change in thousands of organizations and millions of individuals worldwide. Mark is a prolific writer with many bestselling books in addition to the Chicken Soup for the Soul series.

Amy Newmark is Chicken Soup for the Soul's publisher, author, and editor in chief, after a 30-year career as a writer, speaker, financial analyst, and business executive in the worlds of finance and telecommunications. Amy is a magna cum laude graduate of Harvard College, where she majored in Portuguese, minored in French, and traveled extensively. She and her husband have four grown children.

Chicken Soup for the Soul 20^th Anniversary Edition
by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, and Amy Newmark
Open Road Integrated Media
Publishing Date: June 25, 2013
Digital List Price: $9.99

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