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Mark Victor Hansen is an American inspirational and motivational speaker, trainer and author. He is best known as the founder and co-creator of the "Chicken Soup for the Soul" book series. Mark Victor Hansen was born to Danish immigrants, Una and Paul Hansen. He grew up in Waukegan, Illinois. He graduated from Southern Illinois University in 1970 with a B.A. in speech communications. Along with business partner, Jack Canfield , Hansen is best known for creating what Time magazine called “the publishing phenomenon of the decade”. Chicken Soup for the Soul books are one of the most successful publishing franchises in the world today, with more than 500 million books sold internationally and more than 100 licensed products. The name “Chicken Soup” was chosen because of the use of chicken soup as a home remedy for the sick. The first Chicken Soup book, published by Health Communications, Inc., sold more than 2 million copies. There are now over 500 million copies in print and in 54 languages worldwide. In 2005 he co-wrote, along with Robert Allen, the book "Cracking the Millionaire Code" in which he highlights several self-made millionaires such as Bob Circosta, Michael Dell, Bill Gates, Alexander Graham Bell, Oprah Winfrey, and others, using them as examples of how to build wealth.
101 More Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit
1994
Stories to Warm Your Heart and Share With Family During the Holidays
1999
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Just for Friends
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2013
Stories of Faith
2013
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The Bridge from Your Dreams to Your Destiny
2020
89 historias para abrir el corazon y sanar el espiritu
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Real Money in No Time
2009
Indian Fathers
2010
More Stories of Life, Love and Learning
2000
Stories to Inspire, Support and Heal
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Celebrating Pets as Family with Stories About Cats, Dogs and Other Critters
1999
Stories of Feline Affection, Mystery and Charm
2005
Indulging Our Sweetest Moments
2007
101 Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit
1997
Stories of Faith, Love, Inspiration and Hope
2003
Inspiring and Humorous Stories About College
1999
Stories of Canine Companionship, Comedy and Courage
2005
Real Stories by Real Girls About Real Stuff
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Inspirational Tales of Passion, Achievement and Devotion
2006
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101 Stories of Courage, Hope and Laughter
2016
Celebrating La Comunidad Latina
2005
101 Stories to Touch the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit
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Stories to Refresh the Soul and Rekindle the Spirit of Moms of Little Ones
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What I Learned from the Cat - 31 Stories about Who's in Charge, How to Love a Cat, and Be Your Best
2010
Miraculous Messages from Heaven: 101 Stories of Eternal Love, Powerful Connections, and Divine Signs from Beyond
2013
Inside Basketball
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Teens Talk High School: 101 Stories of Life, Love, and Learning for Older Teens
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The Story Behind the Song: The Exclusive Personal Stories Behind Your Favorite Songs
2009
Arthritis
2006
Living Your Dreams: Inspirational Stories, Powerful Principles and Practical Techniques to Help You Make Your Dreams Come True
2003
What My Dog Taught Me about Unconditional Love
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Teens Talk Tough Times: Stories about the Hardest Parts of Being a Teenager
2008
Stories for a Better World
2005
Extraordinary Teens: Personal Stories and Advice from Today's Most Inspiring Youth
2009
Funnies and Favorites About Growing Up and Being Grown Up
2007
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Holiday Stories to Warm the Heart
2001
Stories of Insight, Inspiration and Laughter in the World of Sport
2000
Real-Life Stories by Real Teens
2007
The Real Deal / Friends, Best, Worst, Old, New, Lost, False, True and More
2005
Journal
1998
101 Stories of Life, Love and Learning
1997
