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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.
The Bridge from Your Dreams to Your Destiny
2020
101 Stories of Courage, Hope and Laughter
2016
2016
Stories of Tough Times and Lessons Learned
2016
Inside Basketball
2016
Recognizing God's Amazing Work In You and Through You
2015
The Multitasking Mom's Survival Guide: 101 Inspiring and Amusing Stories for Mothers Who Do It All
2014
Miraculous Messages from Heaven: 101 Stories of Eternal Love, Powerful Connections, and Divine Signs from Beyond
2013
Stories of Faith
2013
2013
What My Dog Taught Me about Unconditional Love
2012
True Love - 40 Stories about Gifts from the Heart, Laughter, and Love Everlasting
2011
True Love - 32 Stories about First Meetings, Adventures in Dating, and It Was Meant to Be
2011
True Love - 29 Stories about Proposals, Weddings, and Keeping Love Alive
2011
What I Learned from the Cat - 31 Stories about Who's in Charge, How to Love a Cat, and Be Your Best
2010
Christmas Magic: 101 Holiday Tales of Inspiration, Love, and Wonder
2010
Indian Fathers
2010
2009
The Story Behind the Song: The Exclusive Personal Stories Behind Your Favorite Songs
2009
2009
Extraordinary Teens: Personal Stories and Advice from Today's Most Inspiring Youth
2009
How They Earn It, How They Spend It, How You Can Too
2009
7 Traits for a Winning Life
2009
2009
Real Money in No Time
2009
Teens Talk High School: 101 Stories of Life, Love, and Learning for Older Teens
2008
Teens Talk Tough Times: Stories about the Hardest Parts of Being a Teenager
2008
Inspiration and Support for Preteens from Kids Just Like Them
2008
2008
a Tribute to Moms
2008
Indulging Our Sweetest Moments
2007
Real-Life Stories by Real Teens
2007
Funnies and Favorites About Growing Up and Being Grown Up
2007
Arthritis
2006
Stories to Refresh the Soul and Rekindle the Spirit of Moms of Little Ones
2006
2006
Inspirational Tales of Passion, Achievement and Devotion
2006
2006
Stories of Feline Affection, Mystery and Charm
2005
Stories of Canine Companionship, Comedy and Courage
2005
Real Stories by Real Girls About Real Stuff
2005
Stories for a Better World
2005
Celebrating La Comunidad Latina
2005
101 Stories to Touch the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit
2005
Laughter, Love and Memories to Honor the Legacy of Sisterhood
2005
2005
The Real Deal / Friends, Best, Worst, Old, New, Lost, False, True and More
2005
Stories of Life, Love and Learning
2004
2004
Your Key to Enlightened Wealth
2004
