Love, like chocolate, comes to us in many varietiespure and simple, rich and complicated, sweet and bittersweet, and always memorable. Now, the creator of the bestselling Chocolate for a Woman's Soul serves up another selection of delectable new "chocolate stories," once again written by and especially for women.
These real-life tales celebrate the many ways we express our love, whether it be for a mate, parents, or childreneven the acceptance of your own selfand challenge us to soar higher as we reach for our dreams.
You'll find strength in stories that honor the power of unconditional love, and learn a lesson in courage as you read about women facing their ultimate moments of truth. You'll take delight in a reflection on the ever-elusive perfect relationship, and find comfort in stories about the generosity of the human spirit.
Like the finest chocolate, these inspiring stories of lovedrawn from the personal experiences of women from many walks of lifewill boost your spirits, lift your heart, and soothe your soul.
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"It was a good book... I could not get tired reading some of the stories over and over again. :) I learned valuable lessons and got touched about women's stories about life, love, healing, and most of all... about keeping relationships. ^_^"
— Daena (5 out of 5 stars)
“I couldn’t put it down…Men love chocolate too…Do yourself the favor of reading this book!”
— Jack Canfield, coauthor of Chicken Soup for the Soul“Endearing and uplifting…a joy to read for both men and women.”
— John Gray, author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus“This collection of inspirational vignettes from a variety of contributors will appeal to young adults who have a fondness for happy endings and stories of hope…This book has much to offer teens in search of female role models or an inspirational book about the many kinds of love.”
— School Library Journal“Every woman should treat herself to such pleasure and inspiration—the results could change your life forever.”
— Debra Waterhouse, MPH, RD, author of Why Women Need Chocolate" Very girly. Sweet as chocolate. "
— Monica, 10/8/2012" One of my stories is published in this collection : ) Family Circle reprinted it, along with a few others in one of their issues and it was so edited, I barely recognized it as mine. "
— Cammie, 12/12/2011" just a book i read in between books. interesting little stories but im not a very religous person and most of the stories are about faith in god. "
— Lisa, 3/16/2011" Wonderful book..it would make you happy, sad, teary-eyed, thankful and so many more all through out the book. :)) "
— Karissa, 11/28/2010" Love.. Hope.. And Happiness.. Things that help us to live, no matter how old we are.. "
— Natasia, 8/26/2009" semanis judulnya.<br/>terlalu banyak membaca buku ini membuat saya lebih melankolis & sensitif. hehehehe... "
— Tere, 10/24/2008Kay Allenbaugh, creator of the Chocolate series, is a writer and speaker known as “The Caretaker of Stories for Women of the World.” She lives in Lake Oswego, Oregon.
Jayne Atkinson was born in Bournemouth, UK, though her family relocated to the US in her early life. She graduated from Northwestern University in 1981 with a BA in Communications before attending Yale Drama School. Her Broadway credits also include The Rainmaker (Tony nomination), Our Town, Enchanted April (Tony nomination, Drama Desk nomination; Outer Critics Circle Award) and Blithe Spirit. She has also appeared off-Broadway in a number of productions, including The Art of Success (Drama Desk nomination) and The Skriker (Drama Desk nomination). On television she is known for her guest appearances on the hit series The X-Files, Law and Order, Gossip Girl, and White Collar. Most recently, she has had roles in the series Secretary of State and the Netfilix original series House of Cards. She is married to actor Michel Gill, whom she met during a 1989 production of The Heiress at Long Wharf Theatre. Together they have one son.