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"These 101 stories, lovingly curated from Chicken Soup for the Soul's vast library, serve as a reminder that age is but a number, and the real essence of life lies in the enthusiasm with which we embrace each new day. With a perfect blend of nostalgia and optimism, this book is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the beauty of cherishing every precious moment. Whether you're a wide-eyed dreamer or someone looking to rediscover the sparkle in your eyes, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Young at Heart is an invitation to dance in the rain, savor the sweetness of ice cream, and embrace the childlike wonder that resides within us all"--

Intro -- Title Page -- Chapter 1: The Dating Game -- 1: Written for Love -- 2: The Question -- 3: 5,000 Bachelors and Me -- 4: Speed Dating -- 5: Experiment -- 6: Damaged Goods -- 7: Shortcut to Disaster -- 8: Marry Her Off! -- 9: Catching Snowflakes -- 10: Doors Wide Open -- 11: My Ray of Sunshine -- 12: Lucky for Love -- 13: How to Find a Husband -- 14: When Richard Met Cindy -- 15: Canine Cupid -- Chapter 2: Man of My Dreams -- 16: Surprise! You're Getting Married -- 17: Happily Ever After -- 18: My Big, Burly Guy -- 19: The Date -- 20: The Right Man -- 21: Take Me Out to the Ballgame -- 22: Love and Purpose -- 23: Bad Patch -- Chapter 3: Meant to Be -- 24: Mango Love -- 25: Miracle Meeting -- 26: We Dreamed a Little Dream -- 27: The Man of My Dreams -- 28: Complementary Attraction -- 29: Adopt a Soldier -- 30: Collared By Love -- 31: The Funeral that Made a Family -- 32: Not Your Typical Senior Year -- 33: Man of My Dreams -- 34: Healing Heartache -- 35: A Snowstorm to Remember -- 36: Hometown Girl -- 37: Police Report -- Chapter 4: Keeping Love Alive -- 38: Love Letters -- 39: Best Breakfast Ever -- 40: Starting Over -- 41: Distant Promise -- 42: Alone Together -- 43: Love Notes on My Tree -- 44: The Twelve Dates of Christmas -- 45: Love Him Unconditionally -- 46: Ten Times a Day -- 47: Nurture It Tenderly -- 48: The Un-Love Letter -- 49: Second Chance -- 50: Forty-Nine Perfect Hearts -- 51: How Love Works -- Chapter 5: Never Too Late -- 52: A Single Yellow Rose -- 53: Love Online -- 54: One Text at a Time -- 55: A Clear Connection -- 56: Finding Love Later in Life -- 57: Love Lids -- 58: The Bet -- 59: Take a Chance -- 60: The Box -- 61: Another Chance -- 62: Mom on Match -- Chapter 6: Take the Risk -- 63: And Always One More Time -- 64: Deploying Intuition -- 65: Writing My Way to Love -- 66: Because of Barkley -- 67: Green Card for Sale.

Intro -- Title Page -- Chapter 1: Miracles of Kindness -- 1: Fire! -- 2: The Opportunity to Help Someone -- 3: Santa Drives a Truck -- 4: One Soggy Night -- 5: You Have No Idea -- 6: My Alpine Angel -- 7: Renewed Hope -- 8: Advent Angel -- 9: Mr. Overstreet -- 10: Think Positive -- Chapter 2: Role Models of Kindness -- 11: Three Months of Thursdays -- 12: The Unexpected Visitor -- 13: A Grandpa to More Than 200 Kids Every Year -- 14: For the Love of Pete -- 15: Everyone Loves Donuts -- 16: The Cup of Coffee -- 17: The Kind Clerk -- 18: The Grocery Store Trip -- 19: Kindness Is Often Quiet -- Chapter 3: The Kindness of Strangers -- 20: A New Orleans Welcome -- 21: Friday Night Magic -- 22: Woe Is Me -- 23: Held Your Whole Life -- 24: Surprise Hospitality -- 25: The Marriage Proposal -- 26: Hundred-Dollar Bill -- 27: The Long Flight Home -- 28: Trapped -- Chapter 4: The Right Words -- 29: Just a Few Words -- 30: Rocking COVID -- 31: In Her Shoes -- 32: Princess for a Day -- 33: Sundays at 7 -- 34: Chocolate Cake -- 35: I've Been There -- Chapter 5: Friends & -- Neighbors -- 36: Unknown Gifts -- 37: Closed Doors, Open Hearts -- 38: Grumpy Old Mr. Roberts -- 39: Porch Fairies -- 40: A Helping Hand -- 41: Clever Kindness -- 42: My Christmas Story -- 43: Grace for the Moment -- 44: Neighbor Helping Neighbor -- 45: Christmas Friends -- Chapter 6: One Good Turn Deserves Another -- 46: Cash, Credit and Kindness -- 47: An Artist in Nepal -- 48: The Submarine Sandwich -- 49: What Goes Around, Comes Around -- 50: The Right Thing -- 51: The Traveling Ice Scraper -- 52: A Little Extra -- 53: Three Cheery Lemons -- 54: A Simple Sign -- 55: A Gift from the Heart -- Chapter 7: Compassion & -- Understanding -- 56: Sympathy Flowers -- 57: A Shared Struggle -- 58: First Came the Apology -- 59: The Gift of Hope -- 60: He Will Be Okay.

"Make miracles happen for yourself and others. It's easy. Just open your mind and your heart. There are so many ways that you can help--and it turns out the biggest beneficiary may be you! Scientific studies have shown that "doing good" is not only good for the recipient of the good deed, but also for the person doing it, making that person happier and healthier. So dive into these 101 stories of kindness, from the everyday to the extraordinary. If you need some help, you'll find hope in these pages. And if you can give help, you'll feel energized and inspired to find your own opportunities to perform random acts of kindness--every day!"--

"These revealing stories from family caregivers-spouses, grown children and grandchildren-share the emotional support and practical tips that you need as you navigate the world of eldercare, especially when Alzheimer's or other dementias are part of it. You'll feel less alone and more empowered in your new role as you help your loved ones"--

Intro -- Title Page -- Chapter 1: The New Normal -- 1: Slips of the Tongue -- 2: Forgetting -- 3: Old Ladies at the Library -- 4: Showing Up -- 5: I Blame the Children -- 6: Adventures in a Norwegian Bathtub -- 7: As Good as It Gets -- 8: Zooming into the Twenty-First Century -- 9: Turning Sixty and Crazy -- Chapter 2: Try Something New -- 10: Realizing a Dream -- 11: Turning Point -- 12: Pedaling My Way Through Fear -- 13: Birthday Balloon -- 14: It's Never Too Late -- 15: Adventures in Segway-ing -- 16: Erma and the Bag Lady -- 17: High Flying -- 18: Going the Distance -- Chapter 3: Older & -- Wiser -- 19: Facing My Fears -- 20: Age Shouldn't Matter -- 21: The First Gift Given -- 22: The View from the Middle Seat -- 23: Unlikely Friends -- 24: Always Blame the Equipment -- 25: Ducks or Chickens? -- 26: College at Sixty-two? -- 27: Slowing Down -- Chapter 4: Hit the Road -- 28: Free Willie -- 29: A Motorcycle and the Open Road -- 30: The Top of the World -- 31: Once in a Lifetime -- 32: Mountain Guide -- 33: Bears in the Woods -- 34: And Away We Go! -- 35: I Belong -- 36: While We're Young -- Chapter 5: The Privilege of Age -- 37: Ball Dude -- 38: Reserved for Seniors -- 39: Just Socks -- 40: Okay, Pops -- 41: The Great Smash -- 42: Isn't That Something? -- 43: Stepping Out -- 44: Thinking Young -- 45: Man, Dog, Boat -- Chapter 6: Get Physical -- 46: The Oldest Living Thing in the Building -- 47: Senior Aerobics -- 48: The 1500 Meter -- 49: Don't Call It Ping-Pong! -- 50: Happy When I'm Hiking -- 51: The Awakening -- 52: The Biggest Trophy -- 53: Surfing at Sixty -- 54: The Grandkid Olympics -- 55: See Grandma Run -- Chapter 7: Less Is More -- 56: Take Two -- 57: Saturdays with Jill -- 58: The Perfect Pair -- 59: Attack of Minimalism -- 60: Zen Retreat -- 61: Fresh Start -- 62: Life Is a Journey of Discovery -- 63: Döstädning.

There's a special bond between grandparents and their grandchildren, and an unconditional love that is truly special. Whether an experienced grandparent, or a grandparent-to-be, you'll enjoy these 101 heartwarming, amusing and inspirational stories. The moment a grandchild is born, a grandparent is born too. This collection is full of stories by grandparents about being a grandparent, and grandchildren about their grandparents. Personal stories about legacies and traditions, a grandparent's wisdom and lessons from grandchildren as well as the joys and challenges of grandparenting will touch the heart and tickle the funny bone

Everyone thinks their own family is crazy. In these 101 stories of crazy, embarassing, annoying and dysfunctional families, Chicken Soup for the Soul contributors humorously and lovingly share those special moments that have become cherished memories. Family. It's a cast of characters with whom we walk through life - complicated, crazy, annoying and sometimes embarrasing characters who we can't help but love. In these 101 stories, you'll read about those characters, the moments they've shared and the memories they've made. You'll nod in recognition, laugh out loud, and maybe even tear up a little as you see yourself and your own family in these stories of sometimes dysfunctional, but always loving, families

"This new collection is filled with heartwarming and entertaining anecdotes by grateful children, all in praise of the amazing woman who encourages them, supports them, and most importantly, loves them. These stories will brighten any mother's day, and show her that the kids were paying attention after all. Mom will laugh, cry and nod in recognition as she reads these heartwarming stories." -- Amazon.com

Intro -- Introduction -- Chapter 1: Just What I Needed -- 1: Peggy Sr. -- 2: A Birthday Letter -- 3: At First Sight -- 4: Step by Step -- 5: Every Age and Stage -- 6: The Driving Lesson -- 7: Love Engraved -- 8: Dear Mothers -- 9: Stuck -- 10: My Mother, My Teacher -- 11: Angel, Grandma, Friend -- 12: Alone in the Airport -- 13: My First Away Christmas -- Chapter 2: Lasting Lessons -- 14: Better Late Than Never -- 15: One Day We'll Laugh About This -- 16: Catch a Grateful Habit -- 17: Do As I Do -- 18: A Not-So-Faraway Reality -- 19: By My Side -- 20: She Ironed Underwear -- 21: Mom Knows Best -- 22: Learning to Laugh at Yourself -- 23: My Grandmother's Candy Dish -- 24: The 33 Things My Mother Taught Me -- 25: Clarity in the Fog -- Chapter 3: What a Character! -- 26: A Dreamy Pregnancy -- 27: The Reluctant Astronaut -- 28: The Surprise Party -- 29: The Lab Coat -- 30: My Mother, the Pistol -- 31: Ready or Not -- 32: The Jackpot -- 33: Modest Mom -- 34: The Feather Duster -- 35: The Battle of the Buckets -- 36: The Separation -- 37: My Very Unpredictable Mom -- Chapter 4: Recipes for Life -- 38: A Suitcase Full of Love -- 39: Sweet Balls of Dough -- 40: Johanna's Recipes -- 41: Flake and Bake -- 42: Reconnecting -- 43: Christmas Our Way -- 44: Those Gentle Hands -- 45: The Secret of the Gravy -- 46: The Five-Second Rule -- 47: Snapping Beans -- 48: My Grandmother's Kitchen -- Chapter 5: My Role Model -- 49: Hurricane Betty -- 50: The Greatest Blessing -- 51: A Bowl of Raspberries -- 52: Washday Worries -- 53: Barefoot -- 54: In Her Footsteps -- 55: Just Like Mom -- 56: Treasures in Trash -- 57: Small But Mighty -- 58: The Trash Guys -- 59: The Question I Didn't Need to Ask -- Chapter 6: The Sacrifices She Made -- 60: Home Is Where My Mom Lives -- 61: A Special Place in Heaven -- 62: Through a Storm -- 63: The Dress -- 64: The Gift of Motherhood.