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A review by anna_tbanana
Chicken Soup for the Soul by Jack Canfield
2.0
The reason I wanted to read this book is because I remember enjoying a book from this series as a teen. I remember wanting to read every book in this series.
Reading it now? I'm not so sure. These are nice stories, but I don't really gain anything more from them than a small smile.
I feel that this book would not be as popular if it came out in the 21st century because it lacks cynicism. I don't even find it that helpful or reassuring in a global pandemic.
The 'Live your dreams' section irritated me the most. I feel that this book belongs in the era of 'The American Dream' where anyone can do anything. Now, I've realised that due to socioeconomic factors this is a lie.
Perhaps this is an overanalysis of a book that is just meant to share nice stories, but there you go.
Reading it now? I'm not so sure. These are nice stories, but I don't really gain anything more from them than a small smile.
I feel that this book would not be as popular if it came out in the 21st century because it lacks cynicism. I don't even find it that helpful or reassuring in a global pandemic.
The 'Live your dreams' section irritated me the most. I feel that this book belongs in the era of 'The American Dream' where anyone can do anything. Now, I've realised that due to socioeconomic factors this is a lie.
Perhaps this is an overanalysis of a book that is just meant to share nice stories, but there you go.