“Chicken Soup for the Soul: Twins and More” Is Coming!
Posted on 29. Jan, 2009 by Susan Heim in Books & Magazines, Loving & Living with Twins & Multiples
If you’re a twin, a parent of twins or even just fascinated by twins, you’re going to love the upcoming book, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Twins and More. This is Chicken Soup’s first book about the growing world of twins and multiples. I had so much fun putting this book together. This wonderful collection of 101 stories highlights the special bond that twins share, the joys and challenges of raising multiples, the unique circumstances of their arrival, the double trouble that twins get into, the multiple blessings of being a twin or having them in the family, and adventures in raising triplets, too! Chapters include:
1. Expecting Multiples
2. Sleep Deprivation
3. Seeing Double
4. A Special Bond
5. Twin Trials
6. It’s Triplets!
7. Grandparenting Twins
8. A Different Path to Parenthood
9. Double Trouble, Double Fun
10. Lessons Learned
Here’s what people are saying about Chicken Soup for the Soul: Twin and More:
“Like the song says, ‘I’m So Excited’ that Chicken Soup for the Soul: Twins and More is here! I have always been excited about our twin boy, Conor, and girl, Ali. They are everything and more when it comes to raising both genders. They are the other music in my ears and my heart. They bring me life-changing melodies. Raising twins is a song I’m still learning to sing.”
—Ruth Pointer of The Pointer Sisters
“As a journalist covering breaking news around the globe and mother of two young daughters, I thought I was juggling a lot—until I had twin boys! Chicken Soup for the Soul: Twins and More is funny and moving, insightful and inspiring. Life with twins is a chaotic, wonderful, joyful experience—and this book captures it perfectly!”
—Soledad O’Brien, CNN journalist
“What a blessing Chicken Soup for the Soul: Twins and More is to our family. With Tom being on the PGA Tour, we don’t always have the gift of time to pause and count our blessings. Our two sets of twins sure do keep us hopping! When I do find the time to cuddle up and read, this is the book I grab. It allows me to laugh, cry and reflect on the beautiful gifts that twins give so effortlessly. Thank you for speaking for us all.”
—Tom Purtzer, PGA Tour Professional, and his wife, Lori Purtzer
“In countless nations, we have witnessed an insatiable fascination for twins. Even we, being identicals, marvel at the God-given uniqueness of our twinship. Dive into these intriguing first-hand accounts in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Twins and More. You will laugh. You will cry. Your heart will be stirred. Read and be doubly blessed.”
—Janice and Faye Rostvit, international singers, composers, recording artists, and co-authors of Twin Reflections
“As a mom of twins and owner of a greeting card line for twins, I can’t get enough of the subject of twins! So I was the first in line when I heard that Chicken Soup for the Soul: Twins and More was coming out! This is a wonderful read, and an excellent addition to the growing line of products available for families of twins and multiples.”
—Angelice Tyson, founder, Gemini Greetings
“As a child development specialist, I thought I knew all about bonding by studying the beautiful mother/child bond. But when I became the mother of identical twin girls, I learned about a bond that is unlike any other. I’m continually amazed by the unique connection shared by my girls. Chicken Soup for the Soul: Twins and More is filled with stories that showcase this mysterious and wondrous relationship between twins.”
—Holly Engel-Smothers, coauthor, Boosting Your Baby’s Brain Power
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Twins and More will be published on March 10, 2009, but you can pre-order it now for a great price on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other online retailers.
