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5 Minutes for Books —
Chicken Soup for the Soul Power Moms

March 30, 2009 by Jennifer Donovan

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.

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What exactly is a power mom?

Chicken Soup for the Soul highlights the power of choice that SAHM and WAHM’s exercise daily in their new offering, Chicken Soup for the Soul Power Moms: 101 Stories Celebrating the Power of Choice for Stay at Home and Work from Home Moms. The essays included highlight the fact that we have a lot of choices as moms, and will often move from one choice to another.

This anthology features some writers with whom many of you are familiar:

    Novelists

  • Jodi Picoult
  • Elise Chidley (Read my review of her novel Your Roots Are Showing)
  • Bloggers

  • Barbara Curtis of MommyLife
  • Heather Armstrong of Dooce
  • Ann Voscamp of Holy Experience
  • and other power moms such as

  • Lynne Spears, Liz Lange, and others

I wouldn’t normally think about recommending this sort of book for a book club, but this one has questions for discussion, and I think that reading this book with a group of women in the same boat that you are in could open up a wonderfully honest and supportive conversation.

If you like Chicken Soup for the Soul books, keep your eye on the 5 Minutes for Books feed, because I will be featuring two other titles in a great Mother’s Day Giveaway (we’ll be giving away over $200 of books in April!).

We have three copies of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Power Moms to give away to a reader with a U.S. or Canadian address. Just leave a comment, and check next week’s column to see if you won (the contest is over).

The winners of last week’s book Everyone is Beautiful are #11 Shirley Rogers, #26 kris #153 Betty C.

This review was written by contributing editor Jennifer Donovan, who manages 5 Minutes for Books and blogs at Snapshot.

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About Jennifer Donovan

Jennifer Donovan has been a part of the 5 Minutes for Mom team since 2007. She writes product reviews, covers events, and manages the 5 Minutes for Books weekly column and website. She lives in Houston and blogs at Snapshot about life with her family.

Reader Interactions


83 Comments

  1. Marcy Strahan says

    April 5, 2009 at 11:05 am

    “Chicken Soup” BOOKS ROCK ! I DO NOT HAVE THIS ONE!
    I HAVE THE “Chicken Soup” FOR CAT LOVER’S VERY FUNNY & INSIGHTFUL!
    THESE ARE VERY JOYFUL & UPLIFTING READS!

  2. Veronica Garrett says

    April 5, 2009 at 10:46 am

    I would love to read these great inspirational stories.

  3. Gianna says

    April 5, 2009 at 10:21 am

    Please enter me 🙂

  4. Jeanine Price says

    April 5, 2009 at 9:57 am

    Nice prize! I would love to win! Thanks so much for the giveaway!

  5. Robert Moseley says

    April 5, 2009 at 7:08 am

    i wanna win

  6. Debbie B says

    April 5, 2009 at 1:24 am

    i like Chicken soup books – sounds like a good one!

  7. Brenda S. says

    April 5, 2009 at 1:10 am

    I love the “Chicken Soup” books.

  8. Chrysa says

    April 5, 2009 at 12:49 am

    These are great books!

  9. Donn M. Clark says

    April 5, 2009 at 12:05 am

    I love the Chicken Soup books, and would love to win this one. Thank you for the chance.

  10. Cheryl F. (The Lucky Ladybug) says

    April 4, 2009 at 11:08 pm

    I’d love to read these 🙂 *Thanks* for the giveaway!

  11. Tina H. says

    April 4, 2009 at 11:02 pm

    I think every Mom needs some inspiration from time to time. Thanks for a great contest.

    sweeps4us(at)gmail(dot)com

  12. Ed Nemmers says

    April 4, 2009 at 10:56 pm

    Happy Spring!

  13. Steve Scott says

    April 4, 2009 at 10:49 pm

    I need to feed my wife’s reading addiction.

  14. tammy thompson says

    April 4, 2009 at 10:20 pm

    i would love to read this and pass to my friends!

  15. Jammie says

    April 4, 2009 at 10:06 pm

    Great contest I would love to beable to read this book. Thank you for that chance

  16. Lisa Taylor says

    April 4, 2009 at 9:17 pm

    This book looks awesome Thanks for the chance

  17. Jessica says

    April 4, 2009 at 6:50 pm

    I love all the Chicken Soup for the Soul books. I would love to read this one. Thanks.

  18. shawna f says

    April 4, 2009 at 5:15 pm

    I would love to read this!

  19. Sherry R says

    April 4, 2009 at 4:50 pm

    What a wonderful prize!

  20. Melissa Bettis says

    April 4, 2009 at 4:08 pm

    I love Chicken soup books and would really love to have a copy of this book.

  21. Leslie Rathbun says

    April 4, 2009 at 11:11 am

    Terrific

  22. Laura Benjamin says

    April 4, 2009 at 7:50 am

    I love Chicken Soup books for the soul. They are so inspirational and down to earth. They really do help you put every part of your life in perspective.

  23. sarawins says

    April 4, 2009 at 1:58 am

    thanks!!

  24. joni chadwell says

    April 3, 2009 at 7:29 pm

    THESE BOOKS ARE SO DOWN TO EARTH AND EASY TO GET LOST IN..A REAL TREASURE TO OWN OR GIVE AS A GIFT!

  25. Christina says

    April 3, 2009 at 12:51 pm

    I’ve read many of the other themed Chicken Soup For The Soul books and they’re wonderful, and I wonder what a book on this topic would bring!

  26. Jennelle Henderson says

    April 3, 2009 at 7:04 am

    I would love to read this book as well as have my mom read it. Chicken soup for the soul are great books.

  27. Molly Capel says

    April 2, 2009 at 8:34 pm

    I love the chickensoup books.

  28. Gabriel J. says

    April 1, 2009 at 10:45 pm

    Please, enter me, great prize!!!

  29. Susan Smith says

    April 1, 2009 at 10:44 pm

    Sounds like some good books

  30. Jennifer M says

    April 1, 2009 at 9:03 pm

    I am a big fan of the Chicken Soup series and have read many of them (including the 1st, 2nd and 3rd helpings, Dog Lovers, the original “mom” version, both golf versions since I work in a golf course, plus a few others that I can’t remember off-hand). I am a huge fan of the inspirational stories and messages of hope and love. As a mom of 4, I definitely consider myself a “Power Mom” and would love the chance to read this book too! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity.

  31. Linda Gilbert says

    April 1, 2009 at 7:24 pm

    When I am in need of a boost or feeling blah, I like to read a couple articles in the Chicken Soup books and they inspire me to be a more positive individual.

  32. Nancy S. says

    April 1, 2009 at 11:22 am

    This book looks fantastic!

  33. Mozi Esmes Mommy says

    April 1, 2009 at 2:20 am

    Would love to read this!

  34. Kim aka TMWW says

    April 1, 2009 at 12:30 am

    OMG I would love to have this book! I have wanted some Chicken Soup for the Soul books for sooo long and never have the money to buy any. I’ve read some from the local library and I LOVE THEM!

  35. Kathy D says

    March 31, 2009 at 10:40 pm

    this books sounds great….

  36. Petula says

    March 31, 2009 at 9:25 pm

    Great giveaway! I’m a bookaholic and I would love to get this. 🙂

  37. Toby says

    March 31, 2009 at 8:12 pm

    Great prize!

  38. Ellen C. says

    March 31, 2009 at 5:30 pm

    I’d love to read this. Thanks for the chance.

  39. Gina Stratos says

    March 31, 2009 at 3:40 pm

    Sounds affirming
    [email protected]

  40. Karen Gonyea says

    March 31, 2009 at 2:23 pm

    Looks great 🙂

  41. Janne says

    March 31, 2009 at 2:02 pm

    Looks like a great book.

  42. Belinda McNabb says

    March 31, 2009 at 12:49 pm

    This would be great to win. Count me in pls

  43. Heather S says

    March 31, 2009 at 12:18 pm

    What an interesting sounding book!

  44. Shari D says

    March 31, 2009 at 12:10 pm

    I love all the Chicken Soup for the Soul books and this one looks like a good read.

  45. IE Mommy says

    March 31, 2009 at 10:51 am

    I love the Chicken Soup series. They are perfect for when you crave a bit more then a newspaper and magazine but don’t have the time to sit down and read a 600 page novel. I’d be thrilled to win anything from this series. THanks for the fun

  46. Stephen Saunders says

    March 31, 2009 at 10:07 am

    Chicken Soup rocks.

  47. marge mckoen says

    March 31, 2009 at 9:50 am

    my daugter would love this all her husband does is nag at her for being a stay at home mom

  48. KarenPr says

    March 31, 2009 at 9:06 am

    Great contest, please enter me.

  49. Charlotte says

    March 31, 2009 at 7:51 am

    I’d love to win this book. I love reading Chicken Soup books!

  50. Carol Lawrence says

    March 31, 2009 at 4:14 am

    The Chicken Soup books are always good for a little inspiration,enter me in the giveaway.

  51. Stacy says

    March 31, 2009 at 12:24 am

    I need something that uplifts me in a few pages each day. I want to read about other Moms in the same boat I am. What can I do better as this time goes so fast??

  52. Angie says

    March 30, 2009 at 10:58 pm

    This will save me from having to buy a Jodi Piccoult novel!

  53. TopazTook says

    March 30, 2009 at 10:50 pm

    This sounds like a great book to win!

  54. shannon Baas says

    March 30, 2009 at 10:46 pm

    I would love this book.

  55. MIchelle says

    March 30, 2009 at 10:24 pm

    I’d love to win this chicken soup for the soul .Thanks for the chance.I follow on twitter.

  56. angie says

    March 30, 2009 at 9:47 pm

    follower
    [email protected]

  57. angie says

    March 30, 2009 at 9:46 pm

    subscriber
    [email protected]

  58. angie says

    March 30, 2009 at 9:46 pm

    I would love to win this book for both me and my mom and my daughter who is a mom

  59. Julia says

    March 30, 2009 at 9:26 pm

    Please enter me. I’ve enjoyed the Chicken Soup series and as a SAHM this one definitely sounds like a good pick.

  60. Tanna Moddison says

    March 30, 2009 at 9:02 pm

    I love the Chicken Soup for the Soul books, I’ve read many of them. This one sounds like it was written just for me!! I’d love to win this.

  61. Catherine copeland says

    March 30, 2009 at 8:57 pm

    i have read and enjoyed many of the chicken soup for the soul books.

  62. Jean F says

    March 30, 2009 at 6:57 pm

    I love Chicken Soup books – looking forward to these

  63. Jennifer Elliott says

    March 30, 2009 at 6:11 pm

    I’ve read so many chicken soup books, this looks neat!

  64. Veggiemomof2 says

    March 30, 2009 at 5:45 pm

    On a day where my car has broken down causing me to not get groceries, my contractor won’t return my calls, & my kids are duking it out literally outside, I would LOVE this booK!

  65. christopher h says

    March 30, 2009 at 5:23 pm

    would love this

  66. Thea says

    March 30, 2009 at 5:08 pm

    I would love to win this!

  67. Kim N says

    March 30, 2009 at 4:58 pm

    I would love to win this book!

  68. Michael Capp says

    March 30, 2009 at 4:26 pm

    I’d love to win!

  69. Laura says

    March 30, 2009 at 4:09 pm

    Sounds like a great book, I’ve not heard of it before. Thanks Jennifer!!

  70. susan varney says

    March 30, 2009 at 3:37 pm

    i would like to have it for my sister. she reads all of the chicken soup books

  71. Callista says

    March 30, 2009 at 1:32 pm

    Wow this sounds awesome! I love chicken soup books and I’d love to read one with bloggers and authors and such. Enter me please.

  72. C. clemens says

    March 30, 2009 at 12:55 pm

    i wanna win

  73. nancy waychoff says

    March 30, 2009 at 12:47 pm

    i started reading there books when my sister bought me one for xmas

  74. Heather Diotte says

    March 30, 2009 at 12:26 pm

    Thank you for such a wonderful giveaway! 😀

    Canadian Contests and Freebies:
    coolcanucks.ca

  75. Megan says

    March 30, 2009 at 11:45 am

    I would love the CS book! I love reading inspirational stories.

  76. Linda Chaput says

    March 30, 2009 at 11:37 am

    This would be great.I hope i win this book.I am a subscriber.

  77. Linda White says

    March 30, 2009 at 11:15 am

    This would be a great book for Mothers Day!!!!!

  78. Katrina says

    March 30, 2009 at 10:26 am

    I enjoy an occasional Chicken Soup… book, and this one looks interesting. Please enter me!

  79. Denise says

    March 30, 2009 at 9:31 am

    I’m sure this would be very inspirational.

  80. Barbara H. says

    March 30, 2009 at 9:03 am

    Sounds good! Thanks for the giveaway!

  81. Lianne says

    March 30, 2009 at 9:03 am

    I love the “Chicken Soup” books. They are always so encouraging! I sure could use that! Thanks!

  82. SANDY says

    March 30, 2009 at 7:16 am

    would love to read it for inspiration…

  83. Kelli says

    March 30, 2009 at 7:12 am

    I would love to win this book it sounds wonderful.

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