Chicken Soup for the Working Woman's Soul: Humorous and Inspirational Stories to Celebrate the Many Roles of Working Women - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0757300448 ISBN 13: 9780757300448

Publisher: Hci, 2003

Synopsis

Whether she is a corporate executive or a factory worker, an entrepreneur or a "mompreneur," today's woman is an integral part of the workforce and the American Dream. Women have made inroads in many professions that were once the domain of only men while juggling the many demands of work and family. From the woman who manages a staff of fifty, to the mother who choreographs the comings and goings of a family of five, women are the ultimate multitaskers. This collection celebrates the diversity and special contributions of women in the world of work-their hopes, their dreams and aspirations, and their accomplishments.

This very special book also acknowledges the important and often unappreciated women in the homeplace through stories of stay-at-home moms for whom raising children was their most important task. These tales recognize the vital contributions of women who find their reward in devoting their lives to their families instead of collecting a paycheck.

Chapters include: All in a Day's Work; Balancing Work and Family; Teamwork; Special Moments, and more, and each shares the trials of working women and the special joys that achieving career dreams can bring. Readers will laugh, cry and nod in agreement as they connect with women who are not just making a living, but making a life.

About this title

About the Author

Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen are the #1 New York Times and USA Today best-selling authors who have dedicated their lives to the personal and professional success of others.

Patty Aubery is the coauthor of Chicken Soup for the Christian Soul, Christian Family Soul, Surviving Soul, Expectant Mother's Soul, Sister's Soul and Christian Woman's Soul.

Chrissy Donnelly is the coauthor of Chicken Soup for the Romantic Soul, Couple's Soul, Golfer's Soul, Sports Fan's Soul and Baseball Fan's Soul (with Tommy Lasorda).

Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.

A Working Mother's Prayer

Now I lay me down to sleep,
I pray, the Lord, I won't get beeped,
My cell phone will not start to ring,
My email will not sound a "ding."

I wish for peace throughout my house,
For silence quiet as a mouse,
No little children in my bed,
No thoughts of work run through my head.

And, while I'm at it, may I ask
For help with one of my worst tasks,
Getting my children out of bed,
Without my screams that wake the dead?

Let there be coffee made for me,
My clothing pressed . . . nylons run-free.
And let this be a good hair day,
Don't let me see more strands of gray.

Let there be milk for breakfast-time,
My car keys out for me to find,
The children dressed with matching socks,
Backpacks are filled with each lunch box.

I pray for traffic to be light,
My kids will have no backseat fights.
They'll have their coats, mittens and hats,
I'm off to work . . . ten minutes flat.

And once I'm there, please let me see,
A parking space out front for me.
My phone light will not be bright red,
A sign of my great day ahead.
I'm on a roll . . . so I will ask,
For no complaints, no nasty fax,
I'm left alone, nothing goes wrong,
No interruptions all day long.

I know that I must end this prayer,
But one more thing . . . or do I dare?
I know I've asked you for a lot,
But may I add just one more thought?

Lord, if you could just see a way,
For me to have one perfect day,
I'd be forever in your debt.
(I'll take whatever I can get!)

Cheryl M. Kremer

(c)2003. All rights reserved. Reprinted from Chicken Soup for the Working Woman Soul by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Patty Aubery, Chrissy & mark Donnelly.

Edition details

• Publisher: Hci
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0757300448
• ISBN 13: 9780757300448
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 377