From lemons to lemonade; from heartbreak to happiness; from victim to victorious. Have you ever wondered how other people overcome their challenges and move forward with such a positive attitude?

You’ll meet 101 inspiring people in these pages, role models who share revealing personal stories about improving their lives despite hardship. These people figured out how to find the positive, no matter their situations, and they share how they did it.

You’ll be struck by the resilience of the human spirit, as men and women successfully fight health, financial, career, or relationship battles. You’ll feel energized and encouraged every time you pick up this book. There are lessons in these pages for all of us.

About the Author

Jack Canfield is the co-creator of the Chicken soup for the Soul® series, which includes 40 New York Times bestsellers. He is a leader in the field of personal transformation, peak performance and human potential and is the Chief Executive Officer of The Canfield Training Group, President of Self-Esteem Seminars and Founder and Chairman of the Board of The Foundation for Self-Esteem. Jack has conducted intensive personal and professional development seminars for more than 1,000,000 people worldwide. An internationally renowned corporate trainer, keynote speaker, and popular radio and TV talk show guest, he lives in Santa Barbara, California.

Mark Victor Hansen is a co-founder of Chicken Soup for the Soul.

Amy Newmark is Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Chicken Soup for the Soul.