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Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul on Tough Stuff is a collection of inspirational and motivational stories by teenagers. The book explores a host of challenges faced by teenagers these days. Summary of the Book In Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul on Tough Stuff, teen contributors share their opinions and feelings on difficult issues ranging from drug and alcohol abuse, eating disorders and depression to poor self-image and suicidal tendencies. The teenagers today are burdened with so many difficult issues that the pressure seems overwhelming and unbearable, whether it involves worrying about an upcoming test, competition sports, family responsibilities, dating or extreme issues like school violence and depression. This book will greatly help teenagers find comfort, hope and inspiration as they get to read the testimonials of their peers who have been in a similar or worse situation. This book will make for an engaging and motivational read for all teenagers. About the Authors Jack Canfield is an American author, educator, trainer and motivational speaker. He is the co-creator of the popular Chicken Soup for the Soul brand and holds the Guinness Book World Record for having seven books simultaneously on the New York Times bestseller list. He completed his BA in Chinese History from Harvard University. He then attended the Master of Arts in Teaching Program at the University of Chicago, which required for him to teach in an inner city high school. Canfield went on complete his M.Ed. in Psychological Education from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 1973. Mark Victor Hansen is a best-selling author and a motivational speaker. He graduated from Southern Illinois University in 1970. He is involved in coaching speakers, authors and experts on creating successful publishing and speaking careers. He has written several other books such as How to Make the Rest of Your Life the Best of Your Life, Master Motivator: Secrets of Inspiring Leadership, and The One Minute Millionaire: The Enlightened Way to Wealth.