Chicken Soup for the Working Woman’s Soul

　　 Because of working women like yourself．the world is a wonderful place．Every day presents a new opportunity t0 make a contribution that counts，whether it be at home or oul in the workforce．Each labor of love is an occasion to cele一 brate life，with allits wonder，mystery and uncertainty．With time，even the rough spots in a working woman"S day have the power to become memories that later strengthen the spirit and uplift the soul． This book offers insight to such moments and memo一 ries．It contains stories that celebrate the commitment you and others like you demonstrate daily as you care for family， friends，coworkers and others．Within these pages you"U find stories 0f faith and fortitude，truth and tenacity．persistence and passion．You"111earn how women like yourself tackle the most difficult challenges with generosity and grace．The cycles of giving and receiving are revered．and time and time again we learn that often，the gift of giving iS its own reward． Whether you are an executive or a mother(or maybe you are both)，you know the skills，the mental energy and the physical stamina it takes to accomplish all that needs to be done in a day．Sometimes you wonder where it all comes from，but then the heart speaks and reminds you of what"s worthwhile·It is in rituals and routines that we find momen- turn and motivation，and that in turn leads US to new heights and inspiring innovations．Bit by bit，solid foundations fOr strOng futures are built．These are the success stories that await you in Chicken Soup for the Working Wornan"s 50ul Written by working women with enthusiasm and dedi- Cation to their chosen career paths，they offer comfort and hope to women everywhere． While reading through the hundreds of stories that were submitted tor this book，we were amazed at the continual CnalJenges working women face．But even more amazinQ are the creative solutions and the uplifting attitudes that Dervade these．pages·Despite demanding jobs，sometimes difficuIt peopl e。and growing responsibilities，working women Dress on，cOnquering each day and making every moment COUnt．In this．WaY th．ey better their own lives，and in the process，touch tne nves of countless others in positive ways．It is our sincere hoPe that you，too， will be touched by these stories of sud- port，encouragement and inspiration．May they bring You a smile an idea，the recollection of a fond memory or two，and perhaps even newfound appreciation for who you are as well as amazement at all you do! Thank you for reading Chicken Soup for the Working Woman"s Soul.