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Chicken Soup for the Soul
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Stories from Idols and Their Fans for Everyone Who Believes in a Dream. . . With stories from Carrie Underwood, Clay Aiken, Jordin Sparks, Ruben Studdard, Melinda Doolittle, Blake Lewis, Sanjaya Malakar, and many other top Idols from every season! Do you love the thrill of seeing people's... read more
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Summary edit
A collection of American Idol-related stories from participants and fans alike.
People edit
- Carrie Underwood: Add a description of this character.
- Clay Aiken
- Jordin Sparks
- Ruben Studdard
- Melinda Doolittle
- Blake Lewis
- Sanjaya Malakar
- Carmen Rasmusen
- Jim Verraros
- Cecile Frot-Coutaz
- Kimberly Locke
- Nigel Lythgoe
- Patrick Lynn
- Chris Sligh
- Radhika Schwartz
- Heather Cook Lindsay
- Natalie Burge
- Anke Rohde
- Sallie A. Rodman
- Scott Savol
- Nikko Smith
- Tamyra Gray
- Phil Stacey
- John Stevens
- Chris Richardson
- Dena Harris
- Ace Young
- Anthony Fedorov
- Constantine Maroulis
- George Huff
- Sabrina Sloan
- Kimberly Caldwell
- Gina Glocksen
- Tanesha Ross
- Melissa McGhee
- Kim Estep
- Mandisa
- Vonzell Solomon
- Jasmine Trias
- Lisa Tucker
- Nikki McKibbon
- Mezhgan Hussainy
- Debra Byrd
- Dorian Holley
- Debra Williams
- Michael Orland
- Bruce Gowers
- Dean Banowetz
- Rickey Minor
- Miles Siggins
- Bucky Covington
- LaKisha Jones
- Kevin Covias
- Anwar Robinson
- LaToya London
- John Peter Lewis
- Sherman Pore
- Paris Bennett
- Allison Pittman
- Haley Scarnato
- Charles Grigsby
- Simon Cowell
- Paula Abdul
- Tau
- Randy Jackson
Organizations edit
- American Idol: Talent search show in the United States.
First Sentence edit
I was six years old the night my mom and I walked into our apartment, switched on the lights, and nothing happened.
Table of Contents edit
1. DON'T STOP THINKING ABOUT TOMORROW: THE DREAM COME TRUE
Without God I'm Tone Deaf
Thousands Shouting My Name
The Impossible Dream
Something to Talk About
The Only Thing We Knew For Sure
Now There's Enough for Everybody
Don't Dream in Black and White
The Coolest Thing in the World
Letting Go
The American Dream Still Lives
Taylor Made
2. WE ARE FAMILY: THE POWER OF THOSE WE LOVE
Something's Gonna Happen
Dedication Night
Her
My American Dream Come True
The Great Coin Caper
My Superstar
I Have to Make This Worth It
That's Life
I Will Never Forget
Under Dawg
The Ace of Hearts
Never Over
3. AIN'T NO MOUNTAIN HIGH ENOUGH: STORIES OF OVERCOMING OBSTACLES
My Guardian Angel
Hold Onto Love
Meeting Life Head-On
Lost and Found
Fourth Time's the Charm
Measuring Success
Taking a Chance
God Had to be Fair
And the Top 10, Too
4. YOU LIFT ME UP: STORIES OF IDOLS TOUCHED BY OTHERS
Tau's Story
My Earth Angel
You Just Never Know
Making a Difference
What I Set Out To Do
Tylee
5. YOU'LL NEVER WALK ALONE: STORIES OF SUPPORT FROM BEHIND-THE-SCENES CREW
Eyelashes
I Have Connections
It's About the Music
Family Ties
It Doesn't Get Better Than This
Holding Steady
I Have a Feeling We're Not in Iowa Anymore
No Traffic on the Extra Mile
I'm Stylin' Now
6. THE WIND BENEATH MY WINGS: STORIES OF FANS TOUCHED BY AMERICAN IDOLS
The Turn of a Page
Of Feathers and Rainbows
Thank You, Katharine
One Simple Word
Clay Aiken, My American Idol
The Youngest Idol Fan
An American Idol Love Affair
The American Idol Roller Coaster
Angels Brought Us Here
The Rocker and the Writer
It's All Clay Aiken's Fault
My Favorite Idol Ever
7. I GOTTA BE ME: STORIES OF STAYING TRUE TO YOURSELF
The Body Shop
Signed, Sealed, and Delivered
The Real Kisha
Not a Bad First Step
The Best Birthday Gift of All
Where Have You Been?
Now I Know
Pens, Anyone?
8. WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS: STORIES OF THOSE WHO HELP US THROUGH
'Til Death Do Us Part
Everyone's Girl
The Judges of Judson High
Ready to Rock
It's All Perfect
Some Things are Priceless
Finall Home
More Chicken Soup?
Supporting Others
Who is Jack Canfield?
Who is Mark Victor Hansen?
Who is Deborah Halperin Poneman?
Writers and Editors
Contributors
Permissions
Themes & Symbolism edit
Series & Lists edit
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Authors & Contributors edit
- Jack Canfield (Creator)
- Mark Victor Hansen (Editor)
- Debra Poneman (Editor)
Other Contributors:
- Melinda Doolittle (Contributor)
- Carmen Rasmusen (Contributor)
- Jim Verraros (Contributor)
- Cecile Frot-Coutaz (Contributor)
- Kimberly Locke (Contributor)
- Ruben Studdard (Contributor)
- Nigel Lythgoe (Contributor)
- Patrick Lynn (Contributor)
- Chris Sligh (Contributor)
- Radhika Schwartz (Contributor)
- Heather Cook Lindsay (Contributor)
- Natalie Burge (Contributor)
- Matt Rohde (Contributor)
- Sallie A. Rodman (Contributor)
- Scott Savol (Contributor)
- Nikko Smith (Contributor)
- Tamyra Gray (Contributor)
- Phil Stacey (Contributor)
- John Stevens (Contributor)
- Chris Richardson (Contributor)
- Dena Harris (Contributor)
- Ace Young (Contributor)
- Anthony Fedorov (Contributor)
- Constantine Maroulis (Contributor)
- George Huff (Contributor)
- Lise Hintze (Contributor)
- Sabrina Sloan (Contributor)
- Kimberly Caldwell (Contributor)
- Gina Glocksen (Contributor)
- Tanesha Ross (Contributor)
- Melissa McGhee (Contributor)
- Kim Estep (Contributor)
- Mandisa (Contributor)
- Carrie Underwood (Contributor)
- Vonzell Solomon (Contributor)
- Clay Aiken (Contributor)
- Jasmine Trias (Contributor)
- Lisa Tucker (Contributor)
- Nikki McKibbin (Contributor)
- Mezhgan Hussainy (Contributor)
- Debra Byrd (Contributor)
- Dorian Holley (Contributor)
- Debra Williams (Contributor)
- Michael Orland (Contributor)
- Bruce Gowers (Contributor)
- Dean Banowetz (Contributor)
- Rickey Minor (Contributor)
- Miles Siggins (Contributor)
- Lexie Matthews (Contributor)
- Jennifer Crain (Contributor)
- Nicole Merchut (Contributor)
- Amy Johnson (Contributor)
- Melissa Shown (Contributor)
- Michelle Rossi (Contributor)
- Nicky Pratt (Contributor)
- Jayne Marquit (Contributor)
- Cynthia Borris (Contributor)
- Mary Baust (Contributor)
- Emily Weaver (Contributor)
- Bucky Covington (Contributor)
- Sanjaya Malakar (Contributor)
- Lakisha Jones (Contributor)
- Kevin Covias (Contributor)
- Anwar Robinson (Contributor)
- Latoya London (Contributor)
- Blake Lewis (Contributor)
- Jon Peter Lewis (Contributor)
- Sherman Pore (Contributor)
- Paris Bennett (Contributor)
- Allison Pittman (Contributor)
- Haley Scarnato (Contributor)
- Charles Boyd (Contributor)
- Charles Grigsby (Contributor)
- Ramona Grigsby (Contributor)
- Jordin Sparks (Contributor)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: HCI
Country: USA
Publication Date: November 15, 2007
ISBN: 0757306454
Page Count: 288
Publisher: HCI
Country: USA
Publication Date: November 15, 2007
ISBN: 0757306454
Page Count: 288
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 158.128
Subjects edit
- Books › Entertainment › Music › Musical Genres › Popular
- Books › Religion & Spirituality › Authors, A-Z › ( C ) › Canfield, Jack
- Books › Health, Mind & Body › Self-Help › Success
- Books › Health, Mind & Body › Recovery › Alcoholism
- Books › Health, Mind & Body › Self-Help › Motivational
- Books › Entertainment › Pop Culture › Music
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