Friends can be one of the most important aspects of life, as demonstrated in a collection of stories that focus on highlighting the bonds between people and what the bonds can and should mean to all of us. Original. 400,000 first printing. Jack Canfield is a best-selling author and one of America’s leading experts in the development of human potential. He is both a dynamic and entertaining speaker and a highly sought-after trainer with a wonderful ability to inform and inspire audiences to pen their hearts, love more openly and pursue their dreams.He is the author and narrator of several best-selling audio- and video cassette programs, including Self Esteem and Peak Performance, How to Build High Self-Esteem, Self-Esteem in the Classroom and Chicken Soup for the Soul – Live. He is regularly seen on television shows such as Good Morning America, 20/20 and NBC Nightly News. Mark Victor Hansen is the #1 New York Times and USA Today best-selling author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. He is a professional speaker who has dedicated his live to enhancing the personal and professional development of others. In the last twenty years, had made over four-thousand presentations to more than 2 million people in 32 countries. Mark and Chrissy Donnelly are the co-founders of the Donnelly Marketing Group and co-authors of 8 previous Chicken Soup for the Soul titles. They live in Phoenix, AZ. Stefanie Adrian is a freelance writer and editor who resides in San Diego.