Jennifer Read Hawthorne is an award-winning author and poet. She is the author/coauthor of nine books, including the #1 New York Times best sellers "Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul" and "Chicken Soup for the Mother's Soul," as well as two books of poems, "Life As a Prayer” and “A Canopy of Stars.” Together, Jennifer’s books have sold more than 14 million copies and been translated into 35 languages. Jennifer lives in Vero Beach, Florida, where she enjoys writing, spiritual practice, and swimming in the wild Atlantic.