This follow-on audiobook to Tough Times, Tough People continues Chicken Soup for the Souls focus on inspiration and hope in these difficult times. These inspirational stories remind us that each day holds something to be thankful for whether it is having the sun shine or having food on the table. Power outages and storms, health scares and illnesses, job woes and financial insecurities, housing challenges and family worries test us all. But there is always a silver lining. The simple pleasures of family, home, health, and inexpensive good times are described. These stories of optimism, faith, and strength will make a great start to 2010.