Marci Shimoff is one of the women faces of the biggest self-help book phenomenon in history, Chicken Soup for the Soul. Her six bestselling titles have sold more than 13 million copies worldwide in 33 languages, and have appeared on the NY Times bestseller list for a total of 108 weeks. Marci’s newest book, Happy for No Reason, is being published by Simon and Schuster in December 2007.

An inspirational leader and transformational expert, Marci has inspired hundreds of thousands of people by sharing her breakthrough methods for personal fulfillment, professional success and is an acclaimed authority on the principles of success and happiness. For the past 20 years, she has been named a top-rated speaker and trainer for numerous Fortune 500 companies, including AT&T and General Motors.

Marci is a featured teacher in the hit movie phenomenon and #1 bestselling book, The Secret. The film and book have been watched and read by millions of people worldwide.