Best of Reader's Digest Vol 3 -Celebrating 100 Years

by Reader's Digest (Editor)

Overview

From heartwarming and humorous stories about community, pets, and family to insightful essays from influential writers and stirring accounts of everyday heroes, The Best of Reader’s Digest will inspire you, amuse you, and always remind you of the good in humanity.

This impressive collection contains the very best of 100 years of Reader’s Digest stories. The book is brimming with inspiring tales about family and society, funny takes on human nature, and poignant personal accounts of important cultural events and historical eras. With essays from influential writers and entertainers nestled alongside remarkable tales about everyday heroes, this volume is sure to have something for everyone. You’ll laugh, learn, reflect, and be inspired by the diverse stories, including:

*Queens of the Road: An adult daughter reflects upon the humorous, occasionally exasperating exchanges she has with her mother while they “enjoy” long road trips together; she offers tongue-in-cheek and witty advice to those looking to do the same.

*I Get a Lot More Than I Give: Entertainer and USO legend Bob Hope gives a touching firsthand account of performing for GIs at Christmastime in Vietnam, describes the valuable life lessons he’s learned in the process, and shares emotional memories of encounters with wounded soldiers.

*Fire Lover: Writer Joseph Wambaugh delivers a page-turning account of the investigation into a series of California arsons that occurred in the 1980s. Now-infamous arson investigator John Orr intimately participates in the case, but he’s ultimately revealed to be the arsonist in question.

*Why We Forgive: In an intimate essay, revered activist and theologian Desmond Tutu meditates on the value of forgiveness. Recalling the physical and verbal abuse his father inflicted upon his family, Tutu acknowledges that forgiveness can be difficult but reminds readers that “the only way to experience healing and peace is to forgive.”

*A Fight for Life at 35,000 Feet: When 35-year-old Theresa de Bara goes into premature labor in the middle of a flight, the crew and passengers have no choice but to jump to action. This dramatic and suspenseful account describes the efforts of two paramedics and a doctor on board to ensure the safety and health of Theresa and her baby.

In addition, the book features hilarious jokes and cartoons, classic illustrations and photographs, and true stories from readers like you.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781621458401
Publisher:	Trusted Media Brands
Publication date:	10/04/2022
Series:	Best of Reader's Digest , #3
Pages:	288
Sales rank:	311,551
Product dimensions:	7.20(w) x 10.10(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

A trusted friend in a complicated world, Reader’s Digest is all about being real. Considered America's most trusted brand, Reader’s Digest simplifies and enriches lives by discovering and sharing fascinating stories, interesting ideas and exceptional experiences in addition to advice on health, home, family, food and finance. Looking for something to tickle your funny bone as well? Reader’s Digest has just what the doctor ordered. Our content is delivered in multi-platforms including print, digital, books, and home entertainment products.

Table of Contents

Introduction v

When Does Education Stop? James A. Michener 1

The Undelivered Letter Fulton Oursler 6

Code of the Navajo Bruce Watson 11

The Husband Who Vanished Joseph P. Blank 19

Sit, Stay, Whoa! P.J. O'Rourke 25

A Soldier's Last Bedtime Story Kenneth Miller 32

"Don't Go Away! I'm Alive!" Joe Austell Small 39

Surviving Whole Foods Kelly Maclean 47

The Lady and the Gangsters Lester Velie 51

Back to the Wild Matthew Shaer 62

I Can't Find My Apron Strings Louise Dickenson Rich 69

"They'll Never Find Us" Margot McWilliams 73

Overtaken by Joy Ardis Whitman 83

Tunnel to Freedom Paul Brickhill 88

The Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Witticisms, Quips, Retorts, Rejoinders and Pithy Replies for Every Occasion Reader's Digest editors 105

How to Stop Smoking Herbert Brean 111

A Dog's Life Nick Trout 118

Oak Island's Mysterious "Money Pit" David MacDonald 131

Letter to Olivia Mel Allen 140

"I Get a Lot More Than I Give" Bob Hope 148

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty James Thurber 155

With Wit and Wisdom Hedwig Gafga Burkhard Weitz 164

An Alcoholic's Letter to His Son Anonymous 167

I Confess Derek Burnett 174

A Family Discovers Its Rare Gift Sarah Gray 184

Are You Missing the Best Thing in Life? Norman Vincent Peale 191

Terror in Room 73 Sheldon Kelly 195

Strange Encounter on Coho Creek Morris Homer Erwin 204

An Open Letter to America's Students Dwight D. Eisenhower 210

Leave 'em Laughing! Lizz Winstead 221

A Fight for Life at 35,000 Feet Per Ola Emily D'Aulaire 225

Miniature Golf to the Rescue Elmer Davis 233

"I Think We've Lost Them" Michael Cabbage William Harwood 240

My Dog Reviews the Furniture Andy Simmons 253

Why I Remain a Negro Walter White 258

If Life Is a Bowl of Cherries-What Am I Doing in the Pits? Erma Bombeck 264

Footprints in the Snow Ty Gagne 270

Credits and Acknowledgments 279