Tales2Inspire Sampler
Six inspiring stories, one complete story taken from each of the Tales2Inspire® books. These true stories, each a winner in the Tales2Inspire annual competition, are often compared to the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, with one feature that sets them apart: the stories contain original photo images which substantially enhance their power. (And as a bonus, if your e-reader supports full color, these photos will appear in vibrant colors.)
Each of the books in the Tales2Inspire series is named for a different gem symbolically tied to the theme of that collection.
Below, following each title included in this sampler, you can find the gem collection in which that story appears, the symbolic meaning of that gem and a brief synopsis of that story.
THE VOICE by Stan Cupery M.D.: (from the EMERALD Collection)
MEANING OF THIS GEM: psychic powers and the promotion of self-knowledge)
SYNOPSIS: Time is running out for this newborn infant, rescued from an abandoned tenement building in the dead of winter . . . until one doctor hears a voice which inspires him to try an unheard approach after quiet moment of prayer. Since the Emerald is the gemstone symbolizing psychic powers and the promotion of self-knowledge,THE VOICE seemed a perfect story to include in a book filled with 'Beyond Coincidence' stories.
AND THE MUSIC PLAYS ON by Charles Musgrave, Ph.D.: (from the TOPAZ Collection - Stories of Awakenings & Aha Moments:
MEANING OF THIS GEM: self-realization, promotion of energy, truth and forgiveness)
SYNOPSIS: A talented musician lies in a deep coma, and his family is advised to start planning his memorial service until . . . , his trumpet literally brings him back to life.
Since the Topaz is the gemstone symbolizing self-realization and the promotion of energy, AND THE MUSIC PLAYS On seemed a perfect story to include in a book filled with 'Awakenings ' stories.
MY SPECIAL BOY, OBI by Ashley Howland: (from the SAPPHIRE Collection)
MEANING OF THIS GEM: a helper with communication, insight, intuition, and inspiration)
SYNOPSIS: A lab named Obi becomes one teacher's chief motivational tool as she works with her most challenging students. Obi surely proved his worth when his teacher used him as part of her school behavior management program. This story is filled with Ashley's wonderful recollections of her beloved dog, Obi.
Since the Sapphire is the gemstone symbolizing communication, peace, happiness, insight, intuition and inspiration, MY SPECIAL BOY, OBI seemed a perfect story to include in this book for Obi too was filled with 'Insight and inspiration'.
SEVEN MARATHONS - SEVEN CONTINENTS by Winter Vinecki(from the RUBYCollection) -
MEANING OF THIS GEM: opening of the heart to friendship and love)
SYNOPSIS: Instead of sitting around just feeling sad after her Dad's untimely death, Winter set out to fulfill a promise she made to herself, a challenges fulfills in her dad's memory. Her accomplishment lands her a coveted place in the Guinness Book of Records.
Since the Ruby is the gemstone symbolizing opening of the heart to friendship and love, Winter's story seemed a perfect fit for a book filled with gifts of compassion.
PANTOMIME HUNTER by James Osborne (from the CRYSTAL Collection
MEANING OF THIS GEM: sparkles with laughter, giving off their own special energy)
SYNOPSIS: This quiet schoolboy shows a surprisingly wicked sense of humor when called upon to do a pantomime before the class.
Since the Crystal, like laughter, sparkle while giving off their own special energy, this story seemed a good fit in a book filled with humorous stories.
Finally we have the sixth story in this sampler, THE MIRACLE OF MAGGIE (from the GARNET Collection
MEANING OF THIS GEM: protective energy, commitment, honesty and faith)
SYNOPSIS: Once you read this story, you too will be convinced that the survival of a horse named Maggie is nothing short of a miracle.
Since the Garnet is the gemstone symbolizing protective energy, commitment, honesty, hope and faith, the story of Maggie fit well in a collection of fur and feather stories.
As you can see, although the subjects of Tales2inspire stories vary, they are all held together by one common theme: inspiration.
You might read them in one sitting but if you are like many of the readers before you, you will probably want to go back and read many of them over and over again.
If this sampler has whetted your appetite for more of the same, be sure to visit my blog on the tales2inspire website, where you will be treated to many more inspiring stories.
And if you decide to add any of the Tales2Inspire books to your collection, know that all but this sampler are available in both print and e-book formats at all major retail and online book selling sites.
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Each of the books in the Tales2Inspire series is named for a different gem symbolically tied to the theme of that collection.
Below, following each title included in this sampler, you can find the gem collection in which that story appears, the symbolic meaning of that gem and a brief synopsis of that story.
THE VOICE by Stan Cupery M.D.: (from the EMERALD Collection)
MEANING OF THIS GEM: psychic powers and the promotion of self-knowledge)
SYNOPSIS: Time is running out for this newborn infant, rescued from an abandoned tenement building in the dead of winter . . . until one doctor hears a voice which inspires him to try an unheard approach after quiet moment of prayer. Since the Emerald is the gemstone symbolizing psychic powers and the promotion of self-knowledge,THE VOICE seemed a perfect story to include in a book filled with 'Beyond Coincidence' stories.
AND THE MUSIC PLAYS ON by Charles Musgrave, Ph.D.: (from the TOPAZ Collection - Stories of Awakenings & Aha Moments:
MEANING OF THIS GEM: self-realization, promotion of energy, truth and forgiveness)
SYNOPSIS: A talented musician lies in a deep coma, and his family is advised to start planning his memorial service until . . . , his trumpet literally brings him back to life.
Since the Topaz is the gemstone symbolizing self-realization and the promotion of energy, AND THE MUSIC PLAYS On seemed a perfect story to include in a book filled with 'Awakenings ' stories.
MY SPECIAL BOY, OBI by Ashley Howland: (from the SAPPHIRE Collection)
MEANING OF THIS GEM: a helper with communication, insight, intuition, and inspiration)
SYNOPSIS: A lab named Obi becomes one teacher's chief motivational tool as she works with her most challenging students. Obi surely proved his worth when his teacher used him as part of her school behavior management program. This story is filled with Ashley's wonderful recollections of her beloved dog, Obi.
Since the Sapphire is the gemstone symbolizing communication, peace, happiness, insight, intuition and inspiration, MY SPECIAL BOY, OBI seemed a perfect story to include in this book for Obi too was filled with 'Insight and inspiration'.
SEVEN MARATHONS - SEVEN CONTINENTS by Winter Vinecki(from the RUBYCollection) -
MEANING OF THIS GEM: opening of the heart to friendship and love)
SYNOPSIS: Instead of sitting around just feeling sad after her Dad's untimely death, Winter set out to fulfill a promise she made to herself, a challenges fulfills in her dad's memory. Her accomplishment lands her a coveted place in the Guinness Book of Records.
Since the Ruby is the gemstone symbolizing opening of the heart to friendship and love, Winter's story seemed a perfect fit for a book filled with gifts of compassion.
PANTOMIME HUNTER by James Osborne (from the CRYSTAL Collection
MEANING OF THIS GEM: sparkles with laughter, giving off their own special energy)
SYNOPSIS: This quiet schoolboy shows a surprisingly wicked sense of humor when called upon to do a pantomime before the class.
Since the Crystal, like laughter, sparkle while giving off their own special energy, this story seemed a good fit in a book filled with humorous stories.
Finally we have the sixth story in this sampler, THE MIRACLE OF MAGGIE (from the GARNET Collection
MEANING OF THIS GEM: protective energy, commitment, honesty and faith)
SYNOPSIS: Once you read this story, you too will be convinced that the survival of a horse named Maggie is nothing short of a miracle.
Since the Garnet is the gemstone symbolizing protective energy, commitment, honesty, hope and faith, the story of Maggie fit well in a collection of fur and feather stories.
As you can see, although the subjects of Tales2inspire stories vary, they are all held together by one common theme: inspiration.
You might read them in one sitting but if you are like many of the readers before you, you will probably want to go back and read many of them over and over again.
If this sampler has whetted your appetite for more of the same, be sure to visit my blog on the tales2inspire website, where you will be treated to many more inspiring stories.
And if you decide to add any of the Tales2Inspire books to your collection, know that all but this sampler are available in both print and e-book formats at all major retail and online book selling sites.
Tales2Inspire Sampler
Six inspiring stories, one complete story taken from each of the Tales2Inspire® books. These true stories, each a winner in the Tales2Inspire annual competition, are often compared to the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, with one feature that sets them apart: the stories contain original photo images which substantially enhance their power. (And as a bonus, if your e-reader supports full color, these photos will appear in vibrant colors.)
Each of the books in the Tales2Inspire series is named for a different gem symbolically tied to the theme of that collection.
Below, following each title included in this sampler, you can find the gem collection in which that story appears, the symbolic meaning of that gem and a brief synopsis of that story.
THE VOICE by Stan Cupery M.D.: (from the EMERALD Collection)
MEANING OF THIS GEM: psychic powers and the promotion of self-knowledge)
SYNOPSIS: Time is running out for this newborn infant, rescued from an abandoned tenement building in the dead of winter . . . until one doctor hears a voice which inspires him to try an unheard approach after quiet moment of prayer. Since the Emerald is the gemstone symbolizing psychic powers and the promotion of self-knowledge,THE VOICE seemed a perfect story to include in a book filled with 'Beyond Coincidence' stories.
AND THE MUSIC PLAYS ON by Charles Musgrave, Ph.D.: (from the TOPAZ Collection - Stories of Awakenings & Aha Moments:
MEANING OF THIS GEM: self-realization, promotion of energy, truth and forgiveness)
SYNOPSIS: A talented musician lies in a deep coma, and his family is advised to start planning his memorial service until . . . , his trumpet literally brings him back to life.
Since the Topaz is the gemstone symbolizing self-realization and the promotion of energy, AND THE MUSIC PLAYS On seemed a perfect story to include in a book filled with 'Awakenings ' stories.
MY SPECIAL BOY, OBI by Ashley Howland: (from the SAPPHIRE Collection)
MEANING OF THIS GEM: a helper with communication, insight, intuition, and inspiration)
SYNOPSIS: A lab named Obi becomes one teacher's chief motivational tool as she works with her most challenging students. Obi surely proved his worth when his teacher used him as part of her school behavior management program. This story is filled with Ashley's wonderful recollections of her beloved dog, Obi.
Since the Sapphire is the gemstone symbolizing communication, peace, happiness, insight, intuition and inspiration, MY SPECIAL BOY, OBI seemed a perfect story to include in this book for Obi too was filled with 'Insight and inspiration'.
SEVEN MARATHONS - SEVEN CONTINENTS by Winter Vinecki(from the RUBYCollection) -
MEANING OF THIS GEM: opening of the heart to friendship and love)
SYNOPSIS: Instead of sitting around just feeling sad after her Dad's untimely death, Winter set out to fulfill a promise she made to herself, a challenges fulfills in her dad's memory. Her accomplishment lands her a coveted place in the Guinness Book of Records.
Since the Ruby is the gemstone symbolizing opening of the heart to friendship and love, Winter's story seemed a perfect fit for a book filled with gifts of compassion.
PANTOMIME HUNTER by James Osborne (from the CRYSTAL Collection
MEANING OF THIS GEM: sparkles with laughter, giving off their own special energy)
SYNOPSIS: This quiet schoolboy shows a surprisingly wicked sense of humor when called upon to do a pantomime before the class.
Since the Crystal, like laughter, sparkle while giving off their own special energy, this story seemed a good fit in a book filled with humorous stories.
Finally we have the sixth story in this sampler, THE MIRACLE OF MAGGIE (from the GARNET Collection
MEANING OF THIS GEM: protective energy, commitment, honesty and faith)
SYNOPSIS: Once you read this story, you too will be convinced that the survival of a horse named Maggie is nothing short of a miracle.
Since the Garnet is the gemstone symbolizing protective energy, commitment, honesty, hope and faith, the story of Maggie fit well in a collection of fur and feather stories.
As you can see, although the subjects of Tales2inspire stories vary, they are all held together by one common theme: inspiration.
You might read them in one sitting but if you are like many of the readers before you, you will probably want to go back and read many of them over and over again.
If this sampler has whetted your appetite for more of the same, be sure to visit my blog on the tales2inspire website, where you will be treated to many more inspiring stories.
And if you decide to add any of the Tales2Inspire books to your collection, know that all but this sampler are available in both print and e-book formats at all major retail and online book selling sites.
Each of the books in the Tales2Inspire series is named for a different gem symbolically tied to the theme of that collection.
Below, following each title included in this sampler, you can find the gem collection in which that story appears, the symbolic meaning of that gem and a brief synopsis of that story.
THE VOICE by Stan Cupery M.D.: (from the EMERALD Collection)
MEANING OF THIS GEM: psychic powers and the promotion of self-knowledge)
SYNOPSIS: Time is running out for this newborn infant, rescued from an abandoned tenement building in the dead of winter . . . until one doctor hears a voice which inspires him to try an unheard approach after quiet moment of prayer. Since the Emerald is the gemstone symbolizing psychic powers and the promotion of self-knowledge,THE VOICE seemed a perfect story to include in a book filled with 'Beyond Coincidence' stories.
AND THE MUSIC PLAYS ON by Charles Musgrave, Ph.D.: (from the TOPAZ Collection - Stories of Awakenings & Aha Moments:
MEANING OF THIS GEM: self-realization, promotion of energy, truth and forgiveness)
SYNOPSIS: A talented musician lies in a deep coma, and his family is advised to start planning his memorial service until . . . , his trumpet literally brings him back to life.
Since the Topaz is the gemstone symbolizing self-realization and the promotion of energy, AND THE MUSIC PLAYS On seemed a perfect story to include in a book filled with 'Awakenings ' stories.
MY SPECIAL BOY, OBI by Ashley Howland: (from the SAPPHIRE Collection)
MEANING OF THIS GEM: a helper with communication, insight, intuition, and inspiration)
SYNOPSIS: A lab named Obi becomes one teacher's chief motivational tool as she works with her most challenging students. Obi surely proved his worth when his teacher used him as part of her school behavior management program. This story is filled with Ashley's wonderful recollections of her beloved dog, Obi.
Since the Sapphire is the gemstone symbolizing communication, peace, happiness, insight, intuition and inspiration, MY SPECIAL BOY, OBI seemed a perfect story to include in this book for Obi too was filled with 'Insight and inspiration'.
SEVEN MARATHONS - SEVEN CONTINENTS by Winter Vinecki(from the RUBYCollection) -
MEANING OF THIS GEM: opening of the heart to friendship and love)
SYNOPSIS: Instead of sitting around just feeling sad after her Dad's untimely death, Winter set out to fulfill a promise she made to herself, a challenges fulfills in her dad's memory. Her accomplishment lands her a coveted place in the Guinness Book of Records.
Since the Ruby is the gemstone symbolizing opening of the heart to friendship and love, Winter's story seemed a perfect fit for a book filled with gifts of compassion.
PANTOMIME HUNTER by James Osborne (from the CRYSTAL Collection
MEANING OF THIS GEM: sparkles with laughter, giving off their own special energy)
SYNOPSIS: This quiet schoolboy shows a surprisingly wicked sense of humor when called upon to do a pantomime before the class.
Since the Crystal, like laughter, sparkle while giving off their own special energy, this story seemed a good fit in a book filled with humorous stories.
Finally we have the sixth story in this sampler, THE MIRACLE OF MAGGIE (from the GARNET Collection
MEANING OF THIS GEM: protective energy, commitment, honesty and faith)
SYNOPSIS: Once you read this story, you too will be convinced that the survival of a horse named Maggie is nothing short of a miracle.
Since the Garnet is the gemstone symbolizing protective energy, commitment, honesty, hope and faith, the story of Maggie fit well in a collection of fur and feather stories.
As you can see, although the subjects of Tales2inspire stories vary, they are all held together by one common theme: inspiration.
You might read them in one sitting but if you are like many of the readers before you, you will probably want to go back and read many of them over and over again.
If this sampler has whetted your appetite for more of the same, be sure to visit my blog on the tales2inspire website, where you will be treated to many more inspiring stories.
And if you decide to add any of the Tales2Inspire books to your collection, know that all but this sampler are available in both print and e-book formats at all major retail and online book selling sites.
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| BN ID: | 2940156963034 |
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| Publisher: | Lois W. Stern |
| Publication date: | 10/28/2016 |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | eBook |
| File size: | 3 MB |
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