After my father died unexpectedly I had a very difficult period of grief and ended up going to see a bereavement specialist. We had many talks about the after-life, the purpose of life, and dying in general. Then, during one session she asked if I believed in Angels. The truth is, I never really thought about it....and I never really gave it much thought again until I was given the opportunity to review Chicken Soup for the Soul: Angels Among Us: 101 Inspirational Stories of Miracles, Faith, and Answered Prayers
. This edition of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series focuses on people who have had real-life run-ins with angels. The stories are organized into the following angelic-themed chapters:
Miraculous Intervention
Divine Messengers
Answered Prayers
Angels in Disguise
Faith in Action
Angelic Visitors
Healing Touches
Love from Beyond
Angel Guides
Angel Protection
Review: I guess what was keeping me from really believing in angels was the classic vision of a cloaked celestial body with large white wings. In my mind, something like this probably does not exist. What I read in this book, however, made me a believer in a more subtler and believable form of angels. The stories contained in the book were not only completely believable, but also very touching. I do not have a clear idea of what angels are. I do not know if they are divine creatures or lost loved ones looking out for us, but I feel pretty convinced that they are present in our lives when we need them. This is one of those books that instill hope and also bring a tear (okay, well many tears) to your eyes. Angels Among Us is definitely one of my favorite Chicken Soup for Souls books to date and I have a feeling I will read some of the stories again when I need a little bit of inspiration or comfort.
Buy it here: Chicken Soup for the Soul books can be found at your local bookstores for $14.95 each. They are also available on Amazon at a discounted price.
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