The Miracles Among Us: How God's Grace Plays a Role in Healing

by Marc Siegel

Discovering God's grace in healing and renewal, 'The Miracles Among Us' takes readers on a spiritual odyssey through diverse life stories, emphasizing the transformative might of faith and endurance. Its purpose is to motivate readers to seek divine intervention in their healing paths and find solace in their struggles.

Genres: Christian, Nonfiction, Faith, Christian Non Fiction, Religion, Spirituality, Christianity

245 pages, Hardcover

First published November 18, 2025

Reviews

[Suzanne · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5 really. The book wasn't what I was expecting. The stories were good, some pretty amazing, but the writing was abysmal. It was pretty disjointed and EVERYTHING was written in the present tense. No mention of Jesus in the book

[McKenzie Crockett · Rating 1 out of 5]

I only made it about 20% of the way through this book before I unfortunately decided to stop. If nothing else, this book is interesting and maybe encouraging if you’re going through a health issue, but it didn’t necessarily feel scriptural to me and it isn’t what I was expecting.

I would have loved to see more scriptures or examples of miracles from the actual Bible along with the stories Dr. Siegel has seen in his years of medicine. Not to say that these stories aren’t true or that they can’t stand alone as evidence that we serve a powerful God, but it was feeling like a rattling off of unexplained medical stories and was almost lacking some more substance.

I did not love the way this was written and while I’m sure Dr. Siegel hasn’t studied writing or anything, I was sort of surprised at the way this at times was reading as… unprofessional? “After the MRI, they are sitting there waiting, and…” It very often seemed like a person telling their friend a story. It was authentic in that way, but not necessarily my cup of tea in a nonfiction book.

Lastly, if you’re not already a believer, I don’t know that this is spreading a totally true picture of God. Some of the language used can be tricky. An example is this - “God performs the miracles he wants, not necessarily the ones you are asking him to do.” - while I agree to this to an extent and believe that sometimes what we need doesn’t always look like what we think it will, I would struggle with some of these statements if I was reading this without knowing what I know about God. He also mentioned about how God essentially repays our kindness with miracles, but miracles aren’t limited to ‘good or kind people.’ I guess I feel that statements like these can be misleading of His character and makes it seem as if He isn’t a God who listens to us or wants to give us the desires of our hearts.

[Darlene Corbett · Rating 5 out of 5]

For some reason, Goodreads prevents me from listing it under Audible. But I did listen to it there. No matter, a fabulous reminder by a warm and caring physician that faith and science can mix. One doesn't have to extinguish the other. I highly recommend this read. Hope and unexplained healing stream through it. Yes, miracles do exist.

[Linda Schmidt- · Rating 5 out of 5]

Whether or not a reader is religious, Dr. Siegel presents an interesting variety of detailed accounts of healing and recovery. As a person of faith, I found the stories of people holding various religious views truly miraculous.

[Henry Kuechly · Rating 2 out of 5]

Meh. Written for 4th grade reading level

[hannah grace · Rating 1 out of 5]

this is not theologically sound, there was such an extreme absence of Jesus in a “Christian” book that it started to feel like it was more about him that about God.

[Kaitlin Rawe · Rating 3 out of 5]

There were incredible medical miracles in this book. I enjoyed the variety of the stories ranging in patients of different ages, geographic, etc. However, the chapters often felt repetitive of their own details and dragged out in my opinion.

[Susan Gevaert · Rating 3 out of 5]

The content of this book gets 5 stars, it is wonderful, inspiring and non-denominational. However I can’t get used to his use of the present tense throughout. It is very confusing and I often have to reread sentences to figure out the meaning. I’m sure it was done for a reason, but I can’t imagine what that reason was. If you can get past that (pun intended), I highly recommend this book for all!

[Laurie Jones · Rating 1 out of 5]

I did not finish. It was so poorly written. It was nothing like they advertised or what I expected.

[Moni · Rating 2 out of 5]

I can’t finish this one. It’s not a bad book, but it’s such a boring book. It starts wonderfully, with two great forewords, and some wonderful miracle cases of people recovering from health issues. I enjoyed those and was introduced to a few cases I had never heard of. But it just keeps going, more and more sick people who are miraculously healed, and I just got so bored with the repetition. I get it, there are people out there whose stories are worthy of being told, but can you please take a look at a more diverse amount of cases? Isn’t there a miraculous case of a person who was able to keep their house (or buy a house!) under miraculous circumstances, or a lady who finished her PhD after tremendous obstacles with the grace and help of God? Sadly I didn’t make it past 25% because I just couldn’t take any more sickness and near-death problems. Sigh.

[Cori · Rating 3 out of 5]

I listened to the audiobook. I wanted to love this book, but it just didn’t have an impact.

[Shannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very inspiring book about miracles that gives me hope and faith and healing. However one aspect that stood out to me—and not entirely in a positive way—was how some of these “miracles” seemed closely tied to the patients’ financial resources or their connections to influential people. At times, it felt less like pure chance or divine intervention and more like access to exceptional care that isn’t available to everyone. This doesn’t take away from the power of the stories, but it does add a layer of complexity that the book doesn’t fully address.

Overall, it’s a compelling and emotional book that’s well worth reading, but it left me questioning how universal these “miracles” really are.

[JPR · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed the premise of the book but it was not overly enthralling. Congressman Scalise’s story was really meaningful.

[Melissa Coffman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not as good as I was expecting but some very miraculous stories nonetheless!

[Linda C · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you don't already believe in miracles and the power of prayer, this book will probably not convince you. Unexplained doesn't necessarilly mean miraculous. If you do believe in those things, there are some incredible stories here that will reinforce your beliefs. Not great writing, but worth a read. There is one chapter that is repetitive, almost as if two different drafts were merged into the chapter.

I do admire Dr. Seigel for his medical expertise and his willingness to share his knowledge in layman's terms on various platforms. I also admire his willingness to help people. I think he is a genuinely good person. As he points out many times in the book, many of these miracles wouldn't have happened without the dedication and skill of doctors and other medical personnel. What he doesn't specifically discuss is that the connections and resources available to the friends and families of the victims of accidents, disease, and war also played a large part in them getting the best of care.

So, miracles? It depends on your point of view. Mine is that they exist.

[Dave · Rating 3 out of 5]

There are some great stories in those books about how prayer can assist patients in recovering from extreme injures and debilitating diseases. There was a fair amount of repetitive statements in chapters, but overall this is a good book.

[Kristin Ennuso · Rating 3 out of 5]

The medical miracles were fascinating and I enjoyed learning more about Lourdes. Quick read due to the various stories the author tells throughout. I appreciated that the author incorporated both scientific and religious perspectives. There is a useful section that includes several healing prayers, which I will put to good use.

[Ashley · Rating 2 out of 5]

Rough read. The author was just all over the place and it was very poorly written. The content was there and good, but poorly portrayed.

[Elaine · Rating 3 out of 5]

The stories of various medical cases are amazing, as are the people involved. I found it a little difficult to read because of the repetition and the structure of the sentences.

[Elaine Sorsby · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really wanted to give this book a 3.5, but that’s not an option. Very interesting stories, but Dr. Siegel is not a writer. I enjoyed the book, and you probably will, too, but really a 3.5.

[Beth Kaminske · Rating 4 out of 5]

The medical miracles were amazing! The writing at times was only mediocre.

[Carolyn Quenneville · Rating 4 out of 5]

not exactly a novel , but interesting stories of impossible events that truly had the hand of God.

[Mark Bailey · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is presented in a pretty straight forward way. There are many accounts of miracles and the details of how they came about here. Some are pretty graphic, but not in an over the top way.

It is also pretty easy to see that the author gives equal and discerning credit to both the spiritual AND the scientific/medical components when it comes to giving adequate credit for the miracle; sometimes there is obviously a miracle that occurs, that is when the odds are stacked against any legitimate chances of recovery for the patient in question. Other times the patient beats the odds. but it was in a situation where the chances for full recovery were potentially fair.

Interesting, too, was the disclosure that the Catholic Church actually has a pretty comprehensive rating system when it comes to deciding whether or not an event actually IS a miracle.

There is, overall, a balance when it comes to deciding if a recovery, or survival, is considered to be a miracle. or at least to what extent it may be considered to be one.

Due credit is given in these accounts to both the divine and scientific aspects, which may be surprising to some who are on one side (scientific) or the other (all miracles are divine intervention). Not preachy. not arrogantly scientific, just down the middle. This is as it SHOULD be.

You will notice that this review concentrates on the balance of the two (scientific vs divine). There's good reason for this; it is refreshing to see equity in writing. Not something you see all that often, particularly when it comes to openly debated subjects such as miracles. We have free will. For believers, we also have a very real divine influence (trust me, have experienced it firsthand). There is no reason that both cannot exist concurrently.

[Vicki · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an encouraging and faith-centered read that blends medical insight with personal stories of healing. Dr. Siegel brings a unique perspective as both a physician and a believer, and I appreciated how he explored the connection between science, faith, and the power of hope.

The book is made up of real-life stories, and some were more impactful than others, but overall they carried a consistent message of resilience and trust in something greater. I really liked that it didn't feel preachy; instead, it was more focused on reflection and encouragement.

At times, it felt a bit repetitive in theme, but the intention behind it is clear: to offer comfort and remind readers that healing can take many forms: physical, emotional, and spiritual. One more thing Dr. Siegel made clear is that miracles come in small forms, many added together, and not just huge ones like a blind person suddenly can see. I look for miracles all the time and believe in them...just look at the birth of a newborn and think of what all had to happen for that baby to form and be born and breathe and be perfect. But there are miracles in imperfections too...we just need to see them.

If you enjoy uplifting nonfiction with a strong faith element and meaningful personal stories, this is definitely worth reading.

[Douglas Lanzo · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Miracles Among Us chronicles some extraordinary medical outcomes and in most cases leaves it to the reader to ascribe how much divine versus human intervention versus combination thereof achieved the results. The most powerful accounts for me were those without medical explanations, and it provided a most moving account of a surgeon without traditional surgical training operating successfully on thousands of patients each year in war-torn Sudan - A modern day Albert Schweitzer.

I was somewhat disappointed in the increasing attention as the book progressives to extraordinary feats of physicians versus otherwise inexplicable miraculous healings, which I believe are more prevalent than the book credits. In fact, it doesn't mention as much as it should of the Judaic and Christian teachings in the Bible regarding healings - i.e., Lazarus' being raised from the dead or lepers being healed. There were no physicians to credit for those extraordinary interventions and none for many healed by prayer, at shrines, at faith-infused congregations and by medical missionaries who use their skills but rely on God for miracles every day...

[Debora Quinn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I heard an interview with Dr. Siegel and was very interested in reading this book. So often I've read about medical miracles that include out-of-body-experiences, and doctors feeling as though they are being guided by an unseen entity. Those stories always intrigue me, but this book doesn't go in that direction. Instead, Dr. Siegel tells how medicine, whether through training or some other manner is miraculous in saving people who should not have survived. He shares how circumstances fall into place that should not have happened, except through divine intervention. Two doctors watching a procedure on YouTube in a remote area when the Wi-Fi was iffy at best, a first responder being guided by a voice to find a young boy, and others. Dr. Siegel does bring prayer and spiritual belief into the book with a number of stories. He makes it clear he believes it's a combination of medical procedures and a strong belief in God's intervention that have saved these people. I would recommend this book to those interested in another way God shows His presence.

[Kenneth · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author is a doctor and a medical professor at NYU and has been for many years. In this book are astounding stories of people who were extremely sick or injured and who weren't expected to survive, but they did in spite of the odds against them. Usually, their doctors were working very hard to save them against all expectations. The patients' families were praying for them. Some were Christian, others Jewish, not all of the patients were religious. The "miracles" are not the type where a faith healer prays and "poof!" the patient is suddenly healed. But the author sees a real dovetailing of faith, prayer and modern medical technology and God using doctors' hands as the means of healing. Overall, I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to understand some of the ways God works in our world.

[Sandy Sullivan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a hard book to review as it is quite different than what I usually read. I really have a tremendous respect for Dr. Siegel. I listen to him on TV often and know he is very smart and also has a deep faith in God. I specifically like what he and Cardinal Timothy Dolan refer to as ‘soft miracles’. These are not ones that the Catholic Church verifies that meet the stringent criteria. These are incidents that happen to people where there is no realistic or logical reason for the recoveries these people have had. Patients whose odds were so minimal that they were given no hope of recovery who ended up with a complete miracle recovery. He talks about how God and doctors work hand in hand. He speaks of God always answering our prayers, but not always giving us the answer we are praying for.

[Bob Jenkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

I saw this book on Fox News, with the author speaking about it. We have come to know the author, Dr Marc Siegel over the years with his often commentary on Fox. This brought me to want to read this book. His chapters are all a particular patient, accident or sickness that he describes. He feels strongly that there is Devine intervention in many cases, where people recover from the impossible. Very interesting stories. Some we have heard, some we have not.
His message is that there is a “higher power” out there that helps in situations. Not everything can be explained in a rational way. Some call it”luck.” Dr Siegel calls it “faith.”
This book had some dry parts to it, for me. But a very interesting read. I agree with him, you must have faith in this life.

[Francesca Pohlman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Dr. Marc Siegel authors a book about miracles that take place mainly in medical communities, including remote villages where combat is taking place. He is an internist and clinical professor in NYC, so he uses technical language to describe physical healing. Miracles that he writes about involve babies, children, athletes, congressmen, doctors, dreams, veterans, religious sites, terrorist events, sport accidents, and relationships. He is Jewish, but he includes miracles of people with different faith or no faith. While the content is interesting and inspiring, the writing style is repetitive, dry, and nonengaging.