Chicken Soup for the Soul: Touched by an Angel: 101 Miraculous Stories of Faith, Divine Intervention, and Answered Prayers

by Amy Newmark, Gabrielle Bernstein (Foreword)

Seen or unseen, angels are all around us. In this collection of 101 miraculous stories of faith, divine intervention, and answered prayers, real people share their incredible experiences with angels and the many ways they touch our lives.You only have to look to find the angels in your life. These divine guides, guardian angels, and heavenly messengers help and guide us when we need it most. You will be awed and inspired by these true personal stories from religious and non-religious, about hope, healing, and help from angels.

Genres: Inspirational, Nonfiction, Christian

403 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 7, 2014

About the author

Amy Newmark is the bestselling author, editor-in-chief, and publisher of the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series. Since 2008, she has published 191 new Chicken Soup for the Soul titles, most of them national bestsellers in the U.S. and Canada, more than doubling the number of Chicken Soup for the Soul titles in print today.

Amy is credited with revitalizing the Chicken Soup for the Soul brand, which has been a publishing industry phenomenon since the first book came out in 1993. By compiling inspirational and aspirational true stories curated from ordinary people who have had extraordinary experiences, Amy has kept the thirty-year-old Chicken Soup for the Soul brand fresh and relevant.

Follow Amy on Twitter @amynewmark. Listen to her free podcast, The Chicken Soup for the Soul Podcast, on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, the Podcasts app on iPhone, or by using your favorite podcast app on other devices.

Reviews

[Phyllis Barlow · Rating 3 out of 5]

These were perfect stories to read at night before sleep. Positive, uplifting, and not too long. Most of them were only a couple of pages long. I would read one or two per night and that was just enough to send me off to dreamland with good thoughts. If you like reading something positive with a Christian slant, you will love these tales.

[Rosielaine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was recommended to me by a friend and I have to admit it is the first time I've dipped into a 'Chicken Soup for the Soul' ... this one is definitely worth the time.

The stories are separated into chapters with headings including 'Messages from Heaven', 'A Gift from an Angel' and 'An Auspicious Visitor'. I found the best way to read the stories is to open the book and see what page you fall on. All the stories are different but what they all do is to inspire hope. 'The Scent of a Mother' was the first one I read in which the author manages to create a crystal clear image of her mother by calling on all the senses, not just smell, until you can feel what she feels ... beautiful, evocative writing. Having lost my mother this especially resonated with me.

The stories the authors tell are short but powerful so I would suggest dipping in when you have some time to yourself to be quiet and reflective. And perhaps just reading a few rather than starting at the beginning and finishing at the end.

[Kristin Weber · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was inspired by many of the stories. I especially loved 'The Scent of a Mother' by Sharlene Walker - so well written and the story was so touching. It brought tears to my eyes and gave me goose bumps at the same time!

[Annie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was probably my least favorite of the Chicken Soup books. I thought that all of the stories would be true, but some of them are just not believable, and when you look at the author info, it talks about them being writers of "stories". This makes me think that some are just made-up. I believe in angels, and have my own angel story, so it's not that I am a skeptic. Some of the stories are lovely, some are humorous, and some are shocking.

[Carol · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. I've always believed in Guardian Angels and feel like they have helped me avoid problems in the past even if I didn't specifically know they were there. Good read for this crazy world right now.

[Vickki · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the first time I read a book of this kind. What got my attention was the title, Touched by an Angel, stories of faith, divine intervention and answered prayers. I like to consider myself as a believer in angels, although it has never happened to me personally. This book gives me hope.

[Micky Parise · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very inspiration read.

[Anne Mellstrom · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved it.
Gives a good wholesome feeling especially when experiencing raw grief.

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reading this gem helped put my own close encounters and inexplicable blessings into perspective. One of the top best book purchases I have made.

[Sally Pahler · Rating 3 out of 5]

Stories were good, but not always complete or well written,

[Cherisha · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best books I have ever read. If you believe in Angels, then trust me. Your life is about to change.

[Kelly Kaufman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!

[Vito]

Great real life stories. Very inspiring

[Tanya · Rating 5 out of 5]

an absolute delight this book was to read. I loved it. I enjoyed reading the different encounters people have had with their guardian angels and it strongly reaffirms my beliefs in guardian angels and the afterlife with loved ones watching over us. I really enjoy the chicken soup for the soul books. my mother got me onto them and I will be forever grateful that she did. this is a very good book to read.

[Lindsey Silvestrini · Rating 5 out of 5]

With the weather changing and a chill in the air, who couldn’t use a little chicken soup; both literally and figuratively! Winter is the holiday season where spirits are bright but it can also be a sad, hard time for many. It’s both joyous but sad. For some it’s the first holiday without a loved one and for others, loneliness sinks in even deeper and darker than usual.

I have dealt with depression as an adult and I know the warning signs. Sometimes it’s good to just take time for yourself and read something uplifting like Chicken Soup for the Soul. I know it always lifts my spirits and gives me a renewed perspective on life. Touched an an Angel was even more so with it’s subject matter. Whether or not you believe in angels, you will be moved by these stories! It’s hard not to see God’s hand in it and to believe.

You will read about miracles, divine interventions and even healing that is unexplained medically. I always have a favorite story (or ten) and in this one I liked Undercover Angels because I had a similar experience. I had a car accident where I ran into a full sized truck in my car head on at 65 mph and walked away. There’s no earthly reason I should have. It happened almost ten years ago and I had forgotten about it until reading this. I like that it reminds me of my own life; not to take it for granted, how lucky and blessed I am and that I have seen the hand of angels in my life.

For a season associated with hope and new beginnings, Chicken Soup for the Soul Touched by an Angel is the perfect read this holiday season. I love to curl up with a blanket, coffee and a little chicken soup for the soul!

[LaQuita · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chicken Soup for the Soul has always been a great read no matter what subject they're talking about. I love how there are many different stories that are shared to inspire you. When reading Touched by an Angel, not only does this book make you have faith in the unseen, but it also inspires you and gives you hope. I loved reading the many different stories that were shared in this book because it talked about dealing with grief and knowing that we will heal when we are hurting. These stories not only got me teary eyed, but had me thinking of the loved ones that I have lost. It's always been faith to believe they are in a better place, but looking over us that helps me and I loved reading stories knowing that everyone goes through their own way of both grieving and healing.

An absolutely great read for anyone, even moms with babies. I loved while my two month old was taking a nap, I had time to have a tea and enjoy a story before she woke up. Definitely a book you can take with you on the go.

[April Matovich · Rating 3 out of 5]

Touched by an Angel is a book about supernatural events that happened in peoples' lives. It was interesting to read, as I have not studied angels. I question the accuracy and validity of some the stories as they have been told here, and yet some of they are unexplainable unless you bring God and His mighty Hand into the equasion.

[Marie Buccellato · Rating 5 out of 5]

Received this book as a birthday gift from my daughter - She knows how much I miss my mom & dad & best friend & she knew I needed to read this.
She was so right - Thank you Amy Newmark for helping me learn to have more faith

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Full disclosure: My story "A Patchwork of Hope" is included in this anthology, but I loved all the other inspiring stories I've read.

[Eva · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Chicken Soup Books are always a good read and one that you can pick up and read when you have the time or need the inspiration that you receive from these books.

[Kanomi Okina ||Emily the Seraphim||]

LOVE THIS BOOK! CAN'T WAIT TO READ THE NEXT BOOK!

[Jenna · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was good in terms of providing short stories that people could imagine or relate to.

[Holly Kunz · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent read!

[Megan Kirsch · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved it. Super sad but good!!