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Chicken Soup for the Soul: Miraculous Messages from Heaven: 101 Stories of Eternal Love, Powerful Connections, and Divine Signs from Beyond
When our loved ones leave this world, our connection with them does not end and we often receive signs from the other side These true and touching stories - religious and secular - will amaze and support you.The 101 true and miraculous stories in this book of signs and messages from beyond show that death may take away the physical presence of our loved ones, but not their spirits. This book is for everyone, religious or secular, as people from all walks of life share their amazing experiences with the other side.
369 pages, Paperback
First published October 15, 2013
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Jack Canfield
1,289 books1,752 followersJack Canfield is an American motivational speaker and author. He is best known as the co-creator of the "Chicken Soup for the Soul" book series, which currently has over 124 titles and 100 million copies in print in over 47 languages. According to USA Today, Canfield and his writing partner, Mark Victor Hansen, were the top-selling authors in the United States in 1997.
Canfield received a BA in Chinese History from Harvard University and a Masters from University of Massachusetts. He has worked as a teacher, a workshop facilitator, and a psychotherapist.
Canfield is the founder of "Self Esteem Seminars" in Santa Barbara, and "The Foundation for Self Esteem" in Culver City, California. The stated mission of Self Esteem Seminars is to train entrepreneurs, educators, corporate leaders and employees to achieve their personal and professional goals. The focus of The Foundation for Self Esteem is to train social workers, welfare recipients and human resource professionals.
In 1990,he shared with author Mark Victor Hansen his idea for the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. After three years, the two had compiled sixty-eight stories.
Canfield has appeared on numerous television shows, including Good Morning America, 20/20, Eye to Eye, CNN's Talk Back Live, PBS, The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Montel Williams Show, Larry King Live and the BBC.
Canfield's most recent book, The Success Principles (2005), shares 64 principles that he claims can make people more successful. In 2006, he appeared in the DVD, "The Secret," and shared his insights on the Law of Attraction and tips for achieving success in personal and professional life.
Jack Canfield was born on August 19, 1944, in Fort Worth, TX. He is the son of Elmer and Ellen (a homemaker; maiden name, Taylor). He attended high school at Linsly Military Institute, Wheeling, WV, 1962. He went to college at Harvard University, B.A., 1966; University of Massachusetts at Amherst, M.Ed., 1973. Canfield married Judith Ohlbaum in 1971 (divorced, November 1976); he married Georgia Lee Noble on September 9, 1978 (divorced, December 1999); he married Inga Marie Mahoney on July 4, 2001; children: (first marriage) Oran, David, Kyle, Dania; (second marriage) Christopher Noble. He is a Democrat and a Christian, and his hobbies include tennis, travel, skiing, running, billiards, reading, and guitar.
Canfield received a BA in Chinese History from Harvard University and a Masters from University of Massachusetts. He has worked as a teacher, a workshop facilitator, and a psychotherapist.
Canfield is the founder of "Self Esteem Seminars" in Santa Barbara, and "The Foundation for Self Esteem" in Culver City, California. The stated mission of Self Esteem Seminars is to train entrepreneurs, educators, corporate leaders and employees to achieve their personal and professional goals. The focus of The Foundation for Self Esteem is to train social workers, welfare recipients and human resource professionals.
In 1990,he shared with author Mark Victor Hansen his idea for the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. After three years, the two had compiled sixty-eight stories.
Canfield has appeared on numerous television shows, including Good Morning America, 20/20, Eye to Eye, CNN's Talk Back Live, PBS, The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Montel Williams Show, Larry King Live and the BBC.
Canfield's most recent book, The Success Principles (2005), shares 64 principles that he claims can make people more successful. In 2006, he appeared in the DVD, "The Secret," and shared his insights on the Law of Attraction and tips for achieving success in personal and professional life.
Jack Canfield was born on August 19, 1944, in Fort Worth, TX. He is the son of Elmer and Ellen (a homemaker; maiden name, Taylor). He attended high school at Linsly Military Institute, Wheeling, WV, 1962. He went to college at Harvard University, B.A., 1966; University of Massachusetts at Amherst, M.Ed., 1973. Canfield married Judith Ohlbaum in 1971 (divorced, November 1976); he married Georgia Lee Noble on September 9, 1978 (divorced, December 1999); he married Inga Marie Mahoney on July 4, 2001; children: (first marriage) Oran, David, Kyle, Dania; (second marriage) Christopher Noble. He is a Democrat and a Christian, and his hobbies include tennis, travel, skiing, running, billiards, reading, and guitar.
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October 20, 2013
This book will be published on October 15, 2013. My story, "The Miracle Lady" will be included. It's the true account of my mother's near-death experience. Hope you'll get a copy! I'm looking forward to reading the other stories in the book.
January 10, 2014
One of my stories is published in this book. It's a collection from different authors. My contribution is the heartwarming tale of an American pilot, Clyde 'Sparky' Cosper, who gave his life in WWII to save our town, and how he came to be recognised as a hero from beyond the grave.
November 7, 2013
Being part of this book is a miraculous experience in itself. To meet so many other people who know that love survives death, is beautiful.
I have two stories in Miraculous Messages.
I'll See You, page 130, is about losing my young love in tragic circumstances:
"...We both loved roaming our rural community on warm nights. So as not to awaken my mother, Grant would gently tap on my bedroom window. I’d climb out and join him. We walked and talked. We lay down in the soft, fragrant dirt between rows of wheat...
He’d sacrificed his life...
...I was inconsolable. At his funeral, I couldn’t stop my ragged sobbing. I dropped two roses into Grant’s grave. A red one for passion, a white one for true love..."
Breathe, page 312, is about a beloved singing teacher who continues to tutor me from the spirit world:
"At my first lesson, I asked, “What are you going to teach me?” He replied, “What would you like to learn?”
I loved him from that moment. It was the love you feel for a teacher who humbles himself in order to elevate you...
..A woman took my elbow and guided me to an elderly lady, whom she told me was blind. The elderly lady said, “I could see Ralph. He was behind you.”..."
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More about my writing is on my website
I have two stories in Miraculous Messages.
I'll See You, page 130, is about losing my young love in tragic circumstances:
"...We both loved roaming our rural community on warm nights. So as not to awaken my mother, Grant would gently tap on my bedroom window. I’d climb out and join him. We walked and talked. We lay down in the soft, fragrant dirt between rows of wheat...
He’d sacrificed his life...
...I was inconsolable. At his funeral, I couldn’t stop my ragged sobbing. I dropped two roses into Grant’s grave. A red one for passion, a white one for true love..."
Breathe, page 312, is about a beloved singing teacher who continues to tutor me from the spirit world:
"At my first lesson, I asked, “What are you going to teach me?” He replied, “What would you like to learn?”
I loved him from that moment. It was the love you feel for a teacher who humbles himself in order to elevate you...
..A woman took my elbow and guided me to an elderly lady, whom she told me was blind. The elderly lady said, “I could see Ralph. He was behind you.”..."
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More about my writing is on my website
January 9, 2014
My first "Chicken Soup" book - it was interesting. Some stories were certainly better than others - there were a few that were truly touching. I wouldn't enthusiastically recommend it to others - I think one needs to be in the right mindframe to read it - but I am glad that I picked this up.
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December 11, 2015
A while back I asked on social media if anyone knew of a book that, instead of telling the story of someone who died and their experiences in the afterlife, told the story of someone (or multiple someones) who are living, but have been sent love notes from their loved ones on the other side. Lots of people commented & suggested books we'd already read - mostly NDE books, but one of my friends suggested this book & it was SPOT ON. I loved every story. Each one touched my heart and strengthened my belief that our loved ones are very close and want us to know how much they love us. I have quite a few experiences of my own I could write about that I could include in this book. I truly loved it and bought 2 more for loved ones to share.
October 31, 2013
Many wonderful authors in this book. My story - "Final Connection" is in this book. A heartwarming story of a mother daughter relationship lost due the mother's diagnosis of Alzheimer's. The story is about lost connections because of a mind stealing disease only to gain the connection back when the mother leaves this world. A must read for anyone who is suffering the loss of a loved one due to Alzheimer's. I enjoyed all the stories in this book and recommend them all.
February 27, 2014
There are some amazing stories of faith, tender mercies and miracles in this book. As a contributing author, it was a neat experience for me to read through each of these stories.
September 11, 2016
I enjoy reading personal inspiring experiences that uplift and infuse with hope for life beyond the earth.
October 24, 2014
A friend gave me this book after my mom passed away a month ago. The stories are so uplifting and comforting. A must read if you have lost a loved one.
July 24, 2015
Sometimes life is so tough you just need to step back and take a rest from it all. So curl up with this feeling book and remember what it's like to be human.
September 18, 2016
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July 4, 2025
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