Chicken Soup for the Soul: Miracles and the Unexplainable: 101 Stories of Hope, Answered Prayers, and Divine Intervention

by Amy Newmark

We call them "miracles," "remarkable coincidences," and "divine interventions." The truth is, we're not at all sure what they are. What we do know is that they happen every day to people from all walks of life, and they can't be explained. But what stories they make! Be prepared to be amazed, inspired, and comforted by these 101 true, personal stories.
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Miracles, divine intervention, amazing coincidences and unexplainable, but welcome, surprises happen every day for people from all walks of life. You'll be inspired and comforted by these 101 stories that will give you hope that miracles can be part of your life, too,

· Gina, who fell on the sidewalk and broke her engagement ring. She looked for her lost diamond for days. Half a year later, her husband’s friend tracked it into their house on his muddy work boots.

· Ross, whose wife was paralyzed and unable to speak due to Parkinson’s. As she lay dying, she moved her arms and talked to him for 25 minutes, reviewing their life together, before she passed.

· Brenda, who had no money to buy wood for the fireplace that was her family’s only source of heat. Minutes after she prayed for help, a boy knocked on the door offering free firewood.

· Judy, who sensed someone she loved was in trouble and prayed for help. At that exact moment a mysterious police officer walked into the deli where Judy’s daughter was being robbed.

· Delores, who had a premonition she should return home to her husband instead of doing errands. She found him having a stroke and got him to the hospital in time to stop it.

· Richard, who died during a car accident and came back, then died again in the hospital and came back. His beloved dead grandfather sent him back both times, saying it was not his time.

Chicken Soup for the Soul books are 100% made in the USA and each book includes stories from as diverse a group of writers as possible. Chicken Soup for the Soul solicits and publishes stories from the LGBTQ community and from people of all ethnicities, nationalities, and religions.

Genres: Short Stories, Spirituality

352 pages, Paperback

Published September 13, 2022

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

[Sheila · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good stories, some more believable then others.

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a lovely book. The stories are a lovely devotional speaking to the existence of miracles. I also appreciate the short bios of the contributors at the end. Pick this book up when you don't think you will need it because we all have times when we do. Or give this book to another as an excellent life affirming gift.

[Phyllis Barlow · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Chicken Soup books to read at night before bed because they are (for the most part) positive stories that help me go to sleep in good state of mind. I can read one or more stories (they're very short, some of them only two pages.) And if I don't pick it up again for a while, I don't have to go back to see what I forgot. I also like the Meet the Contributors section. It's nice to get to "know" the authors a bit, and if they have other writings listed I can research that, and perhaps find a new favorite author.
I especially liked this book because I love reading about miracles and answered prayers. I look forward to my next read.

[Sai · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved reading the stories, my favourite chapter was chapter 4 - really resonated with me. No regrets in purchasing this book.

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved all these heart-warming short stories of unbelievable experiences - so life-affirming, uplifting, inspirational. I learned I was not alone in having unbelievable experiences, that many others have them, too, and maybe I don't need to hide them for fear of ridicule. Experiences to be treasured and always remembered.

[Pam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Proof that the end is NOT the end...and that there's something bigger than all of us out there. Everyone should read this.

[Lynny · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another favorite for my list

So many wonderful shared stories. I love hearing and reading about people and their unexplained miracles. As well as their prayers hope, love and divine intervention.
These short stories will warm your heart and soul.
Also is a wonderful gift for someone that may need to read about faith, and determination.

[Taylor Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good stories. Alot of them made me cry, and made me miss my grandma. Now i hope i get a sign from her somehow ♡

[Danna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hope for the hopeless

[Ele · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the stories, especially "Our Miracle House", by Mandy Shunnarah.