Guardian Angels: True Stories of Answered Prayers

by Joan Wester Anderson

These remarkable stories of answered prayers remind us that we are never alone In this inspiring collection, the work of angels takes many forms, including miracles, healings, and heavenly visitations. These events all convey a single, urgent, and loving message: God answers prayer. “There’s real power in prayer,” writes beloved New York Times best-selling author Joan Wester Anderson. “We can trust that God’s intense love for us will carry us through.” Help is at hand when we need it most.
Anderson’s astonishing first-hand accounts testify to the hope that prayer offers: a dying infant inexplicably recovers after an encounter with a mysterious visitor; a long-lost son suddenly returns home for Christmas; a young man drowning in an icy river unaccountably finds himself on shore; a grieving widow, alone and far from home, receives comfort and counsel from angels in disguise. These stories and dozens of others reveal the care of a loving God who touches the most intimate parts of our hearts. 

Genres: Nonfiction, Inspirational

240 pages, Paperback

First published August 2, 2006

About the author

See also: Joan Anderson

Author and lecturer Joan Wester Anderson was born in Evanston, Illinois. She began her writing career in 1973 with a series of family humor articles for local newspapers and Catholic publications, and was a monthly columnist for two national magazines during the 1980s. She has published more than one thousand articles and short stories in a variety of publications, including Woman’s Day, Modern Bride, Virtue, Reader’s Digest, and the New York Times Syndicate.

Reviews

[Bren fall in love with the sea. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Angels everywhere!

Whether you believe in Angels or not, this book is just beautiful and describes real life events that are really difficult to explain away.

I know people who claim to have had Angel encounters. It really is not as unusual as one might think. And this book is relatively short so it can be read in one sitting or you can read it off and on.

It really does have you question things. I personally do believe in Angels as there are just to many people who have had these types of encounters and they cannot all be wrong. The stories in this book are beautiful and warm and I'd highly recommend this book.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved these incredible true stories of ordinary people's experiences with angels! I already believed in angels before reading this, and now I am further convinced.

[John Hollinger · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some very interesting stories on answered prayer. Some more interesting than others. Some could raise some interesting discussion questions. The book is more about prayer than angels but there are some interesting angel stories. Each chapter starts with a quote. Here are 2 of my favorite quotes from the book:

The value of consistent prayer is not that He will hear us but that we will hear Him. - William McGill

I love to think of nature as an unlimited broadcasting system through which God speaks to us every hour; if we will only tune in. - George Washington Carver

[Tina · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book puts a beautiful collection of real life events together with a genuine existence of Heaven on Earth.

If ever you feel a question in your mind that God, Love and Friendship exist in this world, read one story and I guarantee you won't be able to stop until you've devoured them all!

I can't get enough of Joan Wester Anderson!

[Marianne Jay · Rating 4 out of 5]

A beautiful, sweet, gentle read.

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love true stories.....

[Tracy Taylor · Rating 3 out of 5]

These tales were interesting, but I think because no one's real names were used regarding their experiences, I found it a bit hard to believe. Using real names would've given this book more verisimilitude. So I felt I could only give it a 3 star rating.

[Shannon · Rating 2 out of 5]

Great coffee table book for those who believe on Guardian Angels. This book is filled with short accounts of the way that Guardian Angels have helped people in various situations. Not a favorite of mine, but my religious beliefs fall outside of the norm.

[Yolanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Several short stories of many peoples personal experiences. It was a nice read, light and thoughtful, interesting.

[Jackie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed this book. It was very uplifting.