{"product_id":"2940152990478","title":"Tales2Inspire ~ The Topaz Collection (Stories of Personal Awakenings)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you ever have experienced something and knew at once that the memories of that moment would last you a lifetime, this is the book for you. The authors of these stories each has such a memory to share, an 'Awakenings' moment that repeatedly replays in their heads and a story you, the reader, are unlikely to forget. Each story in this book is a winner from the annual Tales2Inspire global contest, anonymously selected by a jury of accomplished authors. Each of these non-fiction stories shows clear evidence of an awakenings moment that might just inspire you to look at the world a bit differently or help you live your own life in a more fulfilling way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will read a 'baker's dozen' amazing stories, including those about . . .\u003cbr\u003e. a man who rolls across America in his non-motorized wheelchair, discovering along the way how he can help create a more loving, compassionate world\u003cbr\u003e. the owner of a recalcitrant horse who learns how to communicate with him, earn his trust and bond together\u003cbr\u003e. a trumpet that literally saves the life of this ultimate musician.\u003cbr\u003e. a single word, spoken by a Korean car salesman, that brings boundless joy and awareness to this newly adopted toddler\u003cbr\u003e. a woman who saves the life of a newborn calf while discovering a life altering experience for herself\u003cbr\u003e. a teenage girl who holds a secret dread of what her life would have been like had she remained with her biological mother in Guatemala . . . until she takes part in a home rebuilding project in Central America\u003cbr\u003eThis is just a sampling of the thirteen inspiring stories you will find within the pages of this book. Get ready to savor the inspiring Awakenings stories in Tales2Inspire ~ The Topaz Collection. Read their experiences to uplift your spirits and enrich your thoughts. Perhaps some of these stories will even hit home to you in a special way, helping you gain a fresh new perspective to one of your powerful personal experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI selected the topaz as the symbol for this collection of stories because it is the gemstone symbolizing the promotion of self-realization and confidence. Known for its soothing, empathetic properties, this topaz is said to direct energy where it is most needed, healing and energizing, while promoting truth and forgiveness. What a perfect symbol for the stories in a book filled with Awakenings and Aha Moments!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lois W. Stern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47081416098032,"sku":"2940152990478","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940152990478_p0.jpg?v=1764027717","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940152990478","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}