Tales2Inspire: The Topaz Collection - Awakening & Aha Moments - Softcover

Stern, Lois W.; Musgrave Ph. D., Charles; Haley, Susan C.; Peluso, Micki; Bell, Cecile; Snead, Charlotte; Bowles, Melanie Sue; Pirnot Ph.D, Karen; Marie, Jessica; Schagen Ph.D., Ian; Drake M.D., Adrienne; Potter, Luke; Dallago, Melissa; Hofstadter Ph.D., Cami Ann

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1492252050 ISBN 13: 9781492252054

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2013

Synopsis

Tales2Inspire ~ The Topaz Collection (Awakenings & Aha Moments): Did you ever have an experience and know at once that the memories of that moment would last you a lifetime? Unlike fleeting memories, these are the 'Awakenings' moments we repeatedly replay in our heads. Since I have named each Tales2Inspire book for a different gemstone, I selected the topaz for this collection for a special reason. Did you know that the topaz is the gemstone symbolizing the promotion of self-realization and confidence? Known for its soothing, empathetic properties, this gem 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!Each story in this book is a winner from the annual Tales2Inspire international competition, 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.You will read a 'baker's dozen' amazing stories, including stories about . . .. 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
. the owner of a recalcitrant horse who learns how to communicate with him, earn his trust and bond together. a trumpet  that literally saves the life of this ultimate musician.
. a single word, spoken by a Korean car salesman, that brings boundless joy and awareness to this newly adopted toddler
. a woman who saves the life of a newborn calf while discovering a life altering experience for herself. 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
This 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. 

About this title

From the Author:

Inspiring Stories from Winning Authors From Across the Globe:Tales2Inspire ™was a kornel of an idea that I initiated as an "Authors Helping Authors" project/contest, that has grown to proportions even I didn't dare to envision. It is no secret that today many talented writers never are given a chance - simply because they don't have that proven track record. Tales2Inspire™ gives them a chance to build some name recognition for themselves while helping them on their individual roads to discovery. Each inspiring story accepted into this competition is vetted by three other authors, who give that tale a numeric score and at least one suggestion for improvement. Winners and Finalists are selected based on the aggregate of those three scores. The author then can use those suggestions (or not) to edit their stories in readiness for publication. Top scoring stories get published in print and e-book formats. But it doesn't stop there. Tales2Inspire™brings many additional platform building opportunities to these authors - too many to mention here. Watch the video: What's In It For You at the tales2inspire.com website.

From the Back Cover:

The Topaz, the symbol for self-realization and confidence, brings us a collection of Awakenings stories.  A mama cow unexpectedly dies seconds before giving birth to her newborn calf. A city gal fearfully helps bring this calf into the world. She raises him to a 2000 pound bull with the pride of a mother toward her growing child. A skilled psychologist teaches a quadriplegic little boy how to use mental imagery to 'touch and feel' things that are physically impossible for him to do. With his newly acquired skills, he grows up to lead a fuller life, becoming a role model for others. These and more award-winning stories share unexpected Awakenings moments to inspire us all.

About this edition

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1492252050
• ISBN 13: 9781492252054
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 122