Stories and anecdotes are the best way to convey a powerful message. Here is a collection of inspirational and motivational stories, which everyone will enjoy reading and you can learn something from each story too. Written in an interactive form every story, presented in this book conveys a special message for the readers, to get inspired to achieve something great and outstanding in life. One of the special features, in the presentation of the stories, is that the ending part of the story is not revealed. The readers have to think for a while and come up with their own answers. The stories adorned in this book deal with a variety of subjects like human relationship, personality development, time and stress management, moral ethics, spiritual values, etc. This book will appeal to preachers, speakers and teachers and readers of all age groups. Just like we need food for our body, we also need food for our spirit that comes as touching and motivational stories, they can give us power and make us feel better. Hope that these stories will help you become inspired! DR. G. FRANCIS XAVIER, a gold medalist with two Masters Degrees, has worked as Lecturer, Associate Professor, Vice-Principal and Principal in various educational institutions in India. He was the Financial Advisor to the Asian Confederation of Credit Unions (ACCU), Bangkok, Thailand. He has conducted several training programmes on Management Accounting and Financial Analysis in India, USA, Canada, Germany, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Kenya and Tanzania. He has authored more than 15 books on a variety of subjects.
Do you find it difficult to cope with life sometimes? Or feel there is no light at the end of the tunnel? Find your answers to life’s challenges with 100 Inspiring Stories to Enrich Your Life. This valuable collection of stories will recharge your everyday routines and activities with focus, energy and meaning. A quick and interactive read, it questions your existing beliefs and reveals the secrets to inspired living. Test your critical abilities, your values and judgment in different circumstances. With deep messages for every reader, these rich, short stories will give you courage and vision for a fulfilling life. They will help you judge right from wrong; the good from bad. Read 100 Inspiring Stories to Enrich Your Life to become a spiritually evolved, high-achieving and well-rounded individual. Dr. G. Francis Xavier is a trainer and author of international repute. He is a gold medalist with a doctorate in self-improvement. He has worked in prestigious capacities at several educational institutions across India. He was formerly the Financial Adviser to the Asian Confederation of Credit Unions (ACCU), Bangkok. He now conducts the popular Trainers’ Training Program, both in India and abroad. Dr. Xavier is the author of more than 15 books on diverse subjects. His inspirational stories have been translated into eight Indian languages.
This is one of the many inspiring books from the renowned “Motivator” Dr. G. Francis Xavier. Evidently, this harvest of stories has been gleaned from lands he visited and books he read. Xavier, who conducts full-house personal growth courses has brought out this compendium in an interactive form, making the reader give the answers at the end of the story, which is a novel approach. Stories and examples are the best way to inspire, and this volume can be gifted to anyone. It is useful for preachers, speakers and teachers. The book appeals to readers of all ages except the morose and irredeemable negaholics (negative thinking addicts) and anti-reading teenagers. It has stories to inspire and promises uninterrupted chuckles till the end. There are also quotations on success.
This is one of the many inspiring stories from the renowned “Motivator” Dr. G. Francis Xavier. Evidently, this harvest of stories has been gleaned from lands he visited and books he read. Xavier, who conducts full-house personal growth courses has brought out this compendium in an interactive form, making the reader give the answers at the end of the story which is a novel approach. Stories and examples are the best way to inspire, and this reasonably priced volume could be useful gifts for people. It is useful for preachers, speakers and teachers. The book appeals to readers of all ages except the morose and irredeemable negaholics (negative thinking addicts) and anti-reading teenagers. It has stories to inspire and promises uninterrupted chuckles till the end. There are also quotations on success.
Some of the stories will make you cry others will make you smile, none will leave you indifferent. Are you ready to be empowered? For this book we scanned hundreds of motivational stories and anecdotes to bring you this collection of the top 100 inspirational short stories. The stories here will open your eyes and give you valuable insights regarding success, love, money, achievement, overcoming obstacles, relationships, hope, positive thinking, life, happiness, family, leadership, dreams, appreciation, uplifting, adversity, moving on, perseverance, inspiring words, encouraging, thoughts, faith, inspiring sayings, friendship quotes, famous people, motivation and children. You'll find the stories in this book witty, touching, amusing, and spirit-soothing. We hope you'll enjoy reading them as much as we enjoyed putting them together. Here's one of the stories featured: Your Personal Angel A story about an angel who has been taking care of you even before you were born and will always take care no matter how much you grow old.... you know that angel as Mother, Mamma, Mom... My mom only had one eye. I hated her... She was such an embarrassment. She cooked for students and teachers to support the family. There was this one day during elementary school where my mom came to say hello to me. I was so embarrassed. How could she do this to me? I ignored her, threw her a hateful look and ran out. The next day at school one of my classmates said, 'Eeee, your mom only has one eye!' I wanted to bury myself. I also wanted my mom to just disappear. I confronted her that day and said, ' If you're only gonna make me a laughing stock, why don't you just die?' My mom did not respond... I didn't even stop to think for a second about what I had said, because I was full of anger. I was oblivious to her feelings. I wanted out of that house, and have nothing to do with her. So I studied real hard, got a chance to go abroad to study. Then, I got married. I bought a house of my own. I had kids of my own. I was happy with my life, my kids and the comforts. Then one day, my Mother came to visit me. She hadn't seen me in years and she didn't even meet her grandchildren. When she stood by the door, my children laughed at her, and I yelled at her for coming over uninvited. I screamed at her, 'How dare you come to my house and scare my children!' Get Out Of Here! Now!' And to this, my mother quietly answered, 'Oh, I'm so sorry. I may have gotten the wrong address,' and she disappeared out of sight. One day, a letter regarding a school reunion came to my house. So I lied to my wife that I was going on a business trip. After the reunion, I went to the old shack just out of curiosity. My neighbors said that she died. I did not shed a single tear. They handed me a letter that she had wanted me to have. My dearest son, I think of you all the time. I'm sorry that I came to your house and scared your children. I was so glad when I heard you were coming for the reunion. But I may not be able to even get out of bed to see you. I'm sorry that I was a constant embarrassment to you when you were growing up. You see... when you were very little, you got into an accident, and lost your eye. As a mother, I couldn't stand watching you having to grow up with one eye. So I gave you mine. I was so proud of my son who was seeing a whole new world for me, in my place, with that eye. With all my love to you, Your mother
Stories for the Heart: The Second Collection offers up over one hundred stories that hug readers' hearts and encourage their souls. This treasury of timeless tales written by some of today's best-known communicators offers a wealth of compassion and love certain to reach multiple generations. Readers will find themselves sharing these uplifting stories in conversation and relating the nuggets of wisdom they've discovered. The impact of these true-to-life tales will flavor the reader's views and inspire their hearts. Whether read during peaceful moments cuddled up by the fire, basking in the sunshine of the beach, or as a part of family times, this second collection in the Stories for the Heart series is guaranteed to stir the soul.
This book provides the inspiring stories behind one hundred of the church's best-loved hymns. Divided into thirteen sections according to theme, Gariepy's vivid descriptiions of these hymns will make them all the more meaningful to everyone who still sings them today.
A 2021 NATIONAL PARENTING PRODUCT AWARDS WINNER! The third installment in the New York Times bestselling Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series, featuring 100 immigrant women who have shaped, and will continue to shape, our world. Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Immigrant Women Who Changed the World is packed with 100 all-new bedtime stories about the lives of incredible female figures from the past and the present such as: Anna Wintour, Editor in Chief Carmen Miranda, Singer and Actress Diane von Fürstenberg, Fashion Designer Gloria Estefan, Singer Ilhan Omar, Politician Josephine Baker, Entertainer and Activist Lupita Nyong'o, Actress Madeleine Albright, Politician Rihanna, Entrepreneur and Singer Samantha Power, Diplomat This volume recognizes women who left their birth countries for a multitude of reasons: some for new opportunities, some out of necessity. Readers will whip up a plate with Asma Khan, strategize global affairs alongside Madeleine Albright, venture into business with Rihanna, and many more. All of these unique, yet relatable stories are accompanied by gorgeous, full-page, full-color portraits, illustrated by 70 female and nonbinary artists from 29 countries across the globe.
At least one point in your life youve probably faced adversity that made you question your ability to go on. But you did go on, and since then: How would you define courage? Was there a defining moment that made you who you are today? What do you want other women to know? One Hundred Hearts shares the deeply introspective responses to these and other questions answered by one hundred women. Through their answers, stories of ordinary women and their extraordinary courage come to life. Youll laugh with them, cry with them, and see yourself in their journeys. Individually, the women you meet in this book display incredible courage. Collectively, they inspire you to appreciate the courage you demonstrate in your own life on a daily basis. Triumphant, courageous and inspiring. Terry Sidfords One Hundred Hearts takes you on a journey one heart at a time. Cheryl Burget, Founder of Your Intended Life Reading Terry Sidfords One Hundred Hearts is like sitting down with your girlfriends over coffee and sharing your deepest, darkest secrets. And then feeling better for doing so afterward. Stacy Dymalski, Comedian and Author of Confessions of a Band Geek Mom I smiled, cried, laughed out loud, and connected with every womans story in Terry Sidfords book, One Hundred Hearts. Beth K. Lefevre, Executive Director, Master Life, Inc. and Master Trainer for Passion Test Programs
Inspired by Nick Katsoris’ children’s book series about a fluffy little lamb named Loukoumi, The Loukoumi Make A Difference Foundation teaches children to make a difference in their lives and the lives of others, uniting over 100,000 children annually to do good deeds. Come From Away is the award-winning musical about how during the week of 9/11, 7,000 stranded airline passengers found a safe harbor in Newfoundland, and were embraced by the people of Gander, while the world around them was thrown into chaos. Together The Loukoumi Foundation and Come From Away have partnered to share their joint message of kindness through the stories of 75 children, who are having fun paying it forward for causes that mean something to them. Get ready to be inspired by these extraordinary kids who are changing the world one good deed at a time, and join us in making a difference!
