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Tales2Inspire ~ The Topaz Collection: Personal Awakenings Kindle Edition

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Tales2Inspire ~ The Topaz Collection is filled with stories of Personal Awakenings. These stories were all written by winners of the Tales2Inspire global, annual writers' contest, anonymously selected by a jury of accomplished authors. Although often compared to the "Chicken Soup For the Soul" series, Tales2Inspire books offer two distinctive features that set them apart: Each story includes original photographs to enhance the reader's experience and the books are all gift sized, to keep pace with our contemporary, fast paced life style. And in this newest e-book edition, all photos are all in full color.

The Topaz was selected as the symbol for this book because it is the gem symbolizing self-realization, while promoting energy, truth and forgiveness. It seems the deal symbol for a group of stories that awaken not just the spirit of the author, but of its readers as well.

Did you ever have an experience and know at once that the memories of that moment would last you a lifetime? This book is filled with stories of such moments, moments we repeatedly replay in our heads. Now let's look at just a few of these stories to see how they connect with the Topaz. Here is a sampling:
. a newly adopted Korean boy experiences a moment when he suddenly realizes that the woman who is pushing his stroller is now his grandmother, rather than a part-time caretaker
. an invitation to be a guest speaker at a college thousands of miles from home inflates this authors ego so much that she almost falls for a most cleverly plotted scam
. a family uproot themselves from their city lifestyle for a new life in the Australian countryside, and discover fulfillment, peace and sheer joy in their new environment
. a young girl, adopted from Guatemala, always fearful of the life she might have had, discovers that happiness comes from family connections no matter how poor, when she volunteers for a home rebuilding project in Nicaragua.

At other times these most precious memories come from a cluster of experiences spread over an extended period in time, such as in the story
A Horse Named Cody, where this author slowly masters the technique of communicating with her recalcitrant horse.
The Awakenings stories found within the pages of this book fall into one of these two categories. But they will warm your heart as they inspire you to live your life to its fullest. Don't be surprised if you begin to view the world and your place in it slightly differently after savoring the
Tales 2 Inspire ~ Topaz Collection of inspiring Awakenings stories.
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Dr. Bernie Siegel, Noted physician, healer, author and humanist, (A Book of Miracles, the Art of Healing, 365 Prescriptions for the Soul) took note of the Tales2Inspire ™ series, with the words:"These are books with a heart - filled with stories which reveal what happens when we choose to live in a way that is life enhancing for all God's creatures. Our potential is miraculous when we choose to inspire the vapor of love. The people in these stories have always been my teachers. Read and learn the lessons of life."

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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.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00GNL1W5C
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tales2Inspire®; 2nd edition (February 2, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 2, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 32953 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 120 pages
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2016
    The Topaz Collection is filled with stories that are heartwarming and inspiring. Dan, the trumpet player who battles serious medical issues ends up in a coma, on hospice care. While still unconscious he started to move his fingers up and down as we would if he was playing the trumpet and shortly after he woke up from his coma. He regained his strength and a few months later was discharged from Hospice Care. He continued to improve with the help of the loving care of his wife of many years. Another heartwarming story is of the family that moves to the Australian countryside from suburbia, with no more than a tin caravan and a shack to call home. This story tells of the love of family and commitment to a couple's dreams and how these helped them meet the many challenges facing them as they moved back to the country. This book is filled with stories in which a person realizes something that can affect their life or achieves a goal that often seems insurmountable. I think the Tales2Inspire Collections are interesting in many different ways and encourage readers to try one. You will most likely want to get another one soon after.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2014
    I would hazard to guess that everyone has had an inspiring dream, cherishes a heart-felt memory, or perhaps a life changing accomplishment that determined the direction their lives would take from there. Also, I would bet that many wish they could put that experience into words to help or inspire others. As a one-time struggling author myself, I am fully aware of the power of words and the joy of knowing they touched someone. The missing elements here are the vision and energy of another inspired person to put it all together and offer up the stage from which to share these hopes, dreams and successes. This is what Lois W. Stern has accomplished with her "Tales2Inspire" Collections; she's offered up the stage.

    I met Lois, a new author in her own right then, several years ago when we both became involved with an "Authors Helping Authors" group at a Publisher's Conference. Even then with her own new book recently published, Lois was looking for ways to help all authors. And, help authors she has done. The energy she has put into these series is a "Tale2Inspire" in itself. The heart-warming stories in the Collections showcase that spark of human spirit present in all of us. I strongly recommend them to anyone who has those days when they simply need a lift.

    Susan Haley, Author
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2014
    Who doesn't love REAL LIFE GOOD NEWS ! Great Effort and Generous Gift! You'll Laugh, Cry and Applaud!
    Pay it Forward! Share your inspiration!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2019
    Unkie’s Telltale Trail of Smoke by Lois W. Stern, is an engaging story about Maurice Levenbron, the author’s uncle. “Unkie,” as she referred to him from her earliest days, enlisted as a soldier during World War II and returned to the U.S., his uniform decorated with numerous bars and medals. A generous man with an engaging sense of humor, he was known for his signature pipe, and smoldering ashes. Levonbron adored his young niece, a ready audience for his colorful stories. She wasn’t alone in admiring him. Maurice Levonbron was a beloved figure in his community and deeply respected as an attorney. As the author writes, “his….intellectual curiosity, generosity and humanity are constant reminders to me of the life I want to live.”
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2017
    Every day, we are deluged with stories of crimes, tragedy and natural disasters which tend to distort our perceptions of the true spirit inherent in humankind. In Tales 2 Inspire: The Diamond Collection, creator Lois W. Stern has offered a collection of stories which artfully demonstrate the courage and positive motivation of ordinary people. These ordinary people are sometimes placed in extraordinary circumstances which test their endurance and their willingness to stretch the limits of their knowledge and their skills. At other times, individuals are asked to believe the seemingly impossible as fate steps in to remediate past pain.

    The story of A Horse named Cody was memorable in that the author gained in personal knowledge and her experience culminated in the creation of a sanctuary for abused horses. Rather than shying away from trouble, the author accepted the problem and carried through with her own learning to the benefit of others. The stories are believable and heartwarming. They speak of empathic concern for those less fortunate and of belief which propels an individual to seek the excellence within them. The collection is one which nudges the reader toward looking within and daring to take life not as it is wished for, but rather, as it is.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2020
    This anthology has true stories with photos about personal awakenings moments that could inspire others to take new actions. Adoption, a concentration camp, animals, the birth of a calf, and an injured Monarch butterfly all help the reader to look at life with new, positive eyes.
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2017
    Lois Stern has created a true gift with her Tales2Inspire anthology collection. I am proud to be a published author in the Topaz Collection of this series. The Topaz Collection is filled with heartwarming stories of personnel transformation, as daily events subtly and consistently reveal to each author new aspects of living a more full and rewarding life. The depth of the messages in each story is in contrast to the simplicity of the tales. This makes one realize that these gentle moments of awakening are available not only to the lucky few; they are available to all, especially to those who look, and, with the help of these insightful stories, see with newly opened eyes. This book would be a wonderful gift for a friend who just might need a little inspiration. There is plenty of that here for everyone!!
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