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Tales2Inspire ~ The Ruby Collection: Gifts of Compassion Kindle Edition

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EXPANDED AND REVISED Tales2Inspire ~ The Ruby Collection is a book filled with stories of compassion flowing not just from humans, but from some of our furred and feathered friends as well. For among all living creatures we see evidence of an emotional connection, and often a response, to others in time of need. The stories in this book 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 each book is gift sized, to keep pace with our contemporary, fast paced life styles. The Ruby is the perfect gemstone to represent this group of stories simply because it it is the one that symbolizes opening of the heart to friendship and love. And the stories in this collection all show clear evidence of that very gift - the gift of compassion. You will read sixteen amazing stories, including stories about: . an injured eagle and a wildlife volunteer who form such a close bond that they begin to communicate in ways most mortals would consider impossible . an incredible labrador named Obi, who wins over students at risk of dropping out of school, or worse yet, dropping out of life . a nurse with a nurturing spirit who gains the trust of an actively psychotic woman through music and humor, helping to transform her outlook and her life . a young girl determined to help the cause that stole her father's life, now listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the youngest person to run a marathon in each of seven continents . Thirty plus years after being released from the Nebraska State Penitentiary, this once hardened criminal travels over 1500 miles to shake hands with the warden who helped him turn his life around This is just a sampling of the sixteen inspiring stories you will find in this book. Although these stories all contains feelings of warmth, tenderness, sensitivity, and concern for the plight of another; compassion needs to extend beyond simply feelings, to acting on those feelings in some positive way. And herein lies the powerful gift of each inspiring story in this book - stories of compassion fulfilled, actions taken and results achieved to satisfy the best that lies within us.

Although Amazon only allows a maximum of ten names to br listed as authors any collection, I wanted to recognize the following addiiional names whose outstanding story contributions enhanced this collection beyond measure.
Stephen Hernadez
James Osborne
Cami Ann Hofstader-Green, Ph.D.
Kathy Andrews
Jack Adler
Ray Tapia

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Tales2Inspire ~ The Ruby Collection
Reviewed By Monique Franklin

Official Apex Reviews Rating: *****

One need only observe the tenor of the current presidential election cycle, and it'sobvious such qualities as sympathy, compassion, and understanding have quickly beenreplaced with intolerance, exclusion, and bigotry for many in our nation. Rather than besympathetic with our fellow man or seek to find common ground with those from differentbackgrounds, the tendency now is to reach snap judgments and cast xenophobic aspersionson anyone who doesn't subscribe to our particular belief system. What is there to lookforward to in a world growing so increasingly hostile and emotionally detached?
Enter
Tales2Inspire ~ The Ruby Collection, a moving collection of stories compiled by editorLois W. Stern. Each of the stories featured in the collection is centered on the concept ofcompassion, which seems only fitting, considering the ruby is known to open the heart andpromote loving relationships. The more salient stories of The Ruby Collection highlight thetransformative power of self-sacrifice for the benefit of others, a trait we tend to see less andless in the modern reality TV era. Not just a human quality, The Ruby Collection also displaysthe ability of our furry and feathered friends to show compassion when needed, which leadsone to question just how difficult it is for their human counterparts to do the same.
Powerful and enthralling, the stories of The Ruby Collection do an inspiring job ofconveying the best of what mankind has to offer. An uplifting addition to any reader'spersonal library.

From the Author

Did you know that the Ruby is the gemstone symbolizing friendship and love?It is also said that the ruby opens the heart and promotes love relationships. So when selecting the gem for this Tales2Inspire  - Gifts of Compassion collection of inspiring stories, I felt that the ruby was a great fit.I hope you enjoy the stories in this Ruby Collection even half as much as I enjoyed reading and publishing them. And if you did, would  you do me a huge favor? Reviews can be tough to come by these days. But you, the readers, have the power today to make or break a book. I would be so appreciative if you would take the time to write a review and post it here (and any other cool places you can think of.)And don't forget to give your special gift of compassion to someone who touches your life. 

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00Q7H4ZTM
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tales2Inspire®; 2nd edition (November 25, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 25, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 46413 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 119 pages
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Lois Stern’s book Tales2Inspire ~ The Ruby Collection: Gifts of Compassion was an inspiring and easy read, which contains a delightfully diverse collection of heartfelt stories written by real people who rose above adversity in their lives to find comfort, connection and gratitude in their hearts. The reader gains insights and new perspectives as the book encompasses an interesting assortment of situations that are easily relatable to the human condition.I was especially moved by the story Leap of Words that showed how the human spirit can find comfort and conquer diversity even in the last moments of life. Another favorite was A Circle of Healing, which demonstrated how a man’s deep emotional connection with a bird created a form of communication that went not only beyond words, but beyond time and space as well.The author’s choice of the ruby is perfect for this book, symbolizing the heart’s emotional energy of love, gratitude, compassion, warmth and tenderness. These qualities are considered by some to be the highest of all virtues and will lead us back to balance and well-being in body, mind, emotions and Spirit.I recommend this book to people of all ages, as it can expand your thinking and open your heart in ways that can heal, free and lift you to higher dimensions of consciousness.Dr. Michael PosnerAuthor of Well Adjusted ~ A Journey of Transformation for Body, Mind and Spirit
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2020
    I was prepared to read this book and think it was just OK. I began reading and couldn't help but find the stories to be wonderful and heartfelt. They are all memorable. One young girl decides to run a marathon on seven continents, and does, but not for herself. She runs to honor a father who died of cancer. An injured eagle will never fly again, but bonds so completely with his trainer for years of companionship and presentations about wildlife. A Holocaust survivor survives a small town with a strong hate group. How does he do that? The story explains. Cancer stories with hope. Dog stories with love. Neighbors helping neighbors. But these are not just any stories. These stories will remain in your heart.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2017
    This is wondertful reissue of TALES TO INSPIRE - THE RUBY COLLECTION adds more delightful stories to entertain you. Lois Stern has a brilliant eye for great short stories that will warm your heart and make your day one to remember. This fabulous compact book is easily packed for a day at the beach or to keep you enthralled while travelling.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2015
    This is a feel good book documenting a collection of true stories that involve genuine empathy and kindness to other living beings including oneself. It arose out of a writing contest by an organization called "Authors Helping Author" and includes the best contributions that were submitted. The result is a very readable and well written book enshrined in the symbol of the ruby which stands for kindness and compassion.

    That which is most appealing about this collection of stories is that the kindness shown at one instance of time is nearly always repaid in some way or other, forging deep and lasting bonds as the protagonists walk their life paths in tandem with one another. In some cases, they may experience a total reversal of a bodily malfunction as in the case of the first story, in which a man took care of a wounded eagle, unable to fly and nursed it to wellness. Later on, he was afflicted with cancer and he is convinced that dream conversations with his pet eagle, supplemented with chemo was the cause of his total recovery.

    A second story documents the success of a program called "Labs`n Life" in which dysfunctional children with learning and other problems are made to train Labradors. The interaction with these intelligent and loving animals, miraculously opens up these children and helps them integrate into the mainstream.

    The theme of working with animals continues with the rehabilitation stories of Dusty the horse and Rae the dog who are restored to their playful selves and fulfil memorable relationships with their caregivers.

    Other "Chicken Soup" stories in this collection, include the one by the mother whose life was perfect until she discovered a bald spot on the top of her four year old son's head. It turned out to be Alopecia, an incurable illness that causes the hair to fall off. After a period of anger and denial, she used her frustration as a spur to learn how good a life can be, without chemicals and additives and with real organic food. This change improved the overall health of her family. To improve things further, her son's cheerful mien was not affected by his condition.

    A few of the stories will touch you deep down inside. There is the erstwhile convict, Ray, who after years of confrontation with the bullying and sadistic warden of the penitentiary that he had occupied since his late teens, helped set fire to it. The warden was changed to one who had a record of successfully rehabilitating dreaded inmates and the whole atmosphere of the place changed as the convicts applied their energies to study and vocational training. There were no more incidents of arson or otherwise and our friend, Ray, after he was released was able to successfully land a job, get married and raise a family.

    There is the holocaust survivor, who neutralized the actions of local politicians by going out with his own message of peaceful coexistence, ultimately reaching out to millions.

    Another story that I will find difficult to forget is the story of a young African American black belt karate champion on the karate circuit, who it seems always acted rough if he or his team lost. It turned out that he had dedicated his life to saving children in the roughest quarters of Miami from a life of crime, by loading as many as possible into a van that was to take them to the tournament. If he did not win, he would have to borrow the money for the gas home.

    There is the story of a former citizen of Rwanda, who returned to his homeland after the genocide and helped many people work their way out of poverty using his engineering skills and thus finding the way to his true calling.

    One encounters a kind nurse reaching out to a psychotic patient in novel ways, ultimately gaining her trust. One also encounters two women from very different backgrounds, who connected with each other and how their meeting affected their lives.

    One of the other stories is about a man diagnosed with cancer after his wife died, and how the love of his new fiancee helped him re-emerge into health. Two other stories also have to do with that dreaded disease cancer and how the afflicted found help to deal with their maladies.

    Other inspiring stories include that of a young woman who appeared in the Guinness Book of Records after running seven marathons in seven continents. There is also the unusual story of window cleaners outside a hospital dressing up as children's heroes, e.g. Batman to cheer up children suffering from debilitating diseases.

    As always, in the other books in this series, there is a presentation of the author at the end of each story, and a photograph. Other relevant photographs are also included. The length of the manuscript is also optimal, not too long, not too short.

    This book, in my opinion, the best so far, in the Tales 2 Inspire series, created by Editor, Lois W. Stern. The storytelling is chiselled and evocative. As mentioned earlier, some of the stories are difficult to forget. One can never read too many of such stories, of seeing the way love and spirit redefine priorities and guide the human race out of black holes of its own making.

    Warmly recommended.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2019
    Lois Stern’s book Tales2Inspire ~ The Ruby Collection: Gifts of Compassion was an inspiring and easy read, which contains a delightfully diverse collection of heartfelt stories written by real people who rose above adversity in their lives to find comfort, connection and gratitude in their hearts. The reader gains insights and new perspectives as the book encompasses an interesting assortment of situations that are easily relatable to the human condition.
    I was especially moved by the story Leap of Words that showed how the human spirit can find comfort and conquer diversity even in the last moments of life. Another favorite was A Circle of Healing, which demonstrated how a man’s deep emotional connection with a bird created a form of communication that went not only beyond words, but beyond time and space as well.
    The author’s choice of the ruby is perfect for this book, symbolizing the heart’s emotional energy of love, gratitude, compassion, warmth and tenderness. These qualities are considered by some to be the highest of all virtues and will lead us back to balance and well-being in body, mind, emotions and Spirit.
    I recommend this book to people of all ages, as it can expand your thinking and open your heart in ways that can heal, free and lift you to higher dimensions of consciousness.
    Dr. Michael Posner
    Author of Well Adjusted ~ A Journey of Transformation for Body, Mind and Spirit
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    Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2019
    Lois Stern’s book Tales2Inspire ~ The Ruby Collection: Gifts of Compassion was an inspiring and easy read, which contains a delightfully diverse collection of heartfelt stories written by real people who rose above adversity in their lives to find comfort, connection and gratitude in their hearts. The reader gains insights and new perspectives as the book encompasses an interesting assortment of situations that are easily relatable to the human condition.
    I was especially moved by the story Leap of Words that showed how the human spirit can find comfort and conquer diversity even in the last moments of life. Another favorite was A Circle of Healing, which demonstrated how a man’s deep emotional connection with a bird created a form of communication that went not only beyond words, but beyond time and space as well.
    The author’s choice of the ruby is perfect for this book, symbolizing the heart’s emotional energy of love, gratitude, compassion, warmth and tenderness. These qualities are considered by some to be the highest of all virtues and will lead us back to balance and well-being in body, mind, emotions and Spirit.
    I recommend this book to people of all ages, as it can expand your thinking and open your heart in ways that can heal, free and lift you to higher dimensions of consciousness.
    Dr. Michael Posner
    Author of Well Adjusted ~ A Journey of Transformation for Body, Mind and Spirit
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2020
    Tales2Inspire ~ The Ruby Collection: Gifts of Compassion

    The Ruby is the birthstone gem that symbolizes love, kindness, and compassion.

    I was moved to tears in reading "The Flowers" by Cheryl Stewart - a story of the blossoming friendship of two women, Loreane Rose and Violet - vastly different by life circumstances yet connected by camaraderie, empathy, and decency.

    Each story in this collection offers an injection of hope - a timeless book for all ages. Consider purchasing for yourself and a reader in your life who needs an immersion of positivity, kindness, and comfort.

    Maria Couchara- Jordan, MSN, RN
    Author and Nurse Instructor
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2020
    I've read the Tales2Inspire series of books from the very beginning and just went back to revisit one that I particularly enjoyed (The Ruby Collection). Among the "compassionate" stories in this edition, it's impossible to choose the one speaking most directly to me although I do have a soft spot in my heart for horses so the story by Melanie Sue Bowles about one of her equine rescues may be in the top. A perfect uplift in these times of Corona lockdowns!
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