Publisher Weekly says:
"Thomas follows up her bestselling inspirational volume, which collected stories from luminaries describing times when well-chosen words impacted their lives, with this collection of personal essays from more than 90 'ordinary Americans' selected from thousands of submissions to a national contest. From the experience of a naval officer who comes to a major career decision in a Burger King to a woman's epiphany at a Zen Buddhist Monastery in Japan, these simple, touching stories highlight the moments when the right phrases or comments made a life-changing difference. Divided into thematic sections like "At a Crossroads," "Taking Chances," and "Letting Go," Thomas's new title may be a little Chicken Soup-esque, but this is no canned concentrate-this is genuine, home-cooked comfort food. Proceeds benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital."This collection includes 108 stories, each about two pages long, by different unknown authors who share how hearing or reading the right words at the time time made a difference in their lives. This would be a great book for the bathroom (don't you love to read in the bathroom?) or for the coffee-table . . . each story is a quick read, a little morsel of inspiration.
I'm probably going to pass my book along as a Christmas gift (it's the thought that counts, right? not the amount of money spent?). I really enjoyed it and I know someone in my family who will enjoy it, too.
Two thumbs up!
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