Treasury of joy and inspiration : our most moving stories ever

To celebrate 90 years of publishing "reads of lasting interest," Reader's Digest offers this editors' selection of our best stories since our founding in 1922. Chock-full of essays and true tales by some of America's most famous authors and thought leaders, these great reads inspire and uplift, open the door to new possibilities and connect us emotionally. In this volume, readers will be inspired by stories like these: Author James Michener recounts the mysterious present from a neighbor that changed the course of his life Playwright Neil Simon witnesses his mother experience a moment of pure happiness Pulitzer prize winner Alex Haley shares why he broke down in tears when he first visited the offices of a famous newspaper Former President Dwight Eisenhower urges all American students to complete their college education Novelist Susan Shreve recalls the fierce love that motivated her mother to reach out to the famous shoe designer Salvatore Ferragamo for... Chock-full of essays and true tales by some of America's most famous authors and thought leaders, these great reads illuminate and uplift, open the door to new possibilities and connect us emotionally. In this volume, readers will be inspired by stories like these: author James Michener recounts the mysterious present from a neighbor that changed the course of his life; award-winning playwright Neil Simon witnesses his mother experience a moment of pure happiness; Pulitzer Prize winner Alex Haley shares why he broke down in tears when he first visited the offices of a famous newspaper; President Dwight D. Eisenhower urges all American students to complete their college education; novelist Susan Shreve recalls the fierce love that motivated her mother to reach out to famous shoe designer Salvatore Ferragamo for help. Organized around timeless themes--joy, miracles, giving, gratitude, holidays, healing and heroes--these stories will make readers laugh, cry, cheer, sigh, and renew their faith as they enjoy the powerful impact of a well-told tale For over 90 years, America has turned to Reader's Digest Magazine for incredible real-life stories. They lift the spirit, move us to tears, and inspire us in unique and exciting ways that we never dreamed possible. Now, for the first time ever, these amazing articles are available in a special collection to celebrate the 90th anniversary of Reader's Digest. The book includes 25 wonderful stories of Miracles, Gratitude, Giving, Holidays, Healing, and Joy that will warm your heart in lovely and surprising ways. Discover uplifting moments and life lessons from: * Christopher Reeves * Billy Crystal * James Michener * Helen Keller * Dwight D. Eisenhower * and many more. This treasury is perfect for readers of all ages, and makes a thoughtful gift for someone who has had a special influence in your own life. This book is a hard to find edition, and I am very proud to receive it to review from FSB Media. A great gift book, or just a coffee table book to pick up and read a little here and there that has some very interesting stories by different authors. Each has a story to tell and all will life your spirt, some will make you cry alone with the author and others will give you a good laugh that we all need this time in our lives that a lot of people are out of work, some are homeless and it seems that everytime we turn on the TV, there has been a murder or a robbery so we really need something to get our minds off the trouble. This book will do just that and I am sure you will enjoy it yourself, so if you are buying one for a gift make sure to get one for yourself as you will not want to let it go.