Chicken Soup for the Soul: Messages from Heaven: 101 Miraculous Stories of Signs from Beyond, Amazing Connections, and Love that Doesn't Die

by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Amy Newmark

When our loved ones leave this world, our connection with them does not end. These 101 stories about amazing connections, angels, and answered prayers will inspire and comfort you.

Death takes away the physical presence of our loved ones, but not their spirit. Sometimes they send us signs from beyond, or come to us in dreams or as angels. Sometimes our loved ones visit Heaven but come back because it’s not their time. Your faith will be renewed and you’ll be awed by these miraculous true accounts,

Genres: Nonfiction, Inspirational, Christian, Spirituality, Short Stories, Self Help, Angels

343 pages, Paperback

First published February 28, 2012

About the author

Jack Canfield is an American motivational speaker and author. He is best known as the co-creator of the "Chicken Soup for the Soul" book series, which currently has over 124 titles and 100 million copies in print in over 47 languages. According to USA Today, Canfield and his writing partner, Mark Victor Hansen, were the top-selling authors in the United States in 1997.

Canfield received a BA in Chinese History from Harvard University and a Masters from University of Massachusetts. He has worked as a teacher, a workshop facilitator, and a psychotherapist.

Canfield is the founder of "Self Esteem Seminars" in Santa Barbara, and "The Foundation for Self Esteem" in Culver City, California. The stated mission of Self Esteem Seminars is to train entrepreneurs, educators, corporate leaders and employees to achieve their personal and professional goals. The focus of The Foundation for Self Esteem is to train social workers, welfare recipients and human resource professionals.

In 1990,he shared with author Mark Victor Hansen his idea for the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. After three years, the two had compiled sixty-eight stories.

Canfield has appeared on numerous television shows, including Good Morning America, 20/20, Eye to Eye, CNN's Talk Back Live, PBS, The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Montel Williams Show, Larry King Live and the BBC.

Canfield's most recent book, The Success Principles (2005), shares 64 principles that he claims can make people more successful. In 2006, he appeared in the DVD, "The Secret," and shared his insights on the Law of Attraction and tips for achieving success in personal and professional life.

Jack Canfield was born on August 19, 1944, in Fort Worth, TX. He is the son of Elmer and Ellen (a homemaker; maiden name, Taylor). He attended high school at Linsly Military Institute, Wheeling, WV, 1962. He went to college at Harvard University, B.A., 1966; University of Massachusetts at Amherst, M.Ed., 1973. Canfield married Judith Ohlbaum in 1971 (divorced, November 1976); he married Georgia Lee Noble on September 9, 1978 (divorced, December 1999); he married Inga Marie Mahoney on July 4, 2001; children: (first marriage) Oran, David, Kyle, Dania; (second marriage) Christopher Noble. He is a Democrat and a Christian, and his hobbies include tennis, travel, skiing, running, billiards, reading, and guitar.

Reviews

[Kiara Kitten · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm not done this book yet but already I know it is just what I need. Each story brings tears to my eyes but also makes me feel a little closer to my best friend. I miss him so much sometimes. This book reminds me that in some ways I still have him around.

[Julie Wise covert · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am completely hooked on this book. I have always felt that there is something more. That we are and will always be deeply connected to our loved ones and that they can or try to communicate with us if we would only pay attention.

INCREDIBLE book.

[Alex · Rating 5 out of 5]

it's a medicine for us

[Linda Appelbaum · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice collection of heart-warming, inspirational stories. Short, easy to read, great just before bed.

[Mrs. Duane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very inspiring

[Katie Caporale · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this a couple of stories at a time and found great comfort in the experiences shared by the contributors.

[Sandra Meros]

Excellent book. Very inspirational. Stories are short and very poignant. Good reading when seeking hope in seemingly hopeless situations, or when wondering what happens to loved ones when they die.

An example of one of the stories in this book is below:

"Grace, who didn't know the family secret-she has a brother who died who she was an infant-until he came to her in a dream and became her guardian angel."

[Tanya · Rating 5 out of 5]

this is another fantastic instalment of the wonderful chicken soup for the soul series focusing on angels and the realm of heaven, this book is amazing especially if your into the concept of angels, guardian angels. this magnificent book is filled with real people's experiences with their guardian angels. its a fascinating book to read the concept of guardian angels that can come in many forms whether be in the form of a passed loved one, to an animal or a an exceptionally beautiful being. if your into guardian angels this book is for you. I love this series and have slowly collected several of these chicken soup for the soul the ones focusing on angels of course my favourites, books and haven't been disappointed in any of them a definite must read.

[Jeanne · Rating 3 out of 5]

These stories are great when you don’t have any brain power—an easy read.

Quotes from the book:

Message from an angel:
“As your faith is strengthened you will find that there that there is no longer the need to have a sense of control.”

Peace is not the absence of affliction, but the presence of God.

A little faith will bring your soul to heaven but a lot of faith will bring heaven to your soul.

“While we are mourning the loss of our friend, others are rejoicing to meet him behind the veil.”― John Taylor

[Claudia Cheyne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short, easy to read true stories of love and connections that go beyond the grave. People share personal experiences of dreams and conversations with friends or relatives who died. Many times they are given signs that all is well along with a message that they will be reunited someday in the future. Have a tissue handy as you discover how life goes on even after the soul leaves its' earthly body.

[Linda Sear · Rating 4 out of 5]

This amazing book will make you a believer that there IS 'life' on the other side, and that our loved ones who have passed are with us in spirit. I won't go into the specifics of these stories, but they will uplift and inspire you! I may just read this all over again. : )

[Sharon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loss my mom two year’s ago and reading this book make me think of her I cried and smile I truly believe they come to us and they let us know thing’s. My mom comes to me one morning I heard her calling my name I woke up looking around. If you have loss someone read this book.

[Reed Johnson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good Adoration material

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read!

[Jenn K · Rating 5 out of 5]

A gift from a caring friend during one of the toughest times of my life. It definitely provided me with some comfort.

[Patricia Gallant · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some inspirational stories in here. I do believe.

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good beach read

[Katy Lovejoy · Rating 3 out of 5]

heartwarming thought but I've never really bought the heaven is for real type of stories.

[Anna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice stories that touch the heart, especially if you are feeling the loss of a loved one.

[Jack Casey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well, I thought it was really good, and now heres my review.

When our loved ones and important family members leave this world, our connection with those loved ones does not end.
Their stories will astonish, comfort and out stand you. Death, may take away our loved ones in physical ways, but not their spirit. And maybe sometimes they send us signs from Heaven, and come to us in important dreams, and sometimes loved ones visit Heaven, but miraculously come back to Earth because it's not their time. Your faith will be renewed by these stories including:

Carolyn, whose late mother came back to her and got diagnosed a unknown blood clot that the doctors missed. This story tells us of extraordinary miracles that can happen through dreams, through a mysterious series of events, including: A five-year old named Garrett Johnson, who escorted his two year old brother to Heaven, after a serious car accident, and he came to tell about that little trip to Heaven and back.

Chicken Soup for the soul: Messages from Heaven 101, is about these 101 specail messages from Heaven, that tell us that our lost loved ones can reappear in dreams and thoughts,
Chicken Soup for the soul: Messages from Heaven 101 is about everything from people going to Heaven, and back to people re-uniting with their loved ones through dreams and miracles and every day thoughts.

This book tells of 101 miracles. You should read it!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Mandy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was my first Chicken Soup for the Soul book I have read. That being said I understand the basic premise behind it. 101 short stories. Really short stories. I enjoyed the stories but at the same time I was left wanting more. It was a bit dizzying for me when I would get used to a set of characters and then just a page or two later it was over. I am the type of reader that really gets involved in the characters and I thrive upon character development. I know I can't really get what I want in a couple of pages of a person's story.

So really it isn't the books fault I wasn't completely satisfied. It is my own. I knew what I was getting into.

That being said I really enjoyed many of the stories. Many of the writers are incredibly talented. I could relate to these stories because I - like many of the authors - have lost loved ones and had several signs that were really impossible for me to ignore.

All in all it was a good read and I would definitely recommend this to anyone who has lost someone and is still in the grieving process.

[Jenny T · Rating 4 out of 5]

While this book was enjoyable, I took my time getting through it since I mainly read it in bed. The stories aren't as memorable to me as those in the other books, but there are some sweet stories. Some stories include reuniting with parents, friends, kids, and spouses. I actually felt a bit sad when I was reading, though, because there were so many stories about poor health, dying, and grief. It was hard to read some of these. Also, some of these stories seemed like they could be coincidental and didn't seem like supernatural miracles. Still, it seems reassuring that loved ones can visit and give signs of being nearby. I do wonder, though, if people are actually encountering demons in the form of their dead loved ones. I hope people are praying to God when they are seeing these spirits.

[Tammy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great Chicken Soup book. I tried reading only about 3 stories every night so that I could digest each one slowly and ponder the beauty of their message. I wish the book had 1 million pages so that I could read them for months and months. Many of the stories gave me goose bumps. Thank you for the book Amy Kitchen...it didn't disappoint.

[Tammy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderful inspirational book. It is a great book for oneself to come to terms with a loss of a loved one. One of my favorites, but make sure when you are reading it that you find the right place and time because you will shed a few tears.

[Roseann · Rating 5 out of 5]

This Chicken Soup for the Soul book gives positive reinforcement of messages from beyond. It's a very inspirational book and makes you hope that messages do get sent from beyond. This book is a very quick read and I highly recommend it.

[Linda · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book has some sweet stories in it & a few weird ones. It's a nice uplifting book that's handy to have sitting around. It's quick to just pick ir up and read a story here & there between life's business.

[Maria Carmo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Inspiring and full of lovely short stories, the exact kind of book one needs to make a break from lifes more negative aspects! A true help to cheer up and enlighten and help strengthen our Faith.

Maria Carmo,

Lisbon, 18 July 2017.

[Debbie Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed the uplifting stories.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

The stories in this Chicken Soup collection all deal with loved ones who have died. They are stories full of hope, miracles, and love from heaven. I enjoyed every single one.

[Maggie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!!