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More Stories for the Heart: The Second Collection
A sequel to Stories for the Heart, More Stories for the Heart offers up over one hundred stories that hug readers' hearts and encourage their souls. This treasury of timeless tales-written by some of the best Christian communicators today-offers a wealth of compassion and love certain to minister to multiple generations. Readers will find themselves sharing these uplifting tales in conversation and letting the stories' wisdom inspire their thinking. These are stories that will add flavor to readers' views...and will be carried in their hearts. Whether read during peaceful moments spent cuddled up by the fire, during moments basking in the sunshine...or during read-aloud family times with loved ones, More Stories for the Heart is certain to encourage the soul.
300 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1997
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January 22, 2019
Stories for the heart that didn't exactly appeal to my heart. Most of them, anyway. To put it simply, I have very mixed feelings about this collection of stories. Some stories were touching and inspiring, while others were overly preachy, sentimental and emotionally manipulative. Is my heart rotten if I couldn't appreciate most of this stories?
I think it's more a matter of that old-there is no accounting for tastes. What is an inspiring Christian story for one person, will be annoying and emotionally manipulative one for another (that is myself). I suppose the good thing is that the stories themselves are very diverse. They all strive to be motivational, I think, but they differ in writing style, tone and lenght.
If they aim to be motivational, the logical question is- do they succeed? I think the answer is bound to be subjective. For me personally, most of the stories weren't that motivational. Some were nice, some were really touching (like the one about a famous writer who mentored both William Faulkner and Ernest Hemingway- I didn't know about that), some brought a smile to my lips (like the story of a dying man who ordered a puppy for his wife before his death-to keep her company) and some had me rolling my eyes. Can we please not abuse the victims of Auschwitz to prove a point? What I'm trying to say that some of these stories really annoyed my heart.
Another issue I have with this book is that while I read the acknowledgements at the end of the book, I'm not sure what kind of editing was done. The author (Alice Gray) compiled and collect these stories, but what were her artistic liberties in telling and retelling them? I'd like to know. I'd have appreciate a brief commentary on the sources or something of the sort.
Do I have a heart if I didn't like all of these? Or is simply that I abhor preachy short stories? I'm sorry but some of these were really condescending. There are some five stars stories in this book, so for those alone, I guess the book is worth reading. Nevertheless, the number of stories I either actively disliked or didn't care for is quite large, so I honestly can give it more stars that two, which means that (taken as a whole) it was an alright book, but I haven't the slightest intention of buying it.
I think it's more a matter of that old-there is no accounting for tastes. What is an inspiring Christian story for one person, will be annoying and emotionally manipulative one for another (that is myself). I suppose the good thing is that the stories themselves are very diverse. They all strive to be motivational, I think, but they differ in writing style, tone and lenght.
If they aim to be motivational, the logical question is- do they succeed? I think the answer is bound to be subjective. For me personally, most of the stories weren't that motivational. Some were nice, some were really touching (like the one about a famous writer who mentored both William Faulkner and Ernest Hemingway- I didn't know about that), some brought a smile to my lips (like the story of a dying man who ordered a puppy for his wife before his death-to keep her company) and some had me rolling my eyes. Can we please not abuse the victims of Auschwitz to prove a point? What I'm trying to say that some of these stories really annoyed my heart.
Another issue I have with this book is that while I read the acknowledgements at the end of the book, I'm not sure what kind of editing was done. The author (Alice Gray) compiled and collect these stories, but what were her artistic liberties in telling and retelling them? I'd like to know. I'd have appreciate a brief commentary on the sources or something of the sort.
Do I have a heart if I didn't like all of these? Or is simply that I abhor preachy short stories? I'm sorry but some of these were really condescending. There are some five stars stories in this book, so for those alone, I guess the book is worth reading. Nevertheless, the number of stories I either actively disliked or didn't care for is quite large, so I honestly can give it more stars that two, which means that (taken as a whole) it was an alright book, but I haven't the slightest intention of buying it.
April 19, 2021
This book sat on my shelf for years, and I don't recall ever having read it. This book was awesome...a big bowl of chick soup for the soul, before there was a series titled as such. With many encouraging, warm-the-heart stories, I really enjoyed the uplifting message of the book. I especially liked Saving the Broken Pieces by Robert Schuller found on page 203. If you are prone to depression or are currently walking through the valley of the shadow of death, please read this book. If nothing else, you won't be any worse off from having read something. Apparently this is a sequal to a previous book of a similar name. I'll have to hunt it down to read it as well. Definitely get your hands on a copy of both.
February 1, 2011
great book really shows stories of love,faith,and compassion
November 1, 2013
É um livro com pequenas histórias verdadeiramente comoventes.
July 2, 2015
Awesome book!! Loved it!! It has multiple stories that will touch your soul and keep you thinking!! Read on(:
June 2, 2020
After I outgrew fairytale books, this became my go-to book. I cannot remember when I first picked up this book from my parents’ bookshelf. But by when my family moved countries (I was 13) I had read these stories over and over again to a point where I can go to a specific story without flicking any pages.
As a shy and quiet middle child, this book really were ‘stories for my heart’— the stories filled my heart with warmth and love, and I remember really loving reading the different stories inside.
It’s been about 15 years since I last opened this book; it’s 2020 now. But suddenly being reminded of this book and the stories in it and the lessons I took away from it, I realise how this book really shaped the way I learned how to understand, love and care for others. I understand now the reason why I’m highly empathetic, and I’m pretty sure I can credit it to the heartwarming stories I grew up reading and was captivated by as a kid.
As a shy and quiet middle child, this book really were ‘stories for my heart’— the stories filled my heart with warmth and love, and I remember really loving reading the different stories inside.
It’s been about 15 years since I last opened this book; it’s 2020 now. But suddenly being reminded of this book and the stories in it and the lessons I took away from it, I realise how this book really shaped the way I learned how to understand, love and care for others. I understand now the reason why I’m highly empathetic, and I’m pretty sure I can credit it to the heartwarming stories I grew up reading and was captivated by as a kid.
April 28, 2023
You know how these little books are. Some stories are sweet, some sound made up, some are sad. I enjoy reading about other people trying to live out their faith in their daily lives, and was occasionally embarrassed by being moved to tears while reading in public. Reading it is like dipping your feet in a cool stream for a few minutes, and standing outside the cold cruel world temporarily. And when you put it down you can sometimes take that feeling with you.
January 11, 2019
Excellent book. Great stories, used several for illustrations in Bible classes and sermons.
April 24, 2020
I love these compilation of encouraging stories! Great read!
July 10, 2021
This was a great little read. I enjoyed many of the stories.
October 17, 2021
There's some gold in here. Come find it!
July 15, 2024
Well written stories but the genre is just not my favorite. Good to read on 2x for some encouraging little tidbits.
October 4, 2024
A lovely collection of stories. Some I had read before (but certainly didn't mind reading again!!) And some were new to me.
If you like Chicken Soup For the Soul books you will enjoy this one, too.
If you like Chicken Soup For the Soul books you will enjoy this one, too.
March 15, 2025
A delightful combination of religious teaching, short stories, and delightful humor. It was just a lovely way to pass some reading time.
May 14, 2008
I love uplifting stories! This is like reading a "Chicken Soup" book.
December 20, 2019
This was a really great book! :')
July 13, 2008
Great inspirational short stories with Christian themes.
October 9, 2011
More heart ....more of the best
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