The Opal, the symbol for encouragement of positive emotions, teaches us that what we put out, comes back to us. Such are the underlying messages of this collection of Stronger Today stories: A WWII captain drags a tattered rug into a foxhole, comforting his troops during one of their fiercest battles... A mentally ill former employee holds a supervising nurse hostage. She emerges after forty-eight hours with multiple gunshot wounds, but with a new understanding of how vulnerability can be the foundation of strength. These and many more award winning stories share challenging moments - some dramatic, others more light-hearted - but all reflective of messages we hope you, the reader, will absorb to strengthen you as well. WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THIS BOOK: Stories to Engage With its great variety of compelling topics, (the stories in this) series are bound to touch the heart of every reader. It is a huge, little gift for anyone wanting to be inspired. And, it won't put a hole in your budget. Cami Green Hofstadter, Ph.D. Retired university professor and award-winning author with a special interest in the fate of Scandinavian Jewry during the war years. Her most recent book: The Modern Consul (Palgrave Macmillan, 2020). Absolutely Brilliant! This is by far the most heartwarming and uplifting collection of stories I've had the privilege of reading in a very long time. Editor/Publisher Lois W. Stern has worked her magic once again, discovering a diversity of talented authors and their truly remarkable stories that you're certain to find impossible to put down!James OsborneAward-winning author of four novels and scores of short stories. His work can be found at www.amazon.com/author/jamesosborneInspiration to Guide Us Through the Hard TimesThe stories in Tales2Inspire ~ The Opal Collection are written from the hearts and minds of those who lived them, sharing life moments of challenge and inspiration that have helped build character, form bonds and open doors to wisdom. In my daily practice as a psychologist, I keep several copies of this book in my office, frequently recommending it to my clients. While encouraging them to read the entire book, I often guide them to one specific story that mirrors some of their concerns. We are imitative beings and Tales2Inspire works like a charm, offering alternate mindsets and perspectives to light their way. Andrea S. Gould, Ph.D. Board Certified Psychologist, Founder, Lucid Learning Systems, LLC" Enlightened Inspiration for Transformation."Co-host Boom Goddess Radio, PodcastGreek derivative "Opallios," meaning "to see a change of color." Because the stone is absorbent and reflective, it helps us to pick up thoughts and feelings, amplify them, and return them to their source. As a karmic stone, it encourages putting out positive emotions and teaches that what you put out comes back to you.PLEASE NOTE THAT BEEAUSE OF AMAZON'S CURRENT POLICY OF ONLY ALLOWING TEN AUTHOR NAMES TO BE LISTED ABOVE, I WAS UNABLE TO UPLOAD ONE NAME, JANE FORGEY, WHO IS NO LESS ADMIRED FOR HER EXPERTISE AS A WRITER. WE ARE WAITING PATIENTLY FOR AMAZON TO REVERSE THIS POLICY.

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