Touching & Motivating
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What a great story about Mary & Levi who fought incredibly difficult situations, only to come out stronger in their faith in God who provided bountiful blessings for them and taught them that "I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me."
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Highly recommend this book!  Its a heartfelt journey of a man and how he deals with the rough hand the dealer of life has dealt him.  He forges forward doing what is right for his children while putting himself on the back burner.  It's a story of courage and strength and a man's determination to right the wrongs of his world while learning a few of life's lessons himself.  It teaches us to appreciate all life has to offer and not to take things for granted. We all can benefit from this book.  A highly motivational read!
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I just finished Kim's book, "Dandelion Growing Wild" and I haven't read anything so moving, touching, funny, sad, and uplifting in years.  Kim has accomplished something extraordinary in capturing the essence of her life, family & running while still telling a story that speaks to the heart.  Kim shows that perhaps her greatest accomplishment may not be her outstanding, world class marathons, but perhaps her success in being a champion at life, motherhood, and friendship. Antoher fascinating aspect of this book is that Kim allows us to see inside an elite athlete's world, and to see that they face many similar challenges as an average person/athlete.  Kim's book is a must read for runners and joggers, from world class to recreational.  Any runner who has struggled with emotions, family, eating, injury, etc.  will find commonalities and inspiration in her thoughts and reflections.

Another championship performance by Kim Jones and a book to be read many times over.
4505324
Made me laugh, made me cry... Touching and inspirational!  It was a privilege to read about their courage, optimism and faith during Charlottes battle with cancer.  Rob made you feel a part of the experience.
2951223
I loved this book. It was heart touching. I was hooked from the very begiinning. I found many inspirational words of encouragement to incorporate into my own weight loss journey.
4521609
A lovely, touching account of one family's journey through the lowest lows and highest highs associated with a struggle with(and ultimately victory over) Cancer.  For anyone who has been touched by Cancer- a must read.
813508
I started reading this to a school class I was subbing for and had to go home and finish it. What a great job showing that someone with a severe challenge can still feel a sense of belonging through the kindness of others. I was reminded to treat everyone with more kindness and respect and to appreciate others for who the are inside.
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I read the book over Valentine's weekend and found it very motivating and empowering. At age 61, I had nearly resigned myself to the expectation of becoming more sedentary and never losing enough weight to improve my health, but since reading this book, I realize that something has changed inside -- my thinking continues to be transformed from being INTERESTED in changes that could cause some results to TAKING ACTION that demonstrates I am fully committed to the changes needed to become a healthier me.  Committed to not quitting when the going gets rough and when results are less than expected, committed to taking one step at a time, one choice at a time toward a change in my activity level, food choices, attitude/thoughts, and not being such a perfectionist  about results (all or nothing). A lot of pressure has been removed by focusing on today and what I will do today that will make a difference in my energy and my overall health today. Thank you, Jonathan, for both the written and the audio book. Chapter 10 really spoke to me!
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Although I am not all the way through this book what I have read is inspirational and touching. Melisa brings words and descriptions to life. Feels like you've experienced the poems yourself. From love to addiction to abuse I felt her every emotion.! I highly recommend this book. It brings out emotions that some of us need to heal!
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book! As the reader, I felt as though I was right there with the main character due to the way the author described his journey through sounds, thoughts, sights and feelings. You don't have to be a musician or a runner to truly appreciate this book. Any person who has been through times of perserverance, self-doubt, fighting negative thoughts, and feelings of failure will feel validated that they are not alone. The big take home message is at the end of the day, happiness is a choice regardless of your situation. Great, uplifting book! Highly recommend it!
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This inspirational book invites all of us, in a beautifully gentle way, to reconnect with ourselves and our purpose here. For me, reading OWAT was like sitting down for a warm cup of tea with a dear friend who knows my soul, can remind me about what's important, and can point out simple ways to live more fully from that place. If you feel like your "to-do" list has you in a juggernaut, just open this book to any page and read a line or two! It's like hitting the "re-set" button; even if just for a moment, balance is restored.
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I read this book in one sitting...finished it at 4:00am and wept for another hour...stayed up and made a list of those mentors and friends who have touched my own life in ways I hadn't considered before reading this  book. The book has moved me to action; I'm finding my old friends and  letting them know what they have meant to me while they're still here. The  book has also moved me to consider my responsibility as a mentor for  others.  I have not read a book this moving since Rebecca Brown's  "Gifts of the Body". In both of these works, the message is so  simple and concise, yet it seems to elude us until someone reminds us of  just how lucky we are to have had the friends and experiences that have  shaped our lives. I've bought several copies of "Gifts of the  Body" to pass on to friends and family. With "Tuesdays With  Morrie", I have a new selection to share with those special people. My  thanks to Mitch and Morrie for a great personal lesson.
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I read this book in two days.  For anyone facing cancer, it is full of loving words and good advice.  For anyone supporting someone facing cancer, this book helps understand what the patient is going through emotionally, and physically, and what is needed most to help. For everyone, this is a story of how family, friends, and strangers come together to face a crisis.
Barbara is totally frank in her discussion of what she went through physically and emotionally, and her struggle to
determine what medical care was/is best for her.  She shares the wonderful e-mails she sent and received from a support group that stretched across many countries.  Many of the episodes detailed are frustrating, some are sad, some are outright funny.  What struck me as I read was the importance of support -- both emotional and practical -- from Barbara's friends (not only to her recovery but also just to the logistics of getting through many days), and the necessity to maintain some perspective and a sense of humor, or at least irony.
I strongly recommend this book to everyone; though we don't all face breast cancer or other personally life-threatening diseases, Barbara's strength and determination are an inspiration to  those confronting many types of challenges.
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I received this book as a gift from my sister.  She knew that I was having a hard time dealing with the recent loss of my husband.  It was a wonderful gift to read this and remember that while most of us suffer at some point in life, we have a choice as to how or how not to deal with this pain.  This book was a huge motivator.
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I read this book in one sitting... I couldn't put it down, it really touched my heart. The way Lee conveyed her story - is so powerful and personal - that it made me feel as if she was an old friend meeting me for lunch, and catching me up on life. They say you are defined not by what happens to you - but how you handle it. Lee handled with courage, strength and the lessons learned through being an athlete. Truly inspiring.
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A very sweet, uplifting reminder to identify and savor all the moments in our lives that we sometimes tend to overlook.
This insight is by a writer (Mark A. Flagel) who presents and reflects upon his own very personal experiences in a refreshingly honest way- while encouraging his readers to do the same.  Although not usually my genre, I found "Peach Moments" to be a very inspirational treatise.
Highly recommended!
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"Measure of a Man" is about a young man who decides to undergo major surgery in order to gain two inches of height. His story is a heart-felt, inspirational novel.. truly a must-read for anyone who has ever had to make a life altering decision or for anyone who has struggled with his or her own body issues. Prepare to be uplifted and inspired by Akash's braveness, determination, and courage, as he takes you through his own physical, mental, and emotional experiences. This book will warm your heart and instill in you the same power and strength demonstrated by Akash!!