Angels and Wonders: True Stories of Heaven on Earth [Paperback]

Joan Wester Anderson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2008

Sometimes, the only answer is an angel.
As a woman flees an abusive boyfriend, her gas tank on empty, money materializes in her empty purse. Millions of fireflies suddenly appear and offer guiding light to desperate refugees trying to find a path through a mountain storm. Two women strongly sense that a missionary priest, far away, needs prayer at the exact moment when he faces catastrophe.
These are just a few of the more than thirty true stories recounted in Angels and Wonders, a book that points readers to the spiritual realm for answers to otherwise inexplicable occurrences. For anyone inclined toward spirituality, each amazing story provides further proof of God’s heavenly care in difficult times; for those who aren’t sure if heaven really does intervene on earth, this book provides plenty of reasons for them to doubt their disbelief.

Editorial Reviews

Book Description

Amazing but true stories offering proof of God’s care and encouragement in difficult times and moments of uncertainty.

As a woman flees an abusive boyfriend, her gas tank on empty, money materializes in her empty purse. Millions of fi refl ies suddenly appear and offer guiding light to desperate refugees trying to fi nd a path through a mountain storm. Two women strongly sense that a missionary priest, far away, needs prayer at the exact moment when he faces catastrophe.
These are just a few of the more than thirty true stories recounted in Angels and Wonders, the latest book from national best-selling author Joan Wester Anderson.

From the Author

Please note that this book, Angels and Wonders, has a new title but is actually a reprint of an earlier book of mine titled Where Wonders Prevail. --Author --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Loyola Press; First Edition, First edition (August 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0829427333
• ISBN-13: 978-0829427332
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 7.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #52,891 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #50 in Books > Christian Books & Bibles > Evangelism > Sermons
  • #80 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Spirituality > Angels

More About the Author

I started writing when we bought a handyman-special house that didn't come with a handyman. We had four sons at that point (a daughter finally arrived a year after we moved) so I started magazine freelance-writing. Collected a lot of rejection slips but I also learned a lot about the industry. I was completely self-taught and have never taken a journalism course.

By lurches and mistakes, I added a second income to the family while staying at home. A friend and I, on a lark, did a book on household humor together, and we found a publisher right away. The first book led to a second, but then my co-writer went off to a real job at a university. I continued at home with the magazine articles, an occasional book (the books never sold very well) and a speaking sideline that got me out of the house occasionally.

In 1992, as I made plans to finish my career in writing, I did one last book, Where Angels Walk, which became a New York Times best seller, and is still on bookshelves and published in at least 18 languages lo! these past almost-20 years. I never did stop writing, and have just completed #8 in my angel/miracles series. I also have returned to my roots---with a humorous book on family life, Moms Go Where Angels Fear to Tread.

I'm very grateful to God for allowing me to do this kind of work. My father once said that a person who loves her job will never work a day in her life, and that is me. I hope you are a new reader. Please check my website (and many new angel stories) at http://joanwanderson.com.

Customer Reviews

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring and faithful reading, a great gift book for Christians, November 9, 2008

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This review is from: Angels and Wonders: True Stories of Heaven on Earth (Paperback)

Strange, unforeseen events that give people just what they need to get by, it's what referred to as miracles. "Angels and Wonders: True Stories of Heaven on Earth" is a collection of more than thirty true stories telling of God's servants and their presence on Earth. These stories tell of people in need and how when they needed help most, they believe there's no one who went to bat for them there except Angels. Touching stories of overcoming adversity and making it through tough times, "Angels and Wonders" is inspiring and faithful reading, a great gift book for Christians.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars love this book, September 8, 2008

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This review is from: Angels and Wonders: True Stories of Heaven on Earth (Paperback)

Joan Wester Anderson always writes uplifting books that are true stories, great read. I always buy her books, everyone needs an uplifting once in a while in their life.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, true miracle stories!, October 13, 2008

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lovethehumboldtredwoods (Upstate New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Angels and Wonders: True Stories of Heaven on Earth (Paperback)

This is a wonderful and uplifting book of true miracle stories that will help to increase one's faith.