Some Miracles Take Time [Mass Market Paperback]

Art E. Berg (Author)

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This book is about miracles. It is about the "works of God being made manifest" in our daily lives. It's not about stupendous or earth-shattering events, but about the small private moments where the Lord reveals his mighty arm. Miracles are simply those things which, without the direct intervention of the power and priesthood of God, we could not perform by our own strength or resources.

Elder Boyd K. Packer has stated, "Some people think a miracle is only a miracle if it happens instantaneously, but miracles can grow slowly and patience and faith can compel things to happen that otherwise never would have come to pass." In the equation of priesthood, miracles, and infinite power, some of us have forgotten the critical and often essential ingredient called time. Time, which we sometimes call our enemy, miracles paradoxically embrace as friend.

This is not just a story of tragedy, love, struggle, and triumph. It is a message of hope, faith, power and miracles. It is my solemn testimony that there are, as Spencer W. Kimball declared, "infinitely more miracles today than in any age past and just as wondrous." Perhaps, with the help and influence of the Spirit, you and I may have "new eyes to see and new hearts to understand."

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 178 pages
• Publisher: Invictus Communications; 1 edition (February 1, 1990)
• ISBN-10: 1883437008
• ISBN-13: 978-1883437008
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #971,923 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Funny, uplifting, inspirational and yet deeply moving., October 6, 1999

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This review is from: Some Miracles Take Time (Mass Market Paperback)

When I bought the audio version I laughed so hard I almost crashed the car ... so I was intrigued to see how much the book expanded on the events related on the cassette. It is wonderful. In addition to Art's perspective, his wife also contributes significant sections making it a deeper more well rounded experience (not that there was anything wrong with the talk tape!). I've laughed and cried with this book ... and love it so much I've given it to more people than any other book. You don't need to be a member of the LDS church to appreciate this - anyone with a family will love it and identify with it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This book made me bawl my eyes out..., February 1, 2008

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Wendi A. Pilling - See all my reviews
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but that isn't to say I am not glad I read it. Art's story is a very depressing one. He was engaged to be married and a terrible car accident left him paralyzed from the chest down. The book is all about the lessons he learned in recovery, but I recommend this book strongly because it challenges your belief that you can be happy despite negative circumstances. We all say we believe that because it sounds good. This book challenges you to ask the question, could I be quadriplegic and happy?

Art's story is timely and needed for a culture that has become so steeped in buy-this-to-be-happy consumerism. I live better for having read this book. And I believe the answer is yes, you can be happy despite what life deals you. Art is genuine, and you will never forget his example after reading this.

The only reason I didn't give it a fifth star was because I didn't care for the poems at the end of each chapter--a little sentimental for me.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's as if he's there with you., January 6, 2007

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Jim Robertson (Clearwater, FL) - See all my reviews
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I love the way Art Berg writes. It's as if he's there with you, talking to you. He is an inspiration to anyone who listens to his message. The world lost a great man when he passed away.