Hot Chocolate for the Mystical Soul: 101 True Stories of Angels, Miracles, and Healings (Paperback)

~ (Author) "Giggling to herself, Ananya whispered into my ear, Give him another spoon..." (more)
Key Phrases: mystical soul, voiceless voice, Sai Baba, New York, Native American (more...)

Editorial Reviews

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Ford, who does public relations for such New Agers as Deepak Chopra, Louise Hay, and Marianne Williamson, has collected first-person anecdotes in which a variety of people (many involved in aspects of spiritual healing) recount modern-day miracles and visits from otherworldly beings. The collection is like a box of supernatural bon-bons--once you start, it's hard to stop. Patrons looking for quick and easy inspirational reading will find it here. Still, there seems to be a disconcerting trend developing: books packaged as spiritual comfort food, aspiring not to elevate the spirit but to tranquilize it, like chicken soup or hot chocolate. What's next? Literary Jack Daniels for the fevered brain? Ilene Cooper

Product Description

This enchanting book is perfect for those who love magic and mystery, and who know that an unseen, loving presence is watching over us. This is an inspiring collection of mystical experiences involving angels, miracles, near-death experiences, divine interventions, animal experiences, personal transformations, and miraculous healings. The storytellers come from all walks of life-doctors, lawyers, actors, musicians, mailmen, teachers, and others-and include familiar figures, such as Neal Donald Walsch, Judith Orloff, M.D., and Joan Borysenko. With such a wonderful variety of enlightening stories, every reader will find many that will touch them personally. * Arielle Ford has done publicity for all of bestselling author Deepak Chopra's books and for Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen's Chicken Soup for the Soul books. * Arielle Ford's clients have included such bestselling authors as Marianne Williamson, Neale Donald Walsch, Louise Hay, and Joan Borysenko. * Inspirational books are consistently on the New York Times bestseller list-all of the Chicken Soup for the Soul books have been #1 bestsellers!

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Plume; 1 edition (February 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0452279259
• ISBN-13: 978-0452279254
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #663,745 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A GREAT COLLECTION OF INSPIRATION, October 12, 1999

By	Qwen (San Diego, California) - See all my reviews

give yourself the gift of reading these inspiring,enjoyable and enlightening stories. They fill your heart with love and comfort. I highly recommend this book for anyone who needs more love.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorite Bath -Tub-Books..., October 30, 2001

By	Mary Ellen (Oregon USA) - See all my reviews

When I am feeling overwhelmed with world news I take "Hot Chocolate for the Mystical Soul" with me into a hot bath tub and read story after story to relax.

Because each story is written by a different person, from many different beliefs, it is educational to see how others think. It is like peeking into their minds as I read the magic and mysteries that are unfolding in their lives.

10 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars heartwarming, April 21, 2000

By A Customer

This was a heartwarming book but because each story is written by a different person, many of them are poorly written, difficult to follow, or assume you have prior knowledge of specific aspects of certain relegions. While I truly enjoyed the book, it wasn't what i expected. A majority of the stories are based in relegions I have no experience with and meditation and may deal in areas not comfortable to those well seated in catholic or conservative christian denominations. However, if you have an open mind you will enjoy reading the stories contained in the book.