Inspirational Short

From one of the greatest writers of our age comes a collection of stories and parables unlocking the mysteries of the human condition. Gathered from Paulo Coelho’s daily column of the same name, Maktub, meaning “it is written,” invites seekers on a journey of faith, self-reflection, and transformation. As Paulo Coelho explains, “Maktub is not a book of advice—but an exchange of experiences.”

The stories here will open your eyes and give you valuable insights regarding success, love, money, achievement, overcoming obstacles, relationships, hope, positive thinking, life, happiness, family, leadership, dreams, appreciation, uplifting, adversity, moving on, perseverance, encouraging, faith, and friendship. Some of the stories will make you cry others will make you smile, none will leave you indifferent. You'll find them witty, touching, amusing, and spirit-soothing. We hope you enjoy listening to them as much as we enjoyed compiling them. Are you ready to get empowered?

We’re all faced with challenges in our lives which in the moment often seem unsurmountable and hopeless. That was the case for Sophie, a high school student who found herself sitting on a park bench one torturous autumn day, ready to end her life and her struggle. In Sophie’s moment of truth, a stranger suddenly appeared next to her, offering his handkerchief which was embroidered with these words: “If you want your life to change, you must change.”

Do you ever have a day when you're just feeling down? On those days, don't you wish that you drink even a little bit from the cup of inspiration and motivation? Well now you can. This book is packed full of uplifting, motivating, and inspiring stories that will make you smile, improve your day, and help you take on whatever life has in store for you.

Unleashing Your Super Powers are unique short stories that inspires children to believe in themselves and their abilities, while teaching values such as teamwork, kindness, and perseverance.

Laura Hurwitz, author of Disappear Home, says, "In her brilliant collection Because the Sky Is a Thousand Soft Hurts, Elizabeth Kirschner fearlessly blends poetry, prose, memoir, and master storytelling into an amalgam that lands like a gut-punch to the soul".

Romance is in the air, old-fashioned courtship is alive and well, and love is an eternal promise in these three novellas from Beth Wiseman, Kelly Long, and Kathleen Fuller.

More and more, teens are concerned about friends facing a health crisis (such as AIDS or eating disorders), having a serious alcohol or drug problem, and how to help their parents with their problems. Taste Berries for Teens Three addresses these growing concerns through a combination of stories expressing teens' thoughts and the compassionate wisdom of Bettie and Jennifer Youngs.

The Book of Wonder is one of the most important books in the lineage of fantasy fiction. It introduced themes that Lord Dunsany worked with for the rest of his career, which created tropes that you'll recognise as if you've read and loved this book many times before.

If you're looking for an audiobook that will inspire and motivate you, then look no further than this Motivational Story. It has 50 inspiring short stories from everyday life, each with a thought-provoking anecdote.

The audiobook is divided into units on self-worth, self-respect, and self-esteem; friendship; love and meaningful relationships; finding meaning, purpose, and direction in life; giving, sharing, and making a difference; encouragement and success; and coping with pressure, stress, and tough issues. Real teens reviewed this work, and the authors completed it with the collaborative feedback of those teens.

There is nothing that compares to the faithfulness of the family dog. For six years, Teddy has helped out on the family farm, walked the kids to the school bus, comforted them when they were sad, and snuggled with them through cold winter nights. In the dusk of a warm summer evening, when an intruder makes his way through the yard, threatening all that Teddy holds dear, the four children learn a devastating truth about the meaning of faithfulness. This is a touching story of love and ultimately, forgiveness.

Like its best-selling predecessor, this book deftly combines teen contributions and responses with the commentary and sensitive advice of coauthors Bettie B. Youngs, PhD, EdD, and Jennifer Leigh Youngs, teaching teens that we each can make life better through our love and compassion. Sure to become a treasured companion, this trusted guide will help all its listeners journey toward making their lives better and brighter.

Finding God in Abandoned Places is a collection of Christian short stories, largely inspired by a desire to recognize the presence of the Holy Spirit, anytime and anywhere in our modern world. Each story is a reflective, thought-provoking piece on how God speaks to us daily through his word, and how to build upon that for richer spiritual insights.

Blossom Daniels lost her job moments after she reported to work, because she couldn't climb the stairs for mail delivery, thanks to a permanently broken down elevator. Her day was only beginning. Little did she know, before it ended, she'd be fighting for her life in the chilly grip of the Potomac.

A very warm welcome, listeners; to my short audiobook of awe-inspiring and thought-provoking philosophy and quotes.

My short stories really are from my heart and inspirational. I spent years with God - him putting these stories into my mind and helping me write them down. Without God, I could have never written one single sentence. All glory goes to God!

Short Poems Book is just so enticing, absolutely elegant, and so amazingly gorgeous in every way. It is such an awe-inspiring, relevant, and poignant book for today’s world. This collection of short poems is one that speaks straight from the heart. This, dear listener, is the real, intelligent, and artful mastery of a beauteous poetic language.

Best Book of Short Poems is full of love poems, poems dedicated to Marie, a symbolic name for my muse, and other relevant poems relating to things like climate change, everyday life, along with kernels of wisdom and metaphor that are all wrapped up in these poems.

Life Through the Eyes of a Woman is a compilation of stories about women walking through the storms of life. These women deal with the abuse, neglect, and loss that come with poor relationships, but also the love, security, and passion that should accompany healthy relationships. Yet, no matter what these women are put through, they always find it within themselves to come out on the other side stronger than before.