This is a beautiful book for yourself or for a gift. Even if you don't believe in angels you will be touched by the true stories in this book which come from the heart of the people who shared them.Rosemary Ellen Guiley is a multi-published author of nonfiction books. Some of her other books are Angels of Mercy and The Miracle of Prayer. I met Guiley when interviewing her for my cable TV show Author Chat. She is a charming woman of quiet grace and beauty. She explained the way she gathers true stories for her books is to interview people who share their experiences with her. She is usually referred to these people by other authors or church groups. Another method she uses for some of her books is in-depth research. Her two books on prayer were completed after thousands of hours spent hunched over old prayer books in the Library of Congress.
I have Blessings: Prayers for the Home and Family and Wellness: Prayers for Comfort and Healing by Rosemary Guiley. These are part of my permanent collection.
All Rosemary's books are inspirational but I BRING YOU GLAD TIDINGS is special because of the diversity of people who participated in this compilation of true stories of Christmas Angels. Rosemary trusted her angelic forces to guide her to the right people to share their stories for this book.
The book opens with a brief introduction about Christmas and the birth of Jesus Christ. Rosemary states, "...the story of Jesus cannot be told without angels."
She reminds us that the messengers of God play an important role in all of our lives, though we often aren't aware of it. At Christmastime, especially, we are more open to belief in miracles. It truly is a time for glad tidings. It is a time when we are reminded that whatever trials we face, we have the strength to prevail.
At Christmas, our thoughts naturally turn to angels. They are on greeting cards, depicted in ornaments and other Christmas decorations. But Angels are not a figment of the imagination. They are real beings of power and majesty who have as a purpose to help mankind.
An encounter with an angel is called an angelophany and doesn't usually involve a winged creature. Angels appear as real people to us in a visual presentation, or they may be the inner voice. If you wish to be blessed with the realization of angels in your life, read this book with an open mind and heart. It could change your life for the better.
While all the experiences in the book are different they share one thing in common: transformation. Whenever we accept an angelic presence it is for our greater good.
I highly recommend this book because every story is special and uplifting. It makes a wonderful gift as well as a keeper for your own library. Imagine, over 200 pages of nothing but good news. It's something we all need in this upside down and inside out world of cares and trouble.
Finally, the definitive angel book has arrived and just in the St. Nick of time for all to enjoy. The eighteen inspirational stories --based on true life experiences --are beautifully stated by best-selling author Rosemary Ellen Guiley. She channels into her book amazing stories from individuals spanning all walks of life. I so enjoyed reading each individuals account of his or her own special miracle. I was especially moved by the story "The Miracle of the Light and the Life where I was introduced to the wonderful 'smidgens.' "The Greatest Gift," was another where listening to and heading the inner and external voice proved a miracle. The profoundess of each story touched my heart and soul. I found myself crying happy tears.
The golden thread that is woven throughout each special story is one of hope and trust in the magnificant power of prayer- the highest healing. This wonderful little angel book is pure enlightenment for all of us as we manage through this life's journey and most important beyond...
For the Christmastime spirit I found this book to be a blessed read.
