Synopses & Reviews
I am going to send an angel in front of you,
to guard you on the way.
Exodus 23:20 NRSV
When Joan Wester Anderson wrote Where Angels Walk, millions of readers were captivated by her inspiring
collection of true stories of angelic intervention. The book remained on the New York Times Best-Seller List for over a year.
In the Arms of Angels is Anderson’s newest collection of mysterious and heart-stirring stories of heavenly guardians. From the harrowing account of a World Trade Center survivor to a miraculous rescue during the first Gulf War, these powerful stories invite us to take another look at the “coincidences” in our lives—to open our eyes to the angels who walk beside us.
“In times of uncertainty, we long to be reminded that, as Joan Wester Anderson writes, ‘We are not alone.’”
—Rev. Timothy Jones, author, The Art of Prayer, Workday Prayers, and Celebration of Angels
“In the Arms of Angels is a true gem, a book to be treasured.”
—Jessie Frees, radio host, WMTR/WWTR New Jersey
Synopsis
Extraordinary stories of angelic appearances in the lives of ordinary people abound. Author, Joan Wester Anderson brings together some of the most compelling true stories from the past five years in her latest collection, In the Arms of Angels. Whether they center on seemingly mundane events or national tragedies, the stories in this book reveal that angels accompany humans on their daily journeys and influence their lives. In a time when "nearly every institution in which we have placed our trust has faltered and collapsed," these striking stories of heavenly intervention provide a glimmer of hope and a glimpse of eternity. From the harrowing account of a World Trade Center survivor's angelic encounter to the heartrending tale of a little boy who survives a car crash, the stories illustrate how angels are working in the world today. They encourage readers to reflect on the "coincidences" of their lives and see them with new eyes. In the Arms of Angels is simple evidence that, as God promised, angels intervene in human lives to offer guidance, aid, and consolation.
Synopsis
Extraordinary stories of angelic encounters abound, and best-selling author Joan Wester Anderson brings together some of the most compelling true stories from the past five years in In the Arms of Angels. From the harrowing account of a World Trade Center survivor's angelic encounter to the heartrending tale of a little boy who survives a car crash, these stories illustrate how angels are at work in the world today, encouraging us to see "coincidences" in our lives as God-ordained events.
About the Author
Joan Wester Anderson has been a freelance writer and public speaker for almost thirty years. Her fifteen books include the New York Times Bestseller Where Angels Walk (Ballantine Books, 1993) and Where Wonders Prevail (Ballantine, 1997), and she is a popular guest on radio and television talk shows. The mother of five adult children and grandmother of two, she lives in Prospect Heights, Illinois.
Table of Contents
Contents
Acknowledgments vii
Introduction ix
Gage’s Girls 1
Guardian in the Tower 7
Comfort from Beyond 17
A Blessed Place 23
Stranger on the Train 29
What Can the Children See? 35
This Little Light of Mine 45
Unseen Hands 51
Protector on the Bridge 55
Kelly’s Angel 61
Angels on the Battlefield 67
The Man in White 87
Angel along the Way 93
Helping Hands 99
Perfect Pairs 105
Mother’s Helper 111
Terry’s Dolls 117
Nicole’s Special Shoes 125
Nearer the Infinite 129
Defend Us in Battle 133
Beyond Coincidence 143
The Day the Angels Drove 157
Voice in the Fire 165
Love for Always 171
A Miracle for Rita 177
Angel of God, My Guardian Dear 189
Angels at the Door 197
Blessing in the Sky 203
Helper on the Highway 209
Dream On 215
Welcome to Paradise 225
Heavenly Mission 231
Wrapped in Love 237
Was It an Angel? 243
Caught! 253
Angel of Healing 259
Epilogue 265
Discussion Questions 271
Notes 275
Resources 277
More about Angels 279