An uplifting anthology of fifty inspirational stories shares meesages of compassion, determination, comfort, and joy designed to transform and enrich the lives of readers. Original. 250,000 first printing.

There are few things that should be cherished more than friendship. Lifelong friends can turn joyous occasions into priceless memories that last forever-and friends can provide much-needed comfort and support during the most troubling, difficult times. The stories in this remarkable collection celebrate the special bonds that only friends share. Written by people just like you, these true stories take you through all the wondrous experiences everyone can relate to-from powerful moments where a friend's mere appearance adds a sense of renewal-to acts of selfless generosity in which a friend comes to the rescue in the nick of time. Savor the warmth of A Cup of Comfort for Friends with the people who are nearest and dearest to you.

Divorce in the twenty-first century should come with an instruction manual, a release valve, and a support system. This book will serve as all three, in the form of comforting, insightful, and inspirational stories about surviving and thriving during and after divorce. In the bestselling tradition of the Cup of Comfort series, this volume will make divorcees laugh and cry as they commiserate about the universal issues of divorce: ex-husbands, ex-houses, alimony, child support, new holiday traditions, and much more. A shoulder to cry on and a friend to laugh with all rolled into one perfect gift book, this collection will be the best friend for every woman who picks it up.

Experience the joy of making a differenceâ?¿Like a cup of hot tea or coffee on a cold morning, this remarkable collection of true stories will warm your heart, lighten your mood, and rouse you to move mountains. In each one of these stories, you'll share in the blessings and triumphs of ordinary folks-from a woman who gives her last five dollars to a homeless man, to a self-proclaimed "regular feller" who works his way up from floor sweeper to company owner and gives his whole hometown a lifetime of opportunity and hope. A Cup of Comfort for Inspiration offers uplifting stories of people making a difference-just right for anyone who can use a sip of comfort from time to time.

More than fifty heartwarming stories dedicated to the bond between grandparents and grandchildren! The bond between grandparent and grandchild is like none other. A Cup of Comfort for Grandparents celebrates the unconditional love, mutual delight, and everlasting joy only this special bond can bring you. In this heartwarming collection you'll find more than fifty stories that pay tribute to the difference grandmothers and grandfathers can make in grandchild's life—and vice versa—including: Charles, whose granddaughters give him a reason to live after his wife passes away; Sydney, whose five-year-old grandson's first heartbreak reminds her of her own almost-lost love; Bobbi, who defies her age (and sore muscles) and rollerblades and rides horses with her grandson. These moving tales, along with the dozens of others in A Cup of Comfort for Grandparents, will make you appreciate your own special relationship in the way only A Cup of Comfort can.

A collection of uplifting stories that celebrate the strength and grace of womanhood. This lovely collection of beautifully told stories by women can be read all at once or enjoyed bit by bit—each chapter offers a little inspiration to kickstart your day, week, or year.

To avid fans around the world, A Cup of Comfort has gained recognition as the #1 series for providing a pick-me-up when readers need it most—as well as for remarkable stories that turn the ordinary into the extraordinary. A Cup of Comfort for Courage is the boldest volume yet, celebrating heroines and heroes who transformed the lives of everyone who knows them. This remarkable collection tells of more than fifty advocates, hard workers, and small-town stars, such as: A young immigrant who follows the ancient advice to "go west"—and creates her own American dream A high school football hero who braves a strong current to save more than a dozen lives when a catastrophic flood washes away a school bus A young woman who escapes war-torn Bosnia with nothing but the clothes on her back and her daughter in her arms A young woman who survives a near-fatal car accident and not only regains her mobility, but summons the strength to hike the 2,100-mile Appalachian Trail A coal miner who holds back the flow of oncoming water in a tunnel—just long enough for his comrades to escape certain death! The stories in A Cup of Comfort for Courage will kindle the spirit of its readers and offer hope whenever they need it. It’s nothing less than a supportive friend and a powerful mentor in times of struggle—and triumph.