When you want to take a break from your busy, pressing day, take a five-minute vacation with this gem of a book.

Nearly 100 brief stories  uplifting, soothing, and edifying  will restore your tranquility while they feed your soul.

Stories about people who did the ￴right thing￶ at the right time, despite daunting obstacles, reveal the power of our G-d-given human spirit and give us hope. Masterfully told with sensitivity, and sometimes even a bit of humor, these narratives were carefully chosen for their poignant and inspiring qualities.

So relax  and treat yourself to a few refreshing moments with a wise and witty storyteller.

The story you read may make you smile   or you may shed a tear  but you are sure to return to your hectic tasks with a calm, new perspective.