Triumphs of the Heart: Miraculous True Stories of the Power of Love

by Chris Benguhe

When love really does conquer all... A young boy, rescued from a burning building by a valiant firefighter, repays his savior 26 years later with a lifesaving kidney donation... A Los Angeles gang... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0399526137
• ISBN13: 9780399526138
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Perigee Books
• Length: 194 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.1" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Heartwarming

Triumphs of the Heart is filled with wonderfully remarkable true stories portraying what the power of love can indeed accomplish. The twenty-five stories will at times astonish you, and remind you at the same time, that miracles can occur when love is the catalyst. Nothing is stronger it seems, than the bonds of love. Healing occurs, lives change and peace enters into one's life. There is the remarkable story of Keith and Marilyn's love for one another, when Marilyn refused to give up and give in to the doctor's prognosis of permanent brain damage after a serious car crash. Never leaving her husband's side, Marilyn was determined that he would wake up with minimal damage. Keith astonished doctors after awakening six weeks later from a coma with high odds of rehabilitation. Then there is the mother who refused to give up on her son, who led a life of drug dealing for over twenty years, but with his mother's love, he overcame that lifestyle. There also several wonderful stories on the deep bond and love of pet owner's and the pets literally saving their lives.This book will inspire you, touch you deeply, and remind you that the power of love is miraculous and incredibly powerful.

Surprise Find of an Excellent Book

I was in Bookstar looking for something to read on the plane to Nashville, when I saw this book prominently displayed in the store. I was going to get this or one of the more recent "Chicken Soup for the Soul" books. The clerk recommended Triumphs of the Heart. I heartily concur. This book made me cry it was so moving. Some of the stories are so unbelievable that it is hard to believe that they are true--but that is the point of the book. THEY ARE TRUE! The power of love is amazing and inspirational. This book lifted me out of the doldrums. I would recommend it to everyone. (And I'm not a Republican--I saw that Mr. Benguhe got George W. Bush to write his introduction.) PS I saw it under self-help, but it is more inspirational than self-help.

Great Read

Mr. Benguhe has really captured some great stories of hope and destiny. What a refreshing view of what happens after tragedy or despair, to those blessed with the gift of love. Mr. Benguhe has a very promising future and I look forward to reading his next book.

True Inspiration

Chris has done an amazing job of compiling truly touching storiesof truth and compassion. I was moved to tears of joy, more than once, by this book.The author is a genuinly caring man, who I had the pleasure of working with a few years back. I can say from personal experience he is very passionate about his work and cares for others with an unending source of energy.My congratulations to him for this publication and I honestly would recommend this book to anyone, regardless of my knowledge of the author.