There is an old adage that "truth is stranger than fiction" and I think that most of us have had odd experiences in our lives or we know someone who has. You know the ones I'm talking about, events that almost seem too bizarre to be real; yet they happened. Sometimes when we relate these stories to others they think we have a more than normal imagination. Events that most likely spurred the creation of "Ripley's Believe It - Or Not" happen to everyday folks like you and me.
While searching for an article to review this week, I came across someone who not only has one such strange story to tell but several. In Weird Truth - Believe It Or Not we read stories from 4U2C. She tells true stories of events that have happened to her, her family, and friends that really do seem stranger than most fiction we read. Accounts of answered prayers and one sort of spooky one are difficult to stop reading. I found myself smiling while reading most of them as her deep faith rings through in most of the events she shares with us.
At this time of year, some might read the stories from 4U2C and think there was some paranormal stuff going on and the one with the Rose certainly makes one wonder what was happening there. All of the stories reflect activity from a Being more powerful than we mortal humans; who watches over us, answers our prayers, and blesses our lives. No matter the name we give this unseen Being (God, Creator, Great Spirit) many of us have experienced events that we know He had a hand in. We know the "weird" truth in the stranger than fiction tales we can tell are hard for some to believe but we also know they actually happened. Maybe the difference is in the ability to be thankful for the blessing and not being able to see the miracle for what it is. Personally, I found a remarkable beauty in these stories coming from a woman who clearly has a soul filled with deep faith.
What a great collection of stories. You just get caught up in story after story. As always, a super choice for a review Bev and a great review.
ReplyDeleteYour review has made me very curious about these stories and I plan to go read them. I love to read testimonies of an all powerful being taking an active part in our lives. Thanks for a captivating review.
ReplyDeleteA fascinating and well-wrought lens, Bev. You made a great find.
ReplyDeleteGreat choice of lens to review, Bev. 4U2C has written a fascinating story about the 'weird truths' she's had occur to her, her family and friends.
ReplyDeleteEmily is one of my favorite writers on Squidoo and these stories are, quite simply, amazing. We should all keep close track of these kinds of stories in our own lives, because they do happen all the time. Truth is stranger than fiction and I like how you picked up on her faith, which is evident in these stories.
ReplyDeleteThat story about the rose is freaky! Brilliant find Bev and of course your review convinced me to go and visit the lens.
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