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People Speak 3: Real Life Stories (People talk about themselves) Kindle Edition

by Chaim Walder (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 189 ratings

Collection of true stories

Written by real people

People Speak is a collection of true stories written by real people about their own lives, collected by popular writer and editor Rabbi Chaim Walder, bestselling author of the series Kids Speak.

Rabbi Walder's storytelling prowess continues to take us on a journey into people's live, painting for us a vivid picture of their hardship as well as their triumphs. These real life stories have been hand selected from the multitude of letters that fill Rabbi Walder's post-office box, each for the meaningful message it conveys and the life lessons to be learned from it.

The People Speak series has been translated into six languages and has captured the hearts of hundreds of thousands of people the world over for its unique ability to retell people's life stories in an incredibly touching manner. This is the 3rd book in the series.

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    December 10, 2014
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00QUXXONG
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 10, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.1 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 204 pages
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  • Book 1 of 5 ‏ : ‎ People talk about themselves
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Chaim Walder

Chaim Walder

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Chaim Walder is an author of literature for children, adolescents, and adults.

He is also an educational counselor and manager of the Center for the Child and Family operated by the Bnei Brak municipality.

Walder was born in Haifa in 1969. He attended Yeshivat Kol Torah and Knesses Chizkiyahu before getting married and serving in the Israeli army as a soldier-teacher.

After his discharge he continued to work as an educator and also embarked on a writing career.

Since 1990, Walder has been a regular columnist for the Yated Ne'eman, writing about social issues. He also hosts a popular radio talk show. He heads the Center for the Child and Family, run by the Bnei Brak municipality, and is a certified educational counselor working with children who have suffered trauma and abuse.[6] In 2003, he received the Magen LeYeled (Defender of the Child) award from the Israel National Council for the Child.

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Customers find this book to be an enlightening read with thought-provoking lessons that range from light-hearted to profound. Moreover, the stories are written by ordinary people, and one customer notes they are told in the first person. Additionally, customers describe the book as heartwarming, with one mentioning it brings a tear to their eye, and another noting it's suitable for all ages.

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Customers find the book readable and enlightening, with one mentioning that the whole family will enjoy it.

"...If you are looking for an entertaining and enlightening read that reminds you miracles happen and to never underestimate a coincidence, I highly..." Read more

""People Speak" is an amazing book series by Chaim Walder! It contains stories from real people...." Read more

"...Lovely, kind hearted stories, you will like. I enjoyed reading this book, I was given the opportunity to read it for free and am providing my..." Read more

"This collection of people's writings is poignant, amazing, thought-provoking, and sometimes just sad...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the stories in the book, describing them as insightful, kind-hearted, and comprised of personal experiences that range from light-hearted to thought-provoking.

"...Chaim Walder does a wonderful job of collecting so many experiences that people are willing to share with others in hopes their events in life will..." Read more

"...I found a lot of the stories that were shared in this book truly amazing and it did seem like G-d was often involved in the situations in very huge..." Read more

"...Rabbi Walder once again has done a fantastic job selecting and retelling the stories in such a way that I felt as tho I was there living them right..." Read more

"...that’s one of the elements that makes it unique because it talks to our human nature. Lovely, kind hearted stories, you will like...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the translation of the book, with one customer noting it is written by ordinary people and another mentioning it is translated to English.

"...lessons range from light-hearted to thought provoking, forcing the reader to self-evaluate and take a glimpse inside of themselves...." Read more

"...says that this book was originally published in Hebrew and translated to English...." Read more

"...I got it, the stories in this book is absolutely amazing, true stories written so well...." Read more

"...after reading some of the stories, is the sheer humanity and sincerity of the authors, who want their stories told, not so much for personal gain or..." Read more

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Customers find the book heartwarming, with one mentioning it warms up the heart.

"...I was just as impressed and found the stories insightful and close to my heart...." Read more

"...I thought that the stories were well told, it warms up the heart and it enriches your soul...." Read more

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Customers find the book suitable for all ages, with one mentioning it's great for middle school students.

"...My kids read the Kids Speak books and they love it too. His books are good for all ages. Looking forward to more of his books...." Read more

"Fantastic, inspirational stories. Only $10! Great for middle school and up-- makes for great family conversation." Read more

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Customers find the book emotionally engaging, with one mentioning it brings tears to their eyes.

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  • J. Price
    5.0 out of 5 stars Such valuable lessons to learn
    Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2015
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    Some stories and lessons transcend time, races and religions to present mankind with valuable insight which is the case with People Speak 3 by Chaim Walder, a rabbi who has compiled many submitted tales by various people into a series of books.

    The People Speak series are novels that are comprised of personal experiences that are shared with Rabbi Chaim Walder. The stories have been translated into numerous languages and also offers a glossary located in the back to explain some of the Hebrew, Yiddish and Aramaic terminology within the stories. Even with flipping to the glossary while reading about someone’s real life experience, the reader does not lose any timing or meaning. In fact, for myself, I looked at it as a chance to further the wisdom that I took from this literature.

    I recently finished reading the touching ebook, People Speak 3. This is the second People Speak book that I have read (I also had the honor of reading People Speak 4) and I must say, that I was just as impressed and found the stories insightful and close to my heart.

    People Speak 3 is comprised of 24 short and powerful stories that were submitted by big-hearted and caring individuals. The lessons range from light-hearted to thought provoking, forcing the reader to self-evaluate and take a glimpse inside of themselves. I have to commend those who are willing to swallow their pride and even publicly admit some decisions that were regretfully made by them or their loved ones.

    How many times have you been faced with an awkward or painful situation? You are left wondering why and questioning each movement made, all phrases uttered and every nuance presented. Maybe the clues do not become clear until years later as to why you were dealt such a dilemma, but one thing is for certain, life is full of lessons if you are willing to learn and learn you will with People Speak 3.

    While I may not be able to completely relate personally to all of the stories within People Speak 3, there are many that caused me to reminisce on past events in my life or reexamine situations I believed to have understood only to now have a more open mind and outlook. Even if the story was not something I could pair with an experience in my life, there was always a moral to ingest.

    Chaim Walder does a wonderful job of collecting so many experiences that people are willing to share with others in hopes their events in life will be a lesson for us all. I must admit, I am rather envious of Chaim Walder and his task of reading so many heart-felt correspondences. If you are looking for an entertaining and enlightening read that reminds you miracles happen and to never underestimate a coincidence, I highly suggest you read People Speak 3.

    I received this product in exchange for my honest opinion based upon my personal experiences.
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  • Jill H.
    5.0 out of 5 stars A book filled with amazing stories!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2015
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    "People Speak" is an amazing book series by Chaim Walder! It contains stories from real people. In "People Speak 3", (which is the book I am reviewing here) stories were shared from a Jewish perspective. They are stories that will cause some people to laugh and cry. The stories show love and kindness to other human beings and how bad things sometimes come back to people when they in fact treat people bad. They are also stories that you usually cannot predict the endings of and you will often see how G-d’s hand was in the situations.

    This is my first time reading the "People Speak" series and it is so interesting to me so far! I liked looking up the meanings of the Hebrew words used in the glossary in the back of the book; I believe I even picked up some Hebrew words I will remember forever. My e-book copy says that this book was originally published in Hebrew and translated to English. I found a lot of the stories that were shared in this book truly amazing and it did seem like G-d was often involved in the situations in very huge ways! I am looking forward to reading more books in this series!

    Disclosure of material connection: I received a free copy of this e-book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
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  • HEATHYRE PERARA
    5.0 out of 5 stars I feel that I am forever changed
    Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2015
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    This is the second book of the People Speak series that I have read, I seem to be going backwards in the series! Much like People Speak 4, this book is full life stories from people who took time to share their tale with Rabbi Chaim Walder. Rabbi Walder once again has done a fantastic job selecting and retelling the stories in such a way that I felt as tho I was there living them right next to the protagonist.

    People Speak 3 features stories focusing on the Jewish perspective and is sprinkled with a lot of Yiddish. Don’t worry, there is a glossary in the back for those who are unfamiliar with the vocabulary.

    I quickly became emotionally vested in the life of each story teller, I was on a roller-coaster of emotions with every plot twist, triumph or tragedy described. I had a hard time putting the book down. I always have believed that everything happens for a reason, and I try to take everything I learn as a life’s lesson. This book has opened my eyes to many new lessons, and I feel that I am forever changed.

    I recieved this book complimentary for review purposes. My opinions are 100% my own.
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  • Mrs.Apgar
    4.0 out of 5 stars Real stories of people
    Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2015
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    When I read the preview I really liked it and was intrigued enough to read the book. I was not disappointed! This is my first book from this series, I think that if you get a chance to read one of the series you might be hooked. I like the originality of the stories - real stories of people; that can be your next door neighbor. I thought that the stories were well told, it warms up the heart and it enriches your soul.
    It also makes you think about the emotional aspects of human nature. The book is full of emotions and I think that’s one of the elements that makes it unique because it talks to our human nature. Lovely, kind hearted stories, you will like.
    I enjoyed reading this book, I was given the opportunity to read it for free and am providing my honest opinion. I know others will love it because it’s about people like you.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • btown3
    5.0 out of 5 stars Worth reading for a philosophical look at life.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2015
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    This collection of people's writings is poignant, amazing, thought-provoking, and sometimes just sad. All good, with lots of very Jewish terms that I mostly understood by context. There is a good glossary in the back, but it's not really necessary to enjoy these episodes/stories. These are completely unrelated stories by people who have read or heard of Chaim Walder and wanted their story to be shared for the lesson it might teach anyone reading it. This is not my favorite type of book, but I found it riveting enough to keep reading. Use it for some life lessons and (sometimes) peace of mind or just to view the world through someone else's experience. Worth a read.
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  • Radostina Georgieva
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 7, 2015
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    One of the best books I have ever read. So much humanity, love and level headedness.
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  • Selena
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 15, 2015
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    Very good read and quite thought provoking.
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  • Toddzi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 2, 2016
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    Good
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  • julie6
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 2, 2015
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    Great true life book.
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