Recommendations based on The 13th Gift: A True Story of a Christmas Miracleby Joanne Huist Smith

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  1. An Invisible Thread

    by Laura Schroff
    A miraculous story of an unlikely friendship that changed two lives forever.

    From #1, New York Times, bestselling authors Laura Schroff and Alex Tresniowski comes the young readers edition of an unbelievable memoir about an unlikely friendship that forever changed the lives ... (Barnes & Noble)

  2. Why Me?

    by Sarah Burleton
    A memoir of a young girl's traumatic childhood, surviving abuse and neglect at the hands of her mother.

    In the blink of an eye, Mom ran up behind me and pushed me into the fence. Instinctively, I reached out my arms to stop my fall and ended up grabbing the live fence. My hands clamped around the thin ... (Barnes & Noble)

  3. Finding Gobi: The True Story of a Little Dog and an Incredible Journey

    by Dion Leonard
    A heartwarming memoir of a runner who finds an unlikely companion, a stray dog, during a grueling 155-mile race across the Gobi Desert.

    Like A Streecat Named Bob before it, Finding Gobi is a truly heart-warming story for animal lovers worldwide… In 2016, Dion Leonard, a seasoned ultramarathon runner, unexpectedly stumbled across a ... (Goodreads)

  4. The Secret Letters of the Monk Who Sold His Ferrari

    by Robin S. Sharma
    A fable about a lawyer's journey to enlightenment through the teachings of a monk.

    The much-anticipated new book in the number 1 bestselling Monk series, a compelling and timely fable about living your best life in these complex times Published in over 46 languages, with more than ... (Goodreads)

  5. The Taste of Home Cookbook

    by Janet Briggs
    A collection of classic recipes that evoke feelings of comfort and nostalgia, perfect for family gatherings and home-cooked meals.

    More than 1,200 recipes–including more than 135 light recipes--are compiled in this sturdy five-ring binder. ... (Goodreads)

  6. Lies That Chelsea Handler Told Me

    by Chelsea Handler
    A collection of pranks and lies played by Chelsea Handler on her friends and family, as told by the victims themselves.

    A hilarious #1 bestselling collection of essays from those nearest and dearest to comedian Chelsea Handler–the people she's lied to. "My tendency to make up stories and lie compulsively for the sake ... (Goodreads)

  7. Heartland: A Memoir of Working Hard and Being Broke in the Richest Country on Earth

    by Sarah Smarsh
    A memoir of growing up poor in rural Kansas, exploring the struggles and resilience of the working-class in America.

    During Sarah Smarsh’s turbulent childhood in Kansas in the 1980s and 1990s, the forces of cyclical poverty and the country’s changing economic policies solidified her family’s place among the working ... (Goodreads)

  8. Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board

    by Bethany Hamilton
    A young surfer's inspiring journey of resilience, healing and faith.

    In 2003, 13-year-old Bethany Hamilton lives in Kauai, Hawaii with her parents Tom and Cheri, and two older brothers, Noah and Timmy. All are surfers, but she and her best friend Alana Blanchard have ... (Wikipedia)

  9. Upstairs at the White House: My Life with the First Ladies

    by J.B. West
    A behind-the-scenes look at life in the White House during the administrations of Truman to Nixon, as seen through the eyes of the chief usher.

    In this, New York Times, bestseller, the White House chief usher for nearly three decades offers a behind-the-scenes look at America’s first families. J. B. West, chief usher of the White House, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  10. What Remains: A Memoir of Fate, Friendship, and Love

    by Carole Radziwill
    A memoir of a woman's journey through love, loss, and friendship.

    On a clear summer night in July 1999, a small plane plunged into the Atlantic Ocean, carrying John Kennedy, his wife, Carolyn, and her sister Laura. Three weeks later, John's cousin Anthony Radziwill ... (Goodreads)

  11. Inheritance: A Memoir of Genealogy, Paternity, and Love

    by Dani Shapiro
    Dani Shapiro discovers through a DNA test that her beloved father is not her biological father, leading her on a journey to uncover family secrets.

    An Instant, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER,A, LOS ANGELES TIMES, BOSTON GLOBE, WALL STREET JOURNAL,, and NATIONAL INDIE BESTSELLER,Named A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR by *,Elle * Vanity Fair * Wired * Real ... (Barnes & Noble)

  12. The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life and Freedom on Death Row

    by Anthony Ray Hinton
    A memoir of a man who spent 30 years on death row for a crime he didn't commit and how he found hope and freedom through his faith.

    The, New York Times, bestseller and Oprah's Book Club 2018 Selection.,, Winner of the 2019 Moore Prize,Finalist, Dayton Peace Prize, 2019 , ,"An amazing and heartwarming story, it restores our faith ... (Barnes & Noble)

  13. Conversations With God: An Uncommon Dialogue, Book 3

    by Neale Donald Walsch
    A spiritual exploration of the divine, uncovering the mysteries of life.

    The sequel to the bestselling Books One and Two of "Conversations with God", this powerful and inspirational dialogue expands as readers enter into an adventurous exploration of life, gain a better ... (Goodreads)

  14. Into the Magic Shop: A Neurosurgeon's Quest to Discover the Mysteries of the Brain and the Secrets of the Heart

    by James R. Doty
    A neurosurgeon's journey to understand the power of the brain and the heart, inspired by a chance encounter with a young girl in a magic shop.

    The award-winning, New York Times, bestseller about the extraordinary things that can happen when we harness the power of both the brain and the heart Growing up in the high desert of California, Jim ... (Barnes & Noble)

  15. Happy, Happy, Happy: My Life and Legacy as the Duck Commander

    by Phil Robertson
    An inspirational autobiography of the founder of Duck Commander, sharing his journey of success.

    From the TV smash hit Duck Dynasty ® comes a no-holds-barred autobiography of Phil Robertson and the three things that matter most to him: Faith, family, and ducks. It isn’t often that a person can ... (Barnes & Noble)

  16. One Child

    by Torey L. Hayden
    A teacher's struggles to make a difference in the life of a disturbed child.

    This beautiful and deeply moving tale recounts educational psychologist Torey Hayden's battle to unlock the emotions of a troubled and sexually abused child who, with the help of Hayden, was finally ... (Goodreads)

  17. Weird Things Customers Say in Bookshops

    by Jen Campbell
    Lighthearted collection of humorous conversations between bookshop customers and staff.

    A simple Twitter question posed by John Cleese—“What is your biggest pet peeve?”—inspired Jen Campbell to start a blog collecting all the ridiculous conversations overheard in her bookstore. “Did ... (Barnes & Noble)

  18. I Remember Nothing: and Other Reflections

    by Nora Ephron
    A collection of humorous essays and reflections on aging, memory loss, and life's absurdities from the beloved writer and filmmaker Nora Ephron.

    Here is Nora Ephron at her funniest, wisest, and best , taking a hilarious look at the past and bemoaning the vicissitudes of modern life. In these pages she takes us from her first job in the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  19. Green River, Running Red

    by Ann Rule
    True story of serial killer, his victims, and the small town they called home.

    In this provocative and eye-opening classic of investigative journalism, the #1, New York Times, bestselling author and “America’s best true-crime writer” (,Kirkus Reviews,), Ann Rule, explores the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  20. A Civil Action

    by Jonathan Harr
    A legal drama about a court case of corporate negligence, and the resulting tragedy.

    After finding that her child is diagnosed with leukemia , Anne Anderson notices a high prevalence of leukemia, a relatively rare disease, in her city . Eventually she gathers other families and seeks ... (Wikipedia)

  21. The Last Lecture

    by Randy Pausch
    Reflection on life and lessons learned, approaching death with courage and optimism.

    A lot of professors give talks titled 'The Last Lecture'. Professors are asked to consider their demise and to ruminate on what matters most to them: What wisdom would we impart to the world if we ... (Goodreads)

  22. Dead Mountain: The Untold True Story of the Dyatlov Pass Incident

    by Donnie Eichar
    Investigative account of the mysterious deaths of nine hikers in the Ural Mountains in 1959.

    A New York Times and Wall Street Journal Nonfiction Bestseller! — What happened that night on Dead Mountain? The mystery of Dead Mountain: In February 1959, a group of nine experienced hikers in the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  23. Conversations With God: An Uncommon Dialogue, Book 2

    by Neale Donald Walsch
    A spiritual journey of self-reflection and enlightenment, finding answers to life's questions through divine communication.

    ...this paradigm shift will take great wisdom, great courage, and massive determination. For fear will strike at the heart of these concepts, and call them false. Fear will eat at the core of these ... (Goodreads)

  24. Thinking in Systems: A Primer

    by Donella H. Meadows
    An exploration of how systems work, how they are managed and how they can be improved.

    Meadows’ Thinking in Systems , is a concise and crucial book offering insight for problem solving on scales ranging from the personal to the global. Edited by the Sustainability Institute’s Diana ... (Goodreads)

  25. The Magnolia Story

    by Chip Gaines
    The inspiring true story of Chip and Joanna Gaines, their journey in home renovation, and the faith that sustains their marriage.

    A National Bestseller - New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Publisher's Weekly. Now available in paperback with a new chapter. Fall in love with Chip and Joanna Gaines, as you read their ... (Barnes & Noble)

  26. Spillover: Animal Infections and the Next Human Pandemic

    by David Quammen
    An exploration of zoonotic diseases, how animal infections spread and threaten human life.

    "[Mr. Quammen] is not just among our best science writers but among our best writers, period." —Dwight Garner,, New York Times, The next big human pandemic—the next disease cataclysm, perhaps on the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  27. A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story of the American Spy Who Helped Win World War II

    by Sonia Purnell
    The incredible true story of Virginia Hall, an American spy who worked undercover in Nazi-occupied France during World War II.

    A, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER,Chosen as a BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR by, NPR, the New York Public Library, Amazon, the, Seattle Times, the, Washington Independent Review of Books,, PopSugar, the, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  28. Nicholas and Alexandra

    by Robert K. Massie
    An epic saga about the last Tsar of Russia and the fall of the Romanov dynasty.

    The story of the love that ended an empire. In this commanding book, Pulitzer Prize–winning author Robert K. Massie sweeps readers back to the extraordinary world of Imperial Russia to tell the story ... (Goodreads)

  29. Three Weeks With My Brother

    by Nicholas Sparks
    Memoir of two brothers on a trip around the world, reflecting on their past and strengthening their bond.

    The day the brochure came was a typical one. With a wife and five small children, a hectic schedule, and a new book due to his publishers, Nicholas Sparks was busy with his usual routine. The ... (Goodreads)

  30. The Innovators: How a Group of Hackers, Geniuses and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution

    by Walter Isaacson
    A look at the people who changed our world by creating the digital age.

    Comment un groupe de hackers, de génies et de geeks a créé la révolution numérique L’auteur de la biographie magistrale de Steve Jobs parue quelques mois après la mort du patron d’Apple et ... (Goodreads)