FAITH NEWS SERVICE – Award-Winning Author Samuel L. Blumenthal Releases “Once Upon a Time: A Collection of Short Stories for Those Trying to Find Their Way Home,” Volume Two Paperback will be available tomorrow December 17, 2024, and ebook free to download for five days.
United States—Monday, December 16, 2024
Once Upon a Time: A Collection of Short Stories for Those Trying to Find Their Way Home, Volume Two by Samuel L. Blumenthal, PhD, invites readers on a transformative journey through the power of story. A retired clinical psychologist with over three decades of experience and an award-winning author, Blumenthal once again uses his deep understanding of the human heart and mind to illuminate timeless gospel truths through unforgettable narratives.
Blumenthal’s stories are more than entertainment—they’re mirrors. “Stories have always been about us, a mirror in which we can see ourselves—our hopes and dreams, but also our greatest dilemmas,” he explains. This second volume continues to offer readers a chance to slow down, reflect, and allow stories to meet them where they are, guiding them toward healing and wholeness.
Having grown up in a Reform Jewish home in the South and coming to faith in Christ in mid-life, Blumenthal’s unique perspective shapes every page. His psychoanalytically-oriented background adds depth and insight, creating stories that resonate with readers on a deeply personal level. Through each narrative, he explores themes of redemption, faith, and the universal longing to find our way home—to God, to love, and to ourselves.
Blumenthal says, “Since the dawn of man, stories have been pregnant with meaning, much of which has gone unnoticed. But if you are willing to slow down and listen more closely, stories will meet you in the very places you need them and guide you home where you will be healthy and whole.”
This book is not just for those of faith but for anyone seeking to understand themselves more fully. Whether grappling with life’s struggles, searching for peace, or yearning for connection, readers will find courage, clarity, and comfort within its pages.
Perfect for book clubs, personal devotion, or anyone who appreciates deeply meaningful storytelling, “Once Upon a Time: Volume Two” promises to inspire, challenge, and uplift its readers.
Samuel L. Blumenthal’s, “Once Upon a Time: Volume Two” paperback available on Tuesday, December 17; and e-book free and available for download on Amazon for 5 days, Tuesday, December 17 through December 21, 2024.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Samuel Blumenthal, PhD, is a retired clinical psychologist who grew up in a Reform Jewish home in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he still resides. The proud father of three grown sons and two daughters-in-law, he has five grandchildren. After coming to faith in Christ at forty-five, he looks for every opportunity to speak and write about the God who pursued him and lovingly carried him back home. He is a 2024 Selah award winner in short story and writes a twice-monthly newsletter on the meaning of story. This is his second published short story collection.
For interviews, contact samblumenthal@icloud.com.
Website: www.samuelblumenthal.com.
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