Alterations Kindle Edition

“All this began years ago, before you were born.” Sam had that tone again, the one he used on special occasions that was just this side of Shakespearean. “Before I met your mother, even. As a kid, I found that I possessed the ability to help people come to their senses. When I talk, they listen. It’s my gift.”Hannah couldn’t believe her ears.When Hannah Weiss was twenty-three, she had no idea what to do with her life. She camped out on her parents’ couch, directionless and unmotivated. At the time, even small challenges seemed beyond her. But as her father, Sam, always said: With God, all things were possible.Alterations tells the stories of five memorable personalities who are given unexpected help right when they need it most. In addition to Hannah, there’s Nick, who turns mute in response to a catastrophic accident; celebrated playwright Jennifer, determined to write the script of her own life; the Deane family, who must face, together, an extraordinary medical challenge; and finally, jazz legend Flora Boston, who finds herself victimized by her own superstitions. Each story stands on its own but also ties back to Sam and Hannah, who are always available to serve those in need.After forty years in the field, psychologist Ellie Katz knows how to paint an empathetic picture of the human condition. Her message is an uplifting one: that with the right help, change is surely possible, no matter who you are. Read more