An anthology of true life stories of the faith and religious experiences of regular people. This year's collection of stories of life, , contains a great variety of subject matter. However, one recurring thread in this year's stories is that of disaster experiences, from boating wrecks, car accidents, plane crashes, to natural events like tornadoes and bushfires. Some are set within hospital wards and Intensive Care Units. Many of the stories this year are transformation stories, that is, accounts of lives that have been radically altered by a caring intervention of others, recognised as the hand of God at work. The writers of this year's stories of life are to be commended for their willingness to share about the place of God in their lives and their deep gratitude for divine support in times of crisis.