Meet 7 Extraordinary Kid Heroes Who Will Give You Hope
These incredible kids and teens came to the rescue when it mattered most.
Mauled: One Man’s Harrowing Escape From the Jaws of a Deadly Polar Bear
A two-week trek through Canada's Arctic tundra turns into a desperate attempt to stay alive.
“I Was the Miracle Baby”: How Kerry Albright Survived a Deadly Flood at 9 Months Old
In 1972, Kerry Lee Albright was swept away in the Buffalo Creek flood. His mother saved his life, but lost...
4 Heartwarming True Tales of Vintage Christmas Kindness
These true stories from readers like you prove that, deep down, Christmas has always been about the joy of giving.
How a City Bus-Turned-Shower Station is Helping the Homeless Regain Their Dignity
Doniece Sandoval convinced the city of San Francisco to donate four old buses and she raised money to turn them...
My House Burned Down, and Here’s What It Taught Me: One Mother’s Heart-Pounding True Story
"My family and I survived the blaze, but we thought we’d lost everything else. We were wrong."
“If You Find This Letter, Then It’s For You”: What It’s Like to Write Love L...
Hannah Brencher left a note on the subway for a stranger. What came next was an abundance of love.
3 Touching True Stories That Illustrate the Power of Acceptance
These tales from the Moth, America's premier storytelling group, touch on the empowerment and humor that comes with accepting others—and...
“Pull Yourself Together!”: Rob Lowe on the Unexpected Tears of Sending His Son to College
The Emmy award-winning actor had no idea how hard it would be to send his favorite Patriots fan off to...
33 Miners, Buried Alive for 69 Days: This Is Their Remarkable Survival Story
Almost half a mile underground for 69 grueling days, a group of Chilean miners hangs on to hope. Here is...
14 Dad Stories That Display the Kindest, Bravest, Wisest Fathers in the World
In 100 words or less, readers share their poignant dad stories and show the unbreakable bond between father and child
So I Let My Daughter Play With a Stranger at the Beach. And Then Learned This.
My misguided fear about my child interacting with strangers led to a heartwarming discovery.
The Stranger Who Changed My Life: A Short Love Story
In this true short love story, a party girl meets her match as she passes through Montana with a traveling...
How a Boy and His Telephone Operator Formed a Lovely, Lasting Friendship
In this Reader's Digest Classic, originally published in 1966 as "The Voice in the Box," a little boy forges a...
14 Love Stories That Prove the Meaning of Love in 100 Words or Less
Readers share their most romantic moments in these short-and-sweet love stories
A Devoted Husband Confesses: Why I Wear Two Wedding Bands
A man explains to a stranger how wearing a second wedding band has changed his life.
“Fragile” is Meaningless: Blunt Confessions of a UPS Handler
"I won't lie and say I've never stood on a package."
There Was Once a Wolf Who Loved Too Much. And What Happened to Him Was a Crime.
One day in Alaska, a black wolf appeared in front of wildlife photographer Nick Jans. This is the story of...
The Unforgettable Legacy of Miss Bessie Taylor Gwynn
The lessons she taught went far beyond the three Rs.
A Fascinating Look at How Doctors Choose to Die
Our final days are not like theirs. But they should be.
Why We Forgive, by Desmond Tutu
Anger may be justified, but "getting even" won't make you feel better
Your 100-Word True Stories: Contest Winners
More than 7,000 people entered our contest and gave us the Reader's Digest version of their lives. Here are the...
My Love Story, Before Social Networks
The tale of a man who traveled across two countries and an ocean to follow the love of his life.
Orphaned on the Ocean: The Unbelievable Story of Terry Jo Duperrault
A young girl alone on a raft. A mysterious yacht accident. A missing family. It's a strange and tragic tale.
6 Christmas Stories of Wonder and Love
It's a perfect time to read about how other families experience the joy of the season.
Plane Crash Survivors in the Alaskan Wilderness
Dense clouds obscuring his way, a pilot flies into a mountain. How could this family survive?
6 Stories of Divine Signs
When our loved ones leave this world, does our connection with them end?
Robin McGraw Shines a Spotlight on Domestic Violence
One terrible night, her mother’s fierce protective instinct taught Robin McGraw to stand strong.
This 15-Year-Old Boy Saved a Little Girl From a Kidnapper
When the young Jocelyn Rojas was snatched outside of her home, a quick-thinking teen sprang into action and became an...
