My uncle was always reading old religious books,I didn't know it then but he was studying the kaballah.He had his own special way of life particularly his eating habits. He never visited any doctors and refused any medications. Whenever he didn't feel well he would fast for a day or two until he felt well. He never had children but I was as close to him as any son. When I turned 18 and was about to join the army he called for me to visit him. He sat up tall with his head full of white hair and piercing blue eyes. He was 83 years old. He took a little book out of his wallet. It was very tiny and very thin, its pages yellow with age. "I've carried this book in my pocket my entire life" he said to me." It has special powers it has looked after me. I'm an old man now and you will soon be a soldier. You need its protection more than I do take the book and care for it well. Don't ever part with it,because it will look after you" I thanked him gave him a kiss and ran home only to find my mother in tears.

"Your uncle has had a heart attack"

I rushed to the hospital, my uncle was unconscious. I gave the little book to the nurse and she slipped it under his pillow. When he regained consciousness he asked that the book be returned to me since he would no longer be needing it.

My uncle died that night

Thank you for sharing the story. I think you have honored his memory by doing so.
Secret and Sacred often go together, I am glad you did not share the book's content.
Tho...wow, would I like to know!

That's really a sad but also wonderful story, thanks for sharing.

Thank you for sharing your touching story.

Ray

A very well told story. Would love to know the title.

Thank you for sharing that powerful story. I hope you keep that book of your uncle's with you at all times. Is the book a siddur?

Wonderful story, thanks for sharing it. Like other posters, I'm very curious about the title of the book.

Great story Stormo. Also curious about the title.

A very true story but not my true story. Its from a book written by Jossi Ghinsberg called Lost In The Jungle. Its a harrowing true tale of adventure and survival.
When I read the chapter about the book I thought some of you on here may like it.
Check the book out its a great read.