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Summary of An Invisible Thread 

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What are the chances of a street beggar becoming a successful businessman? What is the role of fate in the coming together of two strangers? The chances of being drawn to a stranger have posed a lot of confusion for many people, and that's why you need this summary. Through the story of Maurice and Laura, we learn how we are responsible for ourselves, and how our selfless attitudes can lead to the growth of society. Laura Schroff is a former advertising sales executive who worked for over thirty years with several major media companies and publications, including Time Inc. and People. Her collaboration with Alex Treniowski, a writer for both Time and People magazines, handling mostly human-interest stories has birthed one of the most read books, and a New York Times Bestseller. “An invisible thread connects those who are destined to meet, regardless of time, place, and circumstance. The thread may stretch or tangle. But it will never break.” ~ Ancient Chinese Proverb

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Helping people should be a way of life that should be adopted by everyone

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There are millions of people, especially kids who are roaming the streets because they have nothing to fall back on. Most of these kids are from violent homes, and asides from the fact that they are begging on the streets, the streets also provide solace and respite from the troubles faced at home.

Helping someone can change their lives for good, and sometimes, your help serves as a survival mechanism, especially for people who have lost the value of empathy. Laura's friendship with Maurice started from the streets, but it evolved beyond that, and it was that meeting that changed the life of Maurice for good.

Laura Schroff, writing from her own experience, has been able to give an account that leaves nothing behind. The honesty in her actions and her consistency with helping Maurice is a blueprint for anyone who wants to replicate what she does.
We must learn to light a candle in the darkest moments of someone’s life because it is what gives our lives the deepest significance.
Alex Treniowski, alongside Laura, has given the text a standard quality through his carefully crafted words, and if you're the type that's confused about how to help people and why you should believe in spiritual influence, then this book is what's recommended for you.
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Coincidence is sometimes caused by an invisible thread that links us with strangers

Laura had decided to take a walk after a heavy rain, when she encountered a little boy named Maurice, on the streets of New York. Maurice was an eleven-year-old beggar, and he had asked Laura if she had a change to spare, for he was very hungry. Initially, Laura had ignored the boy as she always does with other beggars, but as soon as she walked a little bit, she stopped and went back to little Maurice.
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Getting too excited during celebratory moments can cause damaging accidents

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Society's definition of a good mother can be wrong, twisted and harsh towards women

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Education will always be a very important tool for anyone who wishes to have a great future

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There will always come a time when you'll have to choose between your personal life and someone else's well-being

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The greatest reward for helping someone is seeing that person become successful in life

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