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And we\u2026 get chizuk from the story.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>A young boy breaks through the guards to get a private audience with Britain\u2019s King. And we\u2026 get chizuk from still another extraordinary, true story.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Rooted in the word &quot;strong,&quot; to &quot;get chizuk&quot; is to get an indescribable combination of inspiration, strength, encouragement, and comfort. Chizuk lights the road when we\u2019re traveling in darkness, gives a gentle push when we\u2019re mired in doubts or sadness.<\/p>\n<p>Through his beloved and bestselling collections of true stories, Rabbi Yechiel Spero has &quot;given chizuk&quot; to tens of thousands of devoted readers. In A Touch of Chizuk he shares more unique and fascinating stories, together with his penetrating and insightful comments. These stories will entertain and elevate us, touch our hearts and minds. 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