When All They Had Was Love

Doctors gave Leah Church, who was born with a huge, misshapen head filled with fluid, little chance of survival. But Sandy and Tim Church refused to give up on their little girl

The Hang-Up

I quit my smartphone and I've never been happier

Change FOR THE BETTER

Want to transition from one career to another? Hear from those who did it on their own terms

Screen Pals

Break the Divide connects teens worldwide to build empathy—and change

GOLDEN GIRL

My mom's 80th birthday tattoo is just the latest example of her wild newfound independence

News FROM THE WORLD OF MEDICINE

The Benefits of Baking with Less Salt

LOVE YOUR ENEMIES - It'll Drive 'Em Crazy

Sometimes it's better to turn foes into friends-or, at least, to neutralize them

The Day Bombay BLEW UP

Seventy-eight years ago this month occurred a great explosion in Bombay harbour that killed hundreds and imperilled the city

WHY GOD SAVED ANNA HAZARE

The humble, yet remarkable, origins of the man who became the people's champion against corruption and injustice in India

The Man Who Will Not FORGET

Believing passionately that justice should know 'no limits in time or distance, Simon Wiesenthal has ferreted out more than 1,000 Nazi war criminals

THE GREAT BALLOON ESCAPE

A family dares to ride the winds to freedom

Amy's Choice

Four young siblings. No parent at home. And just one teenager

Do You Have Frozen Shoulder?

How to diagnose and treat the painful condition

ANTON, FRIEND OF ALL THE WORLD

In a tribute to his most unforgettable character, a literary great tells the story of cheerful Anton, who never had a job—but was always busy

A STRING OF BLUE BEADS

The most precious gift to give or receive is love

HIGHLIGHTS FROM 100 YEARS of Reader's Digest

This month, Reader’s Digest celebrates a remarkable milestone: its 100th anniversary.

FROM THE COMFORT OF THEIR JAIL CELLS

A DIABOLICAL SCAM THAT SNARED ORDINARY PEOPLE. THE REAL SHOCK IS THAT IT WAS PULLED OFF BY PRISONERS

What Every Woman Should Know About Cardiovascular Health

What every woman should know about cardiovascular health

What Cigarette Ads Didn't Show

The idyllic scenes that sold smoking were nothing like the terrible reality of cancer

WORLD GONE MAD!

We certainly live in strange times. Rather than despair, let's focus on stories that are so crazy we have no choice but to shake our heads and laugh

NOTES FROM THE FIELD

How two young friends are riding the digital boom to help Indian farmers succeed

LEAVING NO STONE UNTURNED

After two career-defining performances with Pagglait and Meenakshi Sundareshwar, Sanya Malhotra speaks of how a spate of digital releases has turned her fortunes

JERRY'S DIRT

When it came to selecting his final resting place, my father-in-law knew to scout the land he loved, with help from his entire family

How to Feel Happy

A simple smile can be the first step

I SURVIVED!

WHEN FACED WITH CERTAIN DEATH, YOU NEED BRAVERY, DETERMINATIONAND PLENTY OF LUCK. THE STORIES OF FOUR PEOPLE WHO LIVED TO TELL

Calling Uncle Bakhshy

A loving father's remarkable journey from hapless parent to caregiver and advocate after his daughter's heartbreaking diagnosis

Books

Run and Hide by Pankaj Mishra, Juggernaut | Villainy by Upamanyu Chatterjee | To Hell and Back: Humans of COVID (Juggernaut)

The Ultimate Guide To Your Gut

The bacteria in your intestines affect whether you’ll have allergies, your risk of depression— and even how well your medication works

“READER'S DIGEST Changed My LIFE!”

Grateful readers share their personal accounts and experiences of how RD got them medical diagnoses, mental-health help, solace in dark hours and even their life’s calling

The Quirks of Long-Term Love

AFTER 25 YEARS OF marriage, a relationship problem in my home typically plays out like this.