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The Christmas Box
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
Fabric Type: 9780684814995
Fax Number: 1
Legal Disclaimer: 0684814994
Manufacturer Labor Warranty Description: 6373054526
Maximum Color Depth: Simon & Schuster
Metal Type: Simon & Schuster
Publisher: 1
Region Code: 128
Total External Bays Free: November 02, 1995
Total Firewire Ports: Simon & Schuster
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Richard Paul Evans originally wrote The Christmas Box as an expression of love for his two daughters, never intending for it to be published. Many Christmas seasons (and a rich publishing contract) later, this touching tale relates the meaning of Christmas in a profound but simple way. Rick, Keri, and their 4-year-old daughter, Jenna, are hired as caretakers and are welcomed into the home of Mary, an ailing widow, just in time for the holidays. Before long, it becomes apparent that Mary cherishes their companionship, and this young family begins to understand that their relationship to Mary is more special than any one of them could have realized. These tender relationships, fraught with real-life struggles, are the backdrop for unraveling a mysterious secret that gently propels the reader through this short story. Unlike most generic Christmas stories, Evans manages to bypass triviality, imbedding these pages with humble truth and emotion. This tiny treasure will cause you to rejoice in the blessings of the season while stirring up a childlike vigor as old profundity is revealed anew. In a season often shrouded in selfishness and materialism, Evans reminds the reader that the only way that we can genuinely love one another is by accepting the greatest gift of love ever given--that of a Father who "so loved His children that He sent His son, that we might someday return to Him." --Jill Heatherly
Product Description:
Since it was first published, more than seven million people have been touched by the magic of The Christmas Box, a holiday classic that is as beloved in our time as A Christmas Carol was in Dickens's.
When Richard Paul Evans wrote The Christmas Box, he intended it as a private expression of love for his two young daughters, Jenna and Allyson. Though he often told them that he loved them, he didn't feel that they could ever really understand the depth of his feelings until they had experienced the joy of rearing their own children, and by that time their relationship would have changed forever. In writing The Christmas Box, he hoped that at some time in the future they would read the book and know of their father's love.
As Evans began to write, he was amazed at the inspiration that flowed into his mind and heart. He completed the moving story of a widow and the young family who comes to live with her in less than six weeks, and bound twenty copies to give as Christmas presents to family and friends. In the following weeks, those twenty copies were shared and passed along from family to family, from friend to friend, and what began as a tale for two little girls became a message of miracles, hope, and healing for people throughout the world.
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This was a wonderful book, bought as a gift for a loved one. I already have my own copy. It was in great condition and arrived promptly--as does everything coming directly from Amazon.com.
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A very extraordinary book that was not intended to be published. It was written, supposed to be as an expression of his love for her daughters. It starts casually, continues with a gentle build up, and right at the last few chapters, slams you with a hammer in the very center of your heart. A classic tale, with a story that reminds us what is really important in life. Not just a Christmas tale, it is also a wonderful gift to all fathers on Father's Day.
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A man learns how to appreciate and love his family through the help of Mary, the lady they stay with. It's a short, fun read, but the edition I read had a lot of editing errors. Also the narration is in first person, but later it would change to first-person omniscient? Not very readable...really annoying. It feels like this was a first draft and was printed without any editing...maybe the later editions are a little more cohesive.
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I received a copy of this book years ago and loved it. I bought this one to give as a Christmas gift to my boss. She loved it as well, and has already passed it on for other friends to read. It's a wonderful story, that really has lines on a couple different levels. On one, you see the importance of family, and priorities. On another, the true meaning of Christmas, Jesus Christ, is given. I definitely recommend this book - for yourself, and as a gift!
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The Christmas Box is one of the most beautiful stories I have had the pleasure to read. It is about taking the time to smell the roses. As a parent, you can't help being busy and not taking enough time to watch our children grow. This book makes you rethink your priorities. It is written which such depth and simplicity that it is quite a joy to read not only throughout the holidays, but a story worth remembering year round.
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