CHRISTMAS MEMORY PKG

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Summary: Tear enducing
Review: My English teacher handed this story out to us today and told us to read it. It was one of the most beautiful Christmas memories I have ever heard. He used such beautiful words, it was as if I was watching the movie right then. The only thing that kept me from crying were the 14 other students sitting in the classroom!

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Summary: It makes my heart ache every time I read it.
Review: My father never read books. My mother was the one who inspired us to read. But one Christmas,when someone had read it to him(probably my mother) my father read it to us. He cried, and so did we. I ache to have his intensity of spirit and I long to pass that spirit on to my children. Sharing this story with them, as I have with others, will be one way we elevate the holidays above the consumerism that replaces tradition. This story is powerful and small, and wonderful. I think if you aren't sure about Truman Capote, this book, along with "Music for Chameleons" will push you into fandom.

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Summary: My review
Review: The book A Christmas Memory is sure to make you show your emotions and feelings for a young boy named Buddy. Buddy was torn apart from the family that he had grown up with ever since he was young. It was sad that Buddy had to be out on his own at such an early age. I was amazed that Sook had the courage and bravery to take Buddy to the bus stop when he had to leave. Every year while Buddy was in military school Sook would send Buddy the best fruitcake of the bunch. Unless you are ready to feel some strong emotions I would advise you not to read A Christmas Memory.

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Summary: My Thoughts on a Christmas Memory
Review: The book, A Christmas Memory, by Truman Capote, is an exremely emotional book. It is full of great characters and sad situations. I put myself into Buddy's shoes and imagine if I was him and being sent away to military school, how would I feel? I would feel like I was not wanted and I was being sent away. Sent away from the people you love and make you who you are. This part of the book made me think about how difficult it would be to leave everything you love. Buddy and Sook spent all their time together and suddenly Buddy was being sent away and Sook felt like she was losing him like her old friend who died also named Buddy. This book is a very strong and moving novel that I would recomend to anyone.

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Summary: A Christmas Memory
Review: The novel A Christmas Memory written by Truman Capote will give you strong emotions. One thing that I acted strongly about was when his cousin was going to send Buddy off to military school. It made me angry at his cousin when she thought that was what was best for a seven year old child. Sook, his friend started to sob, its just not right. A Christmas memory will make you feel sad and angry, but I enjoyed the book.

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Summary: Overpriced, but a jewel in both writing and bookbinding
Review: The price is steep but these stories are spectacular in the way only Truman can be. I found many readers who had ruled out truman after being forced to read "In Cold Blood" in school were willing to give him another try with this volume. This is probably due to the fact that the book is nicely made and short. I really think it's worth owning and worth giving Capote another shot.

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Summary: a christmas tradition
Review: this book is an overlooked small masterpiece. the drawings in this particular edition, softly and delicately accurate, make it a perfect book for family reading. it's a beautiful story that makes me cry reading it every time. there is also a short movie version of this story--read entirely by truman himself--that is also a joy to watch. i cant imagine ANYone not being touched by the message of love in this book.

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Summary: Bonding between generations!
Review: This is a Christmas story, but it really is a book about bonding. About how you can create a bond with a person that lasts your entire lifetime - and how it can affect you.

Although it of course can be read at Christmastime, Truman Capote has written a tale that can be read anytime you want to sense just how close people can be, despite age or time.

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Summary: Outstanding
Review: This is one of the greatest short stories ever written. If this doesn't bring a tear to your eye, you have no heart. It's a "have heart" test. Capote had a gift and it was on full display in this book. I also recommend his companion short story - "A Thanksgiving Visitor". This is great to read to the family during the holidays. You won't be sorry with these reads.

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Summary: Best Christmas Story
Review: This may become your favorite Christmas story! The visual imagery in this autobiograhical short story is memorable. A simple last Christmas between a young boy and his "60's something" cousin will stay with you forever.