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Summary: Wonderful, heartwarming book to read every Christmas
Review: I received this book as a gift, she calls me here angel on earth and knew I would like this book. She was right. I started it on Christmas Eve. We needed to get to church early, having a family of six, plus a grandfather, who all wanted to sit together. I read the book while we waited for the children's service to begin. I was immediately drawn into the book. When the attic was entered, I did not want to put the book down, but of course it was time for service. Christmas Day was a busy one with the children and I did not get back to the book until the evening when the day was winding down. Needless to say, I finished it and decided that it would become a part of the Christmas season each year. I enjoyed the book so much that I came on line to make purchases for friends whom I am sure will treasure the book themselves and look forward to reading it each year.
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Summary: The Christmas Box
Review: The Christmas Box was inspirational, interesting and satisfying. I recommend it to anyone who enjoys reading historical,romantic, visually descriptive novels. I have shared my copy with a friend and plan on sharing it with my daughter, soon. Thank you for such a beautifully written book, Richard.
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Summary: The Christmas Box
Review: I bought The Christmas Box to read throughout the holidays. It was truly enjoyable. I shared it with a friend. The stories are told in a way that make the reader feel such a part of the entire book. He keeps his thoughts very visual through his storytelling. I recommend it to anyone who enjoys reading romantic, nostalgic, historical books. I will share the book with some other important people in my life. Thank You.
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Summary: A Simple Pleasant Read
Review: Everyone knows that Charles Dickens created the paradigm for Yuletide tales when he wrote A Christmas Carol. Ever since its publication, authors have attempted and failed to duplicate either its success or its place in the hearts of readers worldwide.Richard Paul Evans also does not reach the bar set by the story of Ebeneezer Scrooge and his other worldly visitors. However, he does present a warm and enjoyable read. Although the story includes a few unnecessary elements that I found somewhat distracting (what is the point to the dreams and the middle of the night music?), A Christmas Box is a felicitous short novel. Despite the sad portions, it leaves readers with a very satisfying feeling at its conclusion. I have yet to read any of its sequels; perhaps the extra-essential bits and pieces will find a fitting exegesis there.
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Summary: For any parent who has lost a child...
Review: This book is a "must read" for any parent, grand-parent, sibling, aunt, or uncle who has experienced the death of a child. One of my children died earlier this year, so my reason for reading the book may be different from other readers. While the book was sad, it was also filled with hope - hope that survives the separation of a parent and child, hope that never wanes or forgets! The story may be simple and short, but it is an enduring testimony (both personal to the author and for his fictional characters) of enduring love!
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Summary: A Book of Hope!
Review: "The Christmas Box" is a perfect book for parents, family, and friends who have experienced the death of a child! It was written with both compassion and insight into the enduring struggle of a parent who has lost a child, and the invaluable lessons that parent can pass on to those who are still able to hold their children in their arms. The author not only conveyed to his children how much he loved them, but he gave a great gift to his mother by remembering his sister through this beautiful book. Its wisdom and grace is profound!
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Summary: A perfect Christmas present
Review: "The Christmas Box" is a simple yet moving story about a family who found the meaning of Christmas in a lonely widow's mansion. The author's first person point of view of the story succeeded in playing up the emotions which the story wishes to evoke. It is a must-read book especially for those who are still in search for the real meaning of Christmas.
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Summary: The true meaning of Christmas, cheerful, yet sad.
Review: A couple with a dauughter moves into the house of an elderly lady, Mrs. Parkin. She is now widowed and has no children, so Richard, father, Keri, mother, and the daughter,Jenna, become family to her and vice versus. She tries to teach Richard a lesson. Then tragedy strikes and Richard, well, learns an important lesson.
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Summary: Read this story to your children!
Review: Thirty minutes ago, I finished reading this to my children (all in one sitting!) My four-yr-old fell asleep, but the other two kids kept telling me "Just one more chapter!" During the last chapter or two, we all started crying and couldn't stop. At times, I could barely read the words through my sobbing. It is such a POWERFUL story of love. Even though young children may get bored with the first few chapters, keep reading with them. By the end of the fourth chapter, they will be begging you not to stop reading. They have asked me to buy them each a book of their own. I plan to do so, so that they may share this beautiful story someday with their own children. I'm sure that my family now has a new Christmas tradition: reading aloud "The Christmas Box."
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Summary: The Christmas Box
Review: Let me just say this...my husband only enjoys reading history, Egyptian art, etc. I forced him to read this book and he loved it! So if my husband loves it, you know it's great Thank you, Mr. Evans, we really enjoyed this heartwarming story.
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