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Summary: The Santa Story
Review: I read this book because I thought it was a Christian Christmas romance. It's a romance set during the Christmas season, but to my surprise, it didn't even talk about Christmas being Jesus's birthday. Instead, this author (who also penned the Left Behind series) wrote a book about believing in Santa Claus. What the world doesn't need is another book or movie about Santa Claus. Christmas isn't about Santa Claus, it's about the miracle of the birth of Christ. The book was laid out with big print and big margins and was a fast read, but don't expect to find any theological messages.
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Summary: The Santa Story
Review: I read this book because I thought it was a Christian Christmas romance. It's a romance set during the Christmas season, but to my surprise, it didn't even talk about Christmas being Jesus's birthday. Instead, this author (who also penned the Left Behind series) wrote a book about believing in Santa Claus. What the world doesn't need is another book or movie about Santa Claus. Christmas isn't about Santa Claus, it's about the miracle of the birth of Christ. The book was laid out with big print and big margins and was a fast read, but don't expect to find any theological messages.
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Summary: Fantastic
Review: I'm not sure this book was meant to be Hemingway, but if you want to read a touching, beautiful Christmas love story, this is it. I laughed, I cried (as did my wife), and I was almost cheering at the end. I can't believe I haven't seen more about this book! I heard about it from a friend, bought it, and now I'm telling everyone about it. PLEASE do yourself a favor and buy this book as soon as possible. I heard a rumor this was going to be a movie...if so, can't wait!!!
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Summary: Twas the Night Before
Review: It is sweet how Noella believes and Tom doesn't until he has a life changing experience. He then realizes life is too short to not believe in the make believe. Both Tom and Noella are stubborn and neither wants to give in to the other until they are separated and neither knows what the other is thinking.
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Summary: A sweet story
Review: Northwestern University journalist professor Noella Wright invites highly regarded newspaper reporter Tom Douton to provide a lecture to her students. Cynical Tom, who champions the working class, refuses to step into the fantasy world of academia until Noella erodes away his reluctance.When they actually meet, he begins to fall in love with the rosy-colored professor, who is his diametrical opposite in outlook. Their relationship grows until Noella begins to wear a pendant that she insists was given to her as a child by Santa Claus. He refuses to be associated with an educated lunatic and ends their relationship. Needing an article for his part of the newspaper's annual Christmas edition, Tom flies to the Black Forest in Germany to learn more about the heritage of the holiday. His plane crashes and he is mysteriously rescued even as Noella is willing to suspend her beliefs in order for them to find happiness together. 'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE may not be quite THE GIFT OF THE MAGI, but fans of seasonal romances will devour this interesting (though far-fetched) tale. The lead protagonists may be total opposites in perspective, but share much in common, which is why their relationship seems plausible. The story line is clearly and purposely a grand canyon of a stretch. However, fans of Yuletide romance who suspend reality for a few hours will simply enjoy Jerry B. Jenkins' fantasy love story that leaves no one left behind when it comes to feeling good. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: kind of cute, but...
Review: Okay, credit to the author for a novel idea and a cute storyline that tries to make believers out of all of us. In the tradition of Richard Evans and other simple-plot writers, this is a neat little love story with a Christmas theme. I read it in about an hour and found the story charming. On the other hand, the writing is mundane, the characters' thoughts spelled out to the nth degree (she wanted to kiss him, he wanted to see her...) to the point that it almost took the magic out of the story. At times it felt like a poor version of writer's workshop. Still, the story has merit and I don't think the author aspired to great literary heights -- I apologize if I'm being too harsh, but the writing just wasn't as good as the idea. If you want a quick read and an inspiring love story, you won't regret it, but if you're looking for literature, you have the wrong book.
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Summary: Get swept up in the Christmas Magic
Review: Okay, when Christmas comes around, most people think of the mob scene that is Christmas shopping. However, in this easy, fun, and over-much-too-soon read, the spirit and the miracle of Christmas can be lived. The story of Noella and Tom is destined to become a classic, even though I don't believe that it's well-know as of yet. Hopefully that will change. Anyway, this is truly a great read and I hope that you will enjoy it too.
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Summary: I Love Christmas, but...
Review: This is a short book, but one of the most charming and magical Christmas books I've read in many a year! Taking place in Chicago, it's about two people who have quite differing views on the reality of Santa Claus, and how those beliefs pulls them apart and ultimately brings them back together again. I think it ranks right up there with O'Henry, and "Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus". An easy read that is over much too quickly and will become a book that's read every Christmas season. I fell in love with it! (And have sent copies as gifts to people ---- it's that good!)
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