Keeping Christmas : a novel

Format:

Book (regular print)

Title:

Keeping Christmas : a novel

Author:

Walsh, Dan, 1957-

ISBN:

9780800721190

Publication:

Grand Rapids, Michigan : Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group, [2015]

Physical Description:

215 pages ; 23 cm

Summary:

Subject(s):

Families -- Fiction.

Christmas tree ornaments -- Fiction.

Christmas tree ornaments -- Fiction

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For the first time since their children were born, empty nesters Judith and Stan Winters spent Thanksgiving without the kids, and it's looking like Christmas will be the same. Judith can't bring herself to even start decorating for the holiday; her kids always hung the first ornaments on the tree, ornaments they had made each year since they were toddlers. Sure they were strange-looking--some could be called downright ugly--but they were tradition. A tradition she's heartbroken to miss this year.
With Judith refusing to decorate the bare spruce tree in their living room, Stan knows something must be done. And his only hope for saving the holiday is found in a box of handmade ornaments.
Fan-favorite Dan Walsh invites readers to enjoy this nostalgic Christmas story that celebrates all of our most cherished seasonal traditions, especially the importance of family. Readers will join in remembering the things that make their own Christmas season so special.

Author Notes

Dan Walsh is the bestselling author of several books, including The Restoration Series with Gary Smalley, as well as The Unfinished Gift , The Discovery , and The Reunion . He has won three Carol Awards, and three of his novels were finalists for RT Book Reviews 's Inspirational Book of the Year. A member of American Christian Fiction Writers, Dan served as a pastor for twenty-five years. He lives with his wife in the Daytona Beach area, where he's busy researching and writing his next novel. Learn more at www.danwalshbooks.com.

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A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Judith Winters has spent years dedicating herself to her family. Imagine her surprise, and dismay, when her three children call to say they won't be home for Thanksgiving.or Christmas. A deep depression soon sets in. Christmas has always been one of Judith's favorite holidays, but even decorating the house seems like a wasted effort this year. It is through the selfless act of a loved one that Judith learns that she is appreciated more than she could ever have imagined, and soon she is able to see the light at the end of the tunnel. VERDICT Walsh ("Restoration" series) is a talented writer. Centered on a tough topic, his novel will appeal to empty nesters dealing with the same pain Judith endures. Fans of Tricia Goyer, Eva Marie Everson, and Harry Kraus will also be drawn to this title. © Copyright 2015. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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