( 6 reviews )
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Posted: Dec 8 2007
I love Christmas books...and I certainly love this one! This is the kind of book you can read to your whole family. It talks about the real meaning of Christmas...and the special love that is is shared between family members. Also recommended: Christmas at Grandfather's House: a heart-warming novel in stories--a collection of inter-connected holiday stories. Christmas Gifts, Christmas Voices--a story about the blessings simple acts of kindness can bring.
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Posted: Jan 19 2007
I first "heard" this book at a church women's group. Two of the ladies presented it as the program. One read the letters - and at different times during the reading, the other lady placed items (mentioned in the book) on the table or board. It was very touching - brought back many Christmas memories to those of us present. Very well written. I, myself, was so impressed, I ordered a copy for four of my grown children as a Christmas gift for each family.
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( 1 of 1 found this review helpful ) Posted: Dec 12 2006
The Christmas Letters by Brett Nicholaus is one of those books that as soon as you finish reading it, you can't wait to pass it on to someone else so they can enjoy it too. While taking out Christmas decorations, the narrator reflects on the previous Christmas: the last he spent with his grandfather. Grandpa gave each member of his family a small piece of red felt cut out in the shape of a letter. Each letter signifies something special about that person that was important to Grandpa. Putting all the letters together spelled CHRISTMAS, and without any one of them, the holiday wouldn't feel complete. Grandpa also takes the time to remind his family the real meaning of Christmas and how much he loves them. The book has beautiful illustrations and is a really quick read. It's perfect as a gift book or to put out on the coffee table for guests to read. It will stir your emotions and remind you of what Christmas really means. I did pass the book on to my mom, and she thinks it will be a best-seller. I hope so!
