Book Description
Perennial New York Times bestsellers and Audie Award finalists The Christmas Shoes and The Christmas Blessing have become inspirational holiday classics, and THE CHRISTMAS HOPE is poised to become a seasonal favorite in its own right. Patricia and Mark Addison have long given up the hope of having a meaningful Christmas. But this year, Patricia’s job as a social worker will lead her to a very special five-year-old. Against her better judgment, Patricia bends the rules and takes the little girl to her own home. Through the presence of Emily in their house, and her penetrating questions about heaven, the Addisons learn that there is no sorrow so great that faith cannot help you find your way through. And Christmas will once more be a time of joy in their home. THE CHRISTMAS HOPE is a story of love in the face of loss, joy when all seems hopeless, and how light can shine into the darkest places.
My thoughts
This wasn't as moving as The Christmas Blessing, at least for me. It was still awesome though. It gave me that warm, happy feeling that is so welcome this time of year. I did get a bit frustrated with Patti, the main character, at times because she couldn't (or wouldn't) open her eyes to the world around her. It was neat how the people in the past 2 books in the Christmas Hope series fit into this one. A nice series of *coincidences* that will make you grin. I highly recommend this book, but only if you've read the first two.
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