A Stranger for Christmas - Hardcover

Pearson, Carol Lynn

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0829417621 ISBN 13: 9780829417623

Publisher: Loyola University Press,U.S., 2003

Synopsis

When one old woman in a Southern California nursing home challenges another elderly resident to ask her family if they can visit for the holidays, the family and the old ladies learn the true spirit of Christmas

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Synopsis

Spending Christmas alone in a nursing home, two elderly women, Florence and Myrna, share their longing for the love of a traditional family Christmas. In order to prove to a doubting Florence that the joy of Christmas still exists, Myrna bets that someone will make room in their hearts and home for a stranger. "Charming Christmas stories remind us of the great gift of family love, the magic of the season, and the joy of believing in Christmas." --Richard Paul Evans, author, The Christmas Box "A Stranger for Christmas is a beautiful book--I loved every page. It should be read aloud to every family during the holidays." --Richard Carlson, author, Don't Sweat the Small Stuff "Marvelous storytelling gifts bless and remind us of what matters most during the holiday season. Her books are among the most welcome of Christmas visitors." --Kenny Kemp, author, Dad Was a Carpenter and The Welcoming Door

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ming, unabridged story of A Stranger for Christmas by acclaimed poet Carol Lynn Pearson will touch families everywhere--and is sure to become a holiday listening tradition.  Two old ladies find themselves alone in a nursing home during the Christmas season, but one of them still believes in goodness, faith, and hope.  She believes that one phone call to her children will show that kindness to strangers still exists.  But something unexpected--even miraculous--happens that will change both women's lives forever.

About this edition

• Publisher: Loyola University Press,U.S.
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0829417621
• ISBN 13: 9780829417623
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 72