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Hardcover The Christmas List Book

ISBN: 1439150001

ISBN13: 9781439150009

The Christmas List

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Book Overview

A heartwarming and inspirational Christmas novel in the tradition of The Christmas Box, Grace, The Gift, and Finding Noel. The New York Times bestselling author of The Christmas Box and The Walk series returns with a holiday novel of hope, love, and redemption.

Dear Reader,

When I was in seventh grade, my English teacher, Mrs. Johnson, gave our class the intriguing (if somewhat macabre) assignment of writing our own obituaries. Oddly, I don't remember much of what I wrote about my life, but I do remember how I died: in first place on the final lap of the Daytona 500. At the time, I hadn't considered writing as an occupation, a field with a remarkably low on-the-job casualty rate.

What intrigues me most about Mrs. Johnson's assignment is the opportunity she gave us to confront our own legacy. How do we want to be remembered? That question has motivated our species since the beginning of time: from building pyramids to putting our names on skyscrapers.

As I began to write this book, I had two objectives: First, I wanted to explore what could happen if someone read their obituary before they died and saw, firsthand, what the world really thought of them. Their legacy.

Second, I wanted to write a Christmas story of true redemption. One of my family's holiday traditions is to see a local production of Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol. I don't know how many times I've seen it (perhaps a dozen), but it still thrills me to see the change that comes over Ebenezer Scrooge as he transforms from a dull, tight-fisted miser into a penitent, "giddy-as-aschoolboy" man with love in his heart. I always leave the show with a smile on my face and a resolve to be a better person. That's what I wanted to share with you, my dear readers, this Christmas--a holiday tale to warm your season, your homes, and your hearts.

Merry Christmas

Customer Reviews

4 ratings

Why I LOVE The Christmas List

I'm a HUGE fan of Richard Paul Evan's books. Every year I look forward to curling up in front of a fire with his latest, and disappearing into it and a box of truffles. Richard's books always entertain me and make me cry. (That's a given.) BUT...this time I reemerged a better person, with a purpose: to find forgiveness for myself; and to make right my wrongs. Never has a book inspired me in such a way. This book was escapism, but also much, much more. It was a journey into questions I needed to ask myself about my life and what I truly want to leave behind when I'm gone. Sounds heavy, but it wasn't. The Christmas List is told with a flowing mastery, leading me through just as many laughs as tears. Not to mention, this love story is the truest example of true love (bar none) that I have ever read. My husband is absorbed in The Christmas List even as I write. It's the first time he's read a RPE book, and he's reading it over watching Letterman. Good choice!

Loved it!

I look forward to Evans' books every year and even with Christmas in the title I couldn't wait until December to start this one. In three words: I loved it. I've already read it more than once and cried every time. There is a beautiful love story between a husband and wife (which is unfortunately a rarity in the world of literature and other media) and even though it made me cry I put down the book feeling inspired, uplifted and grateful. What more could I ask for? I am planning to give this away for gifts this year. One of Evans' best.

Another Great One!

I knew it was going to be good, but it was great! Richard Paul Evans never disappoints and this book is a page turner! Keep up the great work! I am recommending this book to all of my friends who don't know who he is yet (not too many...) Loved it!

An Inspirational Book

This book will touch you in your own unique personal way. It is a book that reminds me about the true meaning and spirit of Christmas which is unconditional love and the peace that comes from seeking forgiveness. This is an inspirational book that deeply touched me and that I will always cherish.
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