What Audible Says
Verna Lind expects Christmas of 1952 to be the best holiday she’s had since the war ended. But as she’s leaving the bank, a frigid wind off Lake Erie catches her hard-earned Christmas club savings, whisking the bills into the busy streets of downtown Cleveland and devastating her plans. Strangers come to her aid, though no one anticipates the power of their chance encounter or the seeds of happiness Verna’s lost money will sow.
From Barbara Hinske, best-selling author of the Rosemont series, comes this heartwarming Christmas tale celebrating the generosity of the human spirit and the irresistible pull of love – an instant holiday classic for admirers of It’s a Wonderful Life and “The Gift of the Magi.”
My Thoughts
After reading Guiding Emily and reviewing it here last week, I decided to check out some of Barbara Hinske’s other books. I was drawn to this one, thinking it would be great at the top of my holiday reading list. It didn’t disappoint me.
I was amazed at the impact that six five dollar bills scattered to the four winds would have on so many people. I loved every character and found each scenario believable. The ending is priceless. The narrator of this Audible version does an excellent job. The Christmas Club well illustrates how magical this season can be. I hope you, like me, will make it a first on your holiday reading list this year.
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New! Why Grandma Doesn’t Know Me
Copyright 2021 by Abbie Johnson Taylor.
Independently published with the help of DLD Books.
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Sixteen-year-old Natalie’s grandmother, suffering from dementia and confined to a wheelchair, lives in a nursing home and rarely recognizes Natalie. But one Halloween night, she tells her a shocking secret that only she and Natalie’s mother know. Natalie is the product of a one-night stand between her mother, who is a college English teacher, and another professor.
After some research, Natalie learns that people with dementia often have vivid memories of past events. Still not wanting to believe what her grandmother has told her, she finds her biological father online. The resemblance between them is undeniable. Not knowing what else to do, she shows his photo and website to her parents.
Natalie realizes she has some growing up to do. Scared and confused, she reaches out to her biological father, and they start corresponding.
Her younger sister, Sarah, senses their parents’ marital difficulties. At Thanksgiving, when she has an opportunity to see Santa Claus, she asks him to bring them together again. Can the jolly old elf grant her request?
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My Corner 
Hey Abbie, great review.
Yesterday, when you were talking about the book in the Free to Be Me call I wondered why I’d not seen the review.
Now, here it is.
Have a great day.
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You’re welcome, Patty. I forgot to tell you all yesterday that this review would go live today and that reviews of other books I mentioned would go live in coming weeks. I’m glad you enjoyed this review and hope you like the book.
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Well, I may try to get this book
Patty Fletcher lives in Kingsport Tennessee where she works as an author and social media marketing assistant. Learn more at: http://www.pattysworlds.com
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What a nice find for you when searching out other books by the author. What a great way to learn mopre about the author, too. The book sounds like a good one for this time of year. Thanks for sharing such a positive and worthwhile book.
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I am very curious as to how writing works wonders is going about getting these authors onto their show. I think that is very awesome.
Patty Fletcher lives in Kingsport Tennessee where she works as an author and social media marketing assistant. Learn more at: http://www.pattysworlds.com
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You’re welcome, Lynda. I hope you enjoy the book.
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Hi Abbie, this sounds like a lovely book. Thanks for sharing about it.
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You’re welcome, Robbi. I hope you enjoy the book.
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