The Christmas Hope by Donna VanLiere
Published: October 25, 2005
Publisher: St. Martin’s Press
Format: audiobook via Overdrive
Ratings: 5/5
Synopsis
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.
My Thoughts
This is by far my favorite Donna VanLiere read so far. It’s cute, heartwarming and touching all at the same time. Patricia and Mark’s marriage has been going through the motions for a while now but all that changes when Patricia who is a social worker brings home Emily during the holidays. Emily has had a hard life for a little girl so when Patricia decides not to send her to CPS right away during Christmas Patricia starts to remember the real meaning of the holidays through this little girls eyes. Patricia reveals that she lost her son during this time of year and that’s why she hasn’t really enjoyed them since and also why she and Mark aren’t as close. Emily soon makes both of them see what's important and they remember how much they love each other and how Emily has opened up their hearts again to love. This is a sweet and cozy read one that will fill your heart with love and joy only like a magical holiday read can.
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