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I loved this book. This is exactly the kind of story people need to read. It's a story of hard work, compassion, and hope--no coincidence that that is the name of the main character. Hope is a truly remarkable character. She came from literally nothing. Abandoned by her mother at the beginning of her life and left to depend solely on the help of a stranger, she manages to grow up in a loving home and pursue a dream. There's no complaint of hard times or less-fortunate circumstances, she simply has a dream and will power. And in the end, rather than pity her losses, she gives to someone else, accepts forgiveness and seems to give it all in the same day. This is the true meaning of Christmas.
I was touched by the story of the Maxwell family who were so happy just having each other that they were willing to give up their Christmas to help a stranger. The procession of people carrying jars to the Maxwell home was more than I could take. Could you imagine the difference one family made with such a simple gesture. Let's hope that we all can find such happiness within our own families and remember Christmas for what it truly is, "a miracle, nothing less, performed by a child, and today made available to all."
My husband and I have decided that this Christmas we will start our own Christmas Jar and I encourage you all to do the same. Merry Christmas.
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Thanks for totally making my Monday! So glad you enjoyed it :)
I loved this book. We to are starting our own Christmas jar for next year. If we all helped just one person in the next year, our world would be such a better place.
It's not too late to get in on Christmas Jars author's latest contest. He's giving a free trip to the Shenandoah Valley to one lucky winner. All you have to do to enter is send him a Christmas card. All the details are here:
http://www.jasonfwright.com/triptosvalley.php
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