A Christmas Memory
Book by Richard Paul Evans
DETAILS Publisher : Gallery Books (November 22, 2022) Language : English Hardcover : 192 pages ISBN10 : 1982177446 ISBN-13 : 978-1982177447 Item Weight : 8.5 ounces Dimensions : 5 x 0.9 x 7 inches Best Sellers Rank: #287 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #4 in American Literature (Books) #6 in Holiday Fiction (Books) #28 in Family Life Fiction (Books) , NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Christmas Box and the Noel Collection comes A Christmas Memory , a poignant, deeply felt novel about loss, grief, the healing power of forgiveness, and the true meaning of the holiday season. It’s 1967, and for young Richard it’s a time of heartbreak and turmoil. Over the span of a few months, his brother, Mark, is killed in Vietnam; his father loses his job and moves the family from California to his grandmother’s abandoned home in Utah; and his parents make the painful decision to separate. With uncertainty rattling every corner of his life, Richard does his best to remain strong—but when he’s run down by bullies at his new school, he meets Mr. Foster, an elderly neighbor who chases off the bullies and invites Richard in for a cup of cocoa. Richard becomes fast friends with the wise, solitary man who inspires Richard’s love for books and whose dog, Gollum, becomes his closest companion. As the holidays approach, the joy and light of Christmas seem unlikely to permeate the Evans home as things take a grim turn for the worse. And just when it seems like he has nothing left to lose, Richard is confronted by a startling revelation. But with Mr. Foster’s wisdom and kindness, he learns for the first time what truly matters about the spirit of the season: that forgiveness can heal even the deepest wounds, and love endures long after the pain of loss subsides. In A Christmas Memory , Richard Paul Evans (#1 New York Times bestselling author and the “King of Christmas fiction”) delves deep into his childhood memories to take readers back to an age when his world felt like it was falling apart, reminding us that even in the darkest of times, the light of hope can still shine. Read more
REVIEW Richard Paul Evans latest novel A Christmas Memory, is a masterfully written story that brings a wide range of emotions page after page that keeps the reader engaged and wanting more. It is mostly a true story from his childhood and is wonderfully poured on to the pages as he shares his beautiful friendship with a kind soul named Mr. Foster. My heart aches for that little boy as he dealt with so much that no child should have to deal with at an impressionable age or any age. Mr. Foster was there when Ricky needed a friend the most and the things they shared and felt
together were so thoughtful and touching. Mr. Foster had a remarkable way of explaining things in a heartfelt and tender way. Mr. Evans' writing conveys these moments in such a special way that you just can't put this book down. This book also has such a profound message about grief. The tears this book provides (and there are many) are both healing and comforting at the same time. I am on my third read and I just keeps getting better and more powerful. Thank you for sharing your heart with us RPE. Ricky you are indeed GREAT.
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