4 Stars Out Of 5
not quite Christmasy enough
October 21, 2014
This was a sweet book of family, reconciliation, romance and forgiveness. There was no unsuitable material. It was what you would expect from books offered by CBD. Some minor characters were quirky but all were lovable.
It was a very homey story. I didn't particularly like the beginning or the end, but many will. They bind the story together. I enjoyed Remembering Christmas and its slower pace. I loved the characters in the book especially the main characters. The writer eased into fully describing each one as the story is told, and It helped the reader to understand why that character acted as he did. There was a growing, believable closeness among them all that I found especially pleasing. By the end of the book, there was a real knowledge of each character and a growing fondness for each. The characters cross different ages that will appeal to many.
The Christian teaching, advice and prayer throughout the book were strong teachable moments. The effect they have on others is believable and not tossed in to fill the genre.