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A Stranger for Christmas
A Stranger for Christmas
Author: Carol Lynn Pearson
Spending Christmas alone in a nursing home, two elderly women, Florence and Myrna, share their longing for the love of a traditional family Christmas. In order to prove to a doubting Florence that the joy of Christmas still exists, Myrna bets that someone will make room in their hearts and home for a stranger.
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ISBN-13: 9780312146801
ISBN-10: 0312146809
Publication Date: 9/1996
Pages: 108
Rating:
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 12 ratings
Publisher: St Martins Press
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio Cassette
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JoyfulatHome avatar reviewed A Stranger for Christmas on + 18 more book reviews
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One of the best books I have ever read. It reminded me of all the people who have given so much in their lives and find themselves disconnected. It is a heartwarming story that will impact the way you view family and those less fortunate than yourself.
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I read this book years ago and it always stayed with me. i won't swap my copy that's how much i loved this story. a very touching story. i read it in one sitting.
flfraidycat avatar reviewed A Stranger for Christmas on + 17 more book reviews
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This is one of my favorite Christmas stories. It's funny, heartwarming, sad, happy - everything a meaningful Christmas story should be. I read my copy yearly - Florence and Myrna should visit your home at the holidays!
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A really sweet Christmas story about 2 old women in a nursing home who think that nobody cares about them anymore and find out how wrong they are in the end.
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"Two old ladies face a lonely Christmas in a California nursing home. One of them still believes in the goodness of people. Now she intends to prove it with a phone call to her children. And so begins this very special story about love, family, and miracles. As these two women put the true meaning of Christmas to the test, something completely unexpected happens. It may change their lives forever ... just as it may change yours."
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MKSbooklady avatar reviewed A Stranger for Christmas on + 937 more book reviews
Sweet, somewhat predictable, a quick read for those who need a little Christmas joy.
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Two old ladies find themselves alone together in a nursng home at Christmas. Only one still believes in goodness, faith, and hope. And she believes that one telephone call to her children will show that kindness to strangers still exists. But something unexpected happens that will change their lives forever. A stranger for Christmas will reach into the hearts of families everywhere and is sure to become a family reading tradition at Christmas...all year long.


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