Tissues were definitely needed for me. A great story; sad and happy. Wonderful Christmas read. Story of a mother and son's love for each other and how she struggles after losing him. Her grief almost causes her her marriage but this Christmas a little girl comes into their lives and restores the joy.......As I said it'll make you cry, but makes you happy showing you the joy in Christmas..........

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Definitely a 3 tissue book but an excellent read. A story of a mother and son and the grief she has to deal with and the hope that is brought through the children she places in foster homes. An emotional read but well written and Donna VanLiere truly brings the Christmas Hope message. Carol

Wonderful story of a mother who has lost her only child and thinks she will never be able to find peace or solace in her life. A little girl who becomes an orphan at Christmas time and grieves as only a small child can-with every breath she takes. A whole family that is frozen in sadness and gradually warms to the love and wisdom of a heart-broken child. This is a fantastic book that made me cry as it brings to your mind the real pain that life gives everyone; the heart-breaking trust that children have that everything will be ok. Sometimes the only certainty in life is from the love you share, the love that will sustain your loved ones after you have left this world, the love that you give to others....a circle that is never ending. A must-read that will stay with you at Christmas and all through your life.

An inspirational novel of hope and love.

I loved this book! It's a quick read because it's hard to put down! This one made me cry because it's sad in a few parts...but I love a book that can get me emotional! I recommend it very highly!

LOVED this Book, was both heart breaking and heart warming

Wonderful story!

Nathan Andrews, who at eight bought shoes for his dying mother (The Christmas Shoes) and as a medical student fell in love with a young heart patient (The Christmas Blessing), takes a backseat in Van Liere's latest Christmas confection. The focus this time is on Patti and Mark Addison. Patti is a devoted social worker, but she can't seem to feel anything for her handsome pilot husband (they sleep in separate bedrooms), and she can't understand why anyone could feel happy during the holidays. Leave it to a child to teach Patti the meaning of Christmas. Emily—who believes in angels and is possibly the gentlest, sweetest child to ever cavort across a novel's pages since Little Nell—quickly insinuates herself into the Addison hearts. Another child's illness introduces the Addison gang to Nathan, now a doctor expecting his own first child. Too much coincidence binds their stories together, but Van Liere serves up another heart-tugging holiday tale.
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Touching Christmas story of hope renewed. Tissues might be needed...

Great, great book. Loved it!!!

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