He Was One of Us
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Superb selection
  • A masterpiece
  • He Was One of Us by Rien Poortvliet
  • Had this book for about 20 years.
  • Book on Jesus Illustrated by Holland's Greatest Artist
He Was One of Us
Rien Poortvliet
Manufacturer: Baker Pub Group
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0801071356

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Superb selection.......2007-07-07

This book is incredible. Rien Poortvliet is an extremely gifted individual. He has captured the essence of the "Suffering Servant." Because of this book my library includes all of his inspired publications. Indeed, I have gifted most of his collection to my family (and friends).

5 out of 5 stars A masterpiece.......2005-01-03

For those who need to take a moment and remember Who Jesus is and did for us, this is a must. Beautiful images with deep comments that makes you love Him and desire to be like Him.

5 out of 5 stars He Was One of Us by Rien Poortvliet.......2003-04-14

WOW, POWERFUL!!!
The emotions that these pictures capture are amazing. My spirit just wept as I read this book. It brings to life the story of CHRIST in a way a child can comprehend, yet an adult will read over and over.
It is amazing how the simple text can pile such truth about the story of CHRIST. It is alive and real.
These pictures are a gift... one that takes you to the time HE was crucified.
I highly recommend this book for parents, teachers to read to their class or children.

Only after you have read it will you understand the gift that this book is to the truth of our salvation.

5 out of 5 stars Had this book for about 20 years........1999-12-26

I love it. What I find most illuminating is that it reflects Jesus in the faces of the people around Him. He still has that effect today.

I'm thinking about buying a copy for our church library.

5 out of 5 stars Book on Jesus Illustrated by Holland's Greatest Artist.......1999-04-03

This is the story of Jesus' life captured in exquisite pictorial vignettes of events from His birth to His death and resurrection. The brief text which capture the essence of each story are tied to Bible reference in the back of the book. The characters shown are defintiely from the Middle East and not sentimentalized Hollywood faces. The reader is plunged into the time of Jesus with emotional and visual impact which provoke thoughtful meditation. An outstanding book of its genre.
A Holiday Memory (Heartland Special Edition)
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • heartland 1 coming home
  • Heartland is BORING!
  • A Holiday Memory
  • GREAT!!!!!
  • Heartland Holiday Edition
A Holiday Memory (Heartland Special Edition)
Lauren Brooke
Manufacturer: Scholastic Paperbacks
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Mass Market Paperback

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ASIN: 0439675014

Book Description

It's December, and Amy can't help but remember the last holiday she spent with her mother. Back then, Amy was training Sundance, the feisty pony they had rescued from an auction. While Sundance had proven to be a talent in the show ring, he was still impossible to handle in the stable. Frustrated by the pony's attitude and her mother's rigorous training schedule, Amy is lacking holiday - and Heartland - spirit. But then, Sundance falls ill. As Amy watches over him, she is finally able to glimpse the vulnerable pony's true heart - and understand the precious gift she shares with her mother.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars heartland 1 coming home.......2005-04-24

Very good and sad because Amy's moteher dies and Amy is left to carry on her mothers gift

1 out of 5 stars Heartland is BORING!.......2005-03-25

Heartland is sssssssssoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo boring i just couldnt read ANY of it! Thats why i gave it one star thought i should of put none...but oh well

3 out of 5 stars A Holiday Memory.......2005-03-23

Hi! I wanted to tell the people that haven't read this book yet that I found it kind of disapointing and boring. I think the only part I really liked was at the end when she got something. I can't tell what it was, though! I also want to say that the whole book was kind of sad. I hated the part were Sundance got colic. My horse got colic, and he was almost about to die, but he just made it! Whenever I read this, that part makes me cry. I like the other books better. But Lauren Brooke, WRITE MORE!!!

5 out of 5 stars GREAT!!!!!.......2004-12-09

This one was really really good! It gives you an idea of what Amy's mom was really like. It is sad when Sundance gets the colic, but it is really sad knowing amy's mom didn't live that much longer after when the story is based. You can really see how much Amy has improved with the horses since her moms death. A must for Heartland and horse fans.

3 out of 5 stars Heartland Holiday Edition.......2004-12-04

I am absolutely in love with the Heartland series, however, this particular book was a bit of a rude awakening. Not much time was spent in explaining the horses and Amy's time with them, and it was by far the most melodramatic and confusing story yet. I am sure this one is simply one glitch in the Heartland's numerous fascinating stories. I love the rest of 'em, just not quite this one!


Keep readin', writin' and learnin' about horses! They teach us everything!

P.S. Rescue Remedy (r) works on humans and dogs, too, not just horses! I use the Natural Remedy methods at my barn in Duvall, WA.

Love,
Anna
A Cobtown Christmas : From the Diaries of Lucky Hart
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Cobtown Christmas Is Great
  • A Cobtown Christmas
  • An instant classic
A Cobtown Christmas : From the Diaries of Lucky Hart
Julia Van Nutt
Manufacturer: Doubleday Books for Young Readers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0385325568
Release Date: 1998-10-13

Book Description

Lucky Hart loves Christmas. She loves making garlands and wreaths, baking spice cookies, and deciding on just the right presents for her family and friends. This Christmas, Lucky is also excited about singing in front of all the people of Cobtown. But the festivities take an unexpected turn. A lost blind man, lonely and far from home, arrives speaking "gibberish" no one understands...the pump organ breaks...a sick dog is found and Lucky and Oinkey the pig tend to him.

Saddened by these events, Lucky wonders what kind of holiday it will be. Little does she suspect that the town's annual Christmas Eve party will bring a bounty of surprises to fill her heart--and the hearts of everyone in Cobtown--with the joy, magic, and music of the Christmas season.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Cobtown Christmas Is Great.......2006-12-14

I am a 9-year-old boy (mom is typing) and I thought this book was excellent. It's about a little girl who meets a guy named Fritz Klingle, who is looking for his dog named jingle. It's a very good Christmas book.

5 out of 5 stars A Cobtown Christmas.......1999-12-11

A great granddaughter discovers a family diary from 1845. The story of a special Christmas in Cobtown unfolds. Art is a cartoon-like character with excellent illustrations in lively colors. A great read - includes receipes for dog soup! I highly recommend this family type, holiday book for students from K through 5 grades.

5 out of 5 stars An instant classic.......1998-10-17

The Van Nutts bring us instantly back to a lost era full of magic. Somehow they have mastered the art of historical accuracy without boredom or cheesiness- something so few artists can do. The drawings have all the skill of Van Allsburg but more warmth and depth for their genuineness, while the text makes you long to search through your grandmother's closet in search of hidden treasures. It's an instant classic and a must-have for someone who takes kid's books seriously.
A Child For Christmas (Men Of The Double-C Ranch) (Silhouette Special Edition, 1290) (Silhouette Special Edition, 1290)
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Can't really see what the big deal is...
  • It's Just Different
  • Great Writing
  • Allison Leigh is great!
A Child For Christmas (Men Of The Double-C Ranch) (Silhouette Special Edition, 1290) (Silhouette Special Edition, 1290)
Allison Leigh
Manufacturer: Silhouette
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0373242905

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Can't really see what the big deal is..........2006-10-30

From the back cover:

Holiday stranger?

She was beautiful, aloof...and the only thing Sawyer recognized since the accident that had stolen his memory. Instinctively he knew they weren't strangers--not when his emotions reacted so strongly, and not when he could almost feel being intimately close to her. But what was Dr. Rebecca Morehouse hiding from him?

Rebecca was denying she'd ever seen Sawyer before--and was frantic to keep the incredibly appealing Navy SEAL out of her life. Because even if Sawyer's memories had been taken, her own were all too real. After all, she had her own reminder of their very passionate encounter!

And my review:

First off, I should probaby state that I've never read any of the other books in the "Men of the Double C Ranch" series, so that might have influenced my decision a bit. Not that A CHILD FOR CHRISTMAS doesn't work as a stand-alone (it does), but as with most linked books, you always feel like you're missing a little something when you haven't read the rest of the series.

But that wasn't really my complaint with the book. First off, I have a hard time enjoying the "hidden baby" plot, since I find it really hard to respect a woman who would purposely keep a child a secret from his father. It always colors my opinion of the heroine, and the author has to work extra hard to make me like her. And while I won't blast this book for using an extremely overused plot device (amnesia), I will say that I've read books that handle it better.

My main problem was with the hero. I couldn't stand the way he immediately hit on the heroine, and continued to do so, even when she made it clear that she wasn't interested. His ham-handed attempts at gaining her favor came across as sleazy rather than sexy or romantic. I kind of felt like he was just looking for some cheap sex, and maybe to jog his memory, then that he was acting out of any real interest for the heroine. And guys--when a woman says no, it means no! Trying to force her to date you is not romantic, it's creepy.

The hero turned me off so much that I quit reading the book less than half of the way through. I would only recommend this if you are already a fan of the author, and/or you want to complete the series. Otherwise, if you're looking at this because it's a Christmas romance, don't bother. There are better ones out there.

5 out of 5 stars It's Just Different.......2002-12-02

If this book doesn't seem to have the sense of family that the other books prior to it that's probably because the character that it focuses on, Sawyer, has amnesia. He feels very disconnected with his family and as a result they're not going to be in the story as much. Who he does feel connected to in a very powerful way is the only woman he has ever loved, which is a hallmark of the "Men of the Double C" series. This is affirmed at the end when Sawyer sees Rebecca looking at him the same way that his sister-in-laws look at his brother.

The biggest difference in this story is you are dragged more into a darker side of things than you were in the other books. Particularly the shattering loneliness that Sawyer feels in his live. Ms. Leigh does a fantastic job of illustrating this. What makes Rebecca and Sawyer's reunion so satifisfying in the end is that we have been there with Sawyer in his loneliness.

Like the other stories in this series it's a great one. I, too, am sorry that the series ended with Tristan's story, but I suspect that the town of Weaver still has some more stories to tell. Besides, we still don't know what happened to the FIRST Sawyer now do we?

5 out of 5 stars Great Writing.......2000-01-20

I loved the Navy Seal story with Sawyer and the Dr. in his life and hearing more about the Clay brothers and their families. I am anxious to read about Tristan but do not want the series to end.

4 out of 5 stars Allison Leigh is great!.......1999-11-26

I feel a little guilty giving this book less than a five point rating, because it was a good book. However in keeping with the Men Of the Double C series, as a huge fan of this author and this awesome series I came away a little disapointed with the story of Sawyer Clay. I found that it simply lacked the since of family and also the passion that the other 3 books in the series had. Yes it still mentions the other members of the family, but it just didn't seem the same. However, it still had some great moments which are characteristic of all Allison Leigh books. I can't wait to read Tristan's story and as I have said in my reviews of the other books, I hate to see this series come to an end.
SUMMER SPECIAL CHRISTMAS EDITION (Summer Series)
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Summer and Austin
SUMMER SPECIAL CHRISTMAS EDITION (Summer Series)
Katherine Applegate
Manufacturer: Simon Pulse
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0671510428

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Summer and Austin.......2001-08-16

I've read the whole series, and I loved it. "Beaches, Boys, and Betrayal" is my favorite, but this book is an excellent conclusion. Austin and Summer make the best couple!
A Katie Kazoo Christmas: Super Super Special (Katie Kazoo, Switcheroo)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • 'A Katie Kazoo Christmas' will bring a little 'Joy to the World' this holiday season!
A Katie Kazoo Christmas: Super Super Special (Katie Kazoo, Switcheroo)
Nancy E. Krulik
Manufacturer: Grosset & Dunlap
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ASIN: 0448439700

Book Description

Katie can't wait for the holidays. There are so many things to look forward to! Her motorcycle-riding grandma is coming to visit, class 4A is having a Secret Santa grab bag, and it's almost time for Cherrydale's annual holiday lights display contest. But even the busy holiday season doesn't stop the magic wind! Join Katie in these three separate holiday stories and find out how she handles the holiday hijinks!

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars 'A Katie Kazoo Christmas' will bring a little 'Joy to the World' this holiday season!.......2006-10-11

LIGHTS OUT! Katie loves everything about the Christmas holiday, from the delectable treats, to the presents under the Christmas tree, and even the many Christmas carols that her and her mother love to sing year-round. This year, Katie has come up with a wonderful idea. She and the rest of the members of the Cooking Club will be baking tons of cookies, and bringing them to the shelter on Christmas Eve, that way the children can have some treats to brighten up their holiday, as well. But when Katie sees that her neighbors, Mr. Brigandi and Mrs. Derkman - who just happened to have been Katie's beyond-strict third grade teacher - begin competing with one another to win the holiday home decorating contest, Katie gets fed up. The two adults are acting like children, and truly ruining the spirit of Christmas. And, when Katie is swept up by the magic wind and turned into Mr. Brigandi, she must find a way to make him see the true spirit of the holiday before Christmas is entirely ruined.

THAT'S A WRAP - Katie loves wrapping gifts. The only problem that accompanies wrapping them, is the fact that she never manages to make them look special. In fact, Katie knows that she would never be quite happy receiving a gift wrapped as horribly as those that her magic hands have touched. Which is why she becomes quite jealous of the new gift wrapper at Thimbles Department Store. Lauren has the magic touch, and can work all kinds of enchanting looks into her wrapping creations. It really bugs Katie that wrapping comes so easily to Lauren. In fact, a lot of things have been bugging Katie lately, leaving her feeling jealous of many people around her. But when the magic wind sweeps her up, and changes her in to Lauren, Katie faces something very difficult...wrapping the gifts of eager holiday shoppers. Now Katie must confront her jealousy head on, and hope that she can keep things under wraps until she's changed back, otherwise Lauren will be out of a job just in time for Christmas.

THE SANTA SWITCH - Katie is ecstatic to learn that Mr. Guthrie's fourth-grade class will be taking part in a Secret Santa gift exchange. She can't wait to find out who her Secret Santa will be, and only hopes that she'll pick a girls name. When things turn out differently than expected, and Katie begins receiving extremely peculiar gifts, she can't put her finger on who exactly her Secret Santa is. As if that weren't a big enough problem to deal with, Katie's Grandma is in town, which has her super excited, but she's brought a friend along with her. A man named Nick who looks exactly like Santa Claus and is on a friendly basis with reindeers. Katie's friends think that he could, quite possibly, be Saint Nick, but Katie thinks that it's all in their imaginations. That is, until she trades places with a mall elf, and suddenly has a change of heart.

I have read many novels by Nancy Krulik, but have never tried one of the KATIE KAZOO tales. Therefore, when I saw that a Holiday Super Special had been released, I had to have it. Katie "Katie Kazoo" Carew is an adorable character who is mature in her reasonings, while at the same time possesses a youthful nature, giving her a personality that bridges gaps, which will easily appeal to both children, as well as the parents who are reading along with them. The three stories found within this collection all teach valuable lessons revolving around the holidays, from the true spirit of Christmas, to helping others; while confronting different issues, such as jealousy, without preaching. The refreshing thing about these stories is that they offer information about Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, and don't simply discuss Christmas. Each tale is enjoyable, and can be completed within one sitting. And, as if that weren't enticing enough, the caricature-like illustrations by John & Wendy that punctuate each chapter truly bring Katie and the gang to life. A KATIE KAZOO CHRISTMAS will bring a little 'Joy to the World' this holiday season!

Erika Sorocco
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Rick Steves' European Christmas (Rick Steves)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Not a travel book
  • Classic Rick Steves
Rick Steves' European Christmas (Rick Steves)
Rick Steves , and Valerie Griffith
Manufacturer: Avalon Travel Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1566919703

Book Description

From England to Norway, Burgundy to Bavaria, and Rome to the top of the Swiss Alps, Rick Steves’ European Christmas gets you a seat at the family feast, up in the loft with the finest choirs, and into the kitchen with grandma and her best-kept holiday secrets. With enchanting photos and more than a dozen recipes, this great gift book captures the spirit of the season perfectly.

After producing a hundred travel shows, Rick Steves and his public television crew finally went to Europe for Christmas. And the cameras were rolling. As only they can, Rick and his gang brought home a vivid and authentic portrait of how Europeans celebrate the holiday. This book is the companion to that PBS special.

The Christmas we know today is a rich and fascinating mix of traditions that came over on the boat — an ancient celebration with pre-Christian roots. From Yule logs to mistletoe, from singing shepherds to the split personalities of Santa, from traditional recipes to the top ten ways to celebrate in Paris, you’ll learn something new — or old — about Christmas.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Not a travel book.......2007-05-13

Lovely table book with information about how Christmas is celebrated in Europe. Complete with recipes and pictures of family celebrations. Because it was by Rick Steves I was disappointed that there was not specific information on where to stay during the actual Christmas holiday.

5 out of 5 stars Classic Rick Steves.......2006-08-31

This is a great combination of travel information, historical background, holiday traditions, great photographs and even recipes, all describing the European Christmas experience. There are chapters on England, Norway, France, Germany, Austria, Italy and Switzerland. Rick Steves even adds a personal touch as his family joins him to celebrate a snowy Christmas in Switzerland. This is a book you will pick up every Christmas to reread and enjoy.
A Fortune's Children Christmas (Silhouette Special Products)
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • What Christmas stories??
  • Only worth it if you're collecting the "Fortune" series - otherwise doesn't work as a stand-alone
  • Excellent story about a TBI survivor in the romance genre.
A Fortune's Children Christmas (Silhouette Special Products)
Lisa Jackson , Barbara Boswell , and Linda Turner
Manufacturer: Harlequin
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Mass Market Paperback

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ASIN: 0373217544

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A little friendly meddling by the great-aunt Kate is what ties these three short stories together in this addition to the Silhouette Fortune's Children Series. In the first story, "Angel Baby" by Lisa Jackson, Chase Fortune has one year to turn around a rundown ranch in order to earn it from his great-aunt. His year certainly has an odd start when he rescues neighbor Lesley Bastian from a blizzard and helps deliver her baby! Far from the clingy type, Lesley wants to leave Chase as soon as possible, and get on with the business of reviving her own ranch. But weather and fate transpire against them, and soon they've fallen in love. But when it appears that its either her ranch or his, Chase has to face a tough decision between his home or his heart.

In Barbara Boswell's "A Home for Christmas," Ryder Fortune is given a design firm by his great-aunt Kate, with a stipulation requiring profitability after one year. When another relative recommends Joanna Chandler as an employee, Ryder feels compelled to hire her. Regardless of her good intentions, Joanna is an organizational vacuum. While she fails as his assistant, she certainly steals his heart. Can Ryder convince Joanna to make a permanent merger?

The final story, "The Christmas Child" by Linda Turner, is set in the mountains of Wyoming. Hunter Chase has one year to make his great-aunt's construction company a success, and nothing can tear him away from his work but the desperate plea of Naomi Windsong. Reluctant to rely on any man, Naomi has no choice but to turn to the best tracker in town when her daughter Laura is kidnapped. But when Hunter and Naomi search for Laura, they discover some unexpected passion. Creative and entertaining, these three stories will keep you turning the pages. A good addition to any stocking. --Nancy R.E. O'Brien

Book Description

The Fortunes: A family whose Christmas legacy is greater than mere riches!

Angel Baby
by Lisa Jackson
Lesley Bastian has a lot to be grateful for this holiday season thanks to the gallant rancher who helped deliver her baby during a snowstorm. But trying to break down the walls that surround Chase Fortune is almost as challenging as motherhood. . .

A Home for Christmas
by Barbara Boswell
AS CEO of a major corporation, Ryder Fortune has little time for romance--until the magic of the holiday season works its way into his hardened heart. And so does his asistant, Joanna Chandler. . .

The Christmas Child
by Linda Turner
A skilled tracker, Hunter Fortune has never prayed so hard for a case to have a happy ending. But with Naomi Windsong's little girl missing, and her biological father the prime suspect, time becomes his greatest enemy. . .and love the only thing that will set him free.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars What Christmas stories??.......2006-11-19

First of all, none of these stories really felt like "Christmas" stories. Each Fortune relative had one year (beginning near Christmas, and ending near Christmas) to turn around a farm/business/company. Much of the action takes place in the ensuing year, and only wraps up again (exactly as we expect) the next December. "Angel Baby" was OK, but as another reviewer wrote, I never got the feel for the characters, and never reached the point at which I really cared about them. "A Home for Christmas" was the 2nd story, and I didn't even finish it. A man and his assistant begin a relationship, and apparently she's not good at being an assistant. I didn't care about the characters, and to tell the truth, I didn't see what kind of conflict would have been involved. Skip to the epilogue: boss & woman happily engaged, she's no longer the assistant, yadda-yadda-yadda. (Yawn) The final story, "The Christmas Child," had promise: a woman hires a tracker (conveniently named Hunter) to find her toddler daughter, who's been abducted. Hunter's busy trying to get his Fortune company off the ground, but he puts that aside to find the little girl. Of course, the search requires them to be stranded--alone--in a lonely mountain cabin. Big surprise there, huh? But this is the part that really makes me roll my eyes: the mother's desperate to find her little girl, not sure if she's dressed warmly for cold nights in the mountains. The abductor, the child's natural father, has a questionable temperament, so there's no guarantee he's treating the girl well. So far, I'm on board. yet in the middle of all this, the mother can't stop thinking about touching or kissing Hunter. Huh?? If my kid had been taken away and I thought he or she was cold or scared or hurt, I wouldn't care if Brad Pitt and George Clooney were both standing in front of me, flashing bedroom eyes and diamond engagement rings. I have my priorities.

Bottom line, these stories don't really have ANYTHING to do with Christmas, other than one or two scenes at the beginning and end. I'm not familiar with the Fortune family--apparently they have their own saga and string of novels--and I don't really care to read any more about them. Unless you're a fan of their stories, I wouldn't bother paying good money for this book. (I got it from the library.)

2 out of 5 stars Only worth it if you're collecting the "Fortune" series - otherwise doesn't work as a stand-alone.......2006-10-26

I bought this book because it's a Christmas romance anthology. I hoped that it would work as a stand-alone (since I haven't read any of the other "Fortune" books) but it didn't. Each story was so boring that I never finished any of them.

Lisa Jackson's ANGEL BABY was very dissapointing, especially since I know what this author is capable of. The problem seems to be that she is unable to properly express her talent in this squashed format (less than 120 pages). I didn't feel any chemistry between the two characters. I felt more like they were together for convenience, or because they happened to be thrown together so much, not because of any true, lasting feelings. The author didn't show what really made the characters tick, so I could never really get a handle on why they should be together, forsaking all others. Also, the heroine was a bit of complaining child at times. Two stars.

Barbara Boswell's A HOME FOR CHRISTMAS was just plain boring, in my opinion. The premise is that a secretary and her boss fall in love. The problem was, in trying to show their day-in, day-out routine, I got bored as hell. I felt like I was doing the 9-to-5 grind with them while reading this story. A romance should provide an entertaining escape from the world, not make the reader feel those same stresses all over again. As if we don't get enough of this stuff in real life! Two stars.

Linda Turner's THE CHRISTMAS CHILD was the best effort of the book, but still not phenomenal. The author's portrayal of a mother's pain when her child is abducted was very real and keenly felt by this reader. Again, the compacted format really caused the story to suffer. I felt that the story would have benefited greatly if the author had been given enough room to work. As it was, the romance portion of it wasn't as compelling as the suspense aspect of it. And I didn't really feel that this story fit in with the other ones in this book (or the Fortune series). Given that each of these three stories starts off the same way (and yes, that got pretty tedious) with Kate Fortune giving each of her grand-nephews a business or property. Each hero has to make his "gift" profitable within a year, otherwise, he will lose ownership at the end of the year.

However, Hunter Fortune, hero of THE CHRISTMAS CHILD, rushes away from his business to help find the heroine's daughter, leaving his business to go down the toilet while he's away. So how does that work within the "Kate Fortune bequeaths special gifts that lead to true love for each grandnephew" theme? But in THE CHRISTMAS CHILD, Hunter's gift from Kate has nothing to do with him finding his true love. It felt like this story just didn't fit with the others, which was rather annoying. And after the suspense part of this novella was over, the story lost momentum. I found I no longer cared whether the hero and heroine got together or not. Three stars, as it started off really well.

There are better Christmas romance anthologies out there. Unless you're determined to complete the "Fortune" series, I would recommend that you pass on A FORTUNE CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent story about a TBI survivor in the romance genre........1999-03-13

Hooray for Barbara Boswell! In her short story "A Home For Christmas," in the A FORTUNE'S CHILDREN CHRISTMAS anthology, she completes Joanna Chandler's story of survival after a traumatic accident begun in STAND-IN BRIDE. In a "A Home For Christmas," Joanna finds herself hired as an executive assistant to a reluctanct Ryder Fortune. Joanna's foibles such as her hyperactivity, short attention span, and short term memory deficits (all consequences of the accident that left her brain-injured) drive Ryder crazy, but her warm personality, understanding ear, and sense of humor endear her to him, so that he falls in love with her and she with him. What makes this story wonderful and very rare is that Joanna is clearly a survivor, never a victim of her disabilities. In fact, the word "disabled" is never even printed in the story. Barbara Boswell skillfully interweaves the effects of Joanna's accident into the plot line, so that Ryder's acceptance of Joanna's shortcomings is integral to the resolution of their romance.
Mrs. Claus Doesn't Climb Telephone Poles (The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids, Holiday Special)
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5 out of 5 stars Loved it!.......2005-11-17

This was such a fun book! I bought it for my daughter when she was 9 yr old. It's a very funny book. Bsk Holiday Special has fun activities like word puzzles in the middle. If this the first time or the you have read Bailey School Kids books before you will love Bsk Holiday Special (The Adventures Of The Bailey School Kids)by Debbie Dadey.

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    Canadian Living's Family Cookbook : Hundreds of Recipes for Great Food and Special Times with Family and Friends (A Canadian Living/Quantum Book)

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    The most comprehensive Canadian Living cookbook to date! Featuring all new recipes for Christmas, Halloween, all Holiday Parties, birthdays, and other occasions throughout the year. Over 200 recipes for everyday meals and also for special occasions. Easy entertaining ideas and seasonal menus. Dozens of tips and shortcuts for fuss-free weekday dinners. Delicious desserts for every sweet tooth in the family. Easily substitute Splenda or sugar substitute to make desserts Atkins-friendly, easily make many recipes low-card & low-fat. Satisfying make-ahead dishes. Traditional family favorites. Also includes ideas for: St. Patrick's Day, Valentines Day, Family Reunions, Weddings, Thanksgiving, Hannukah, Easter, New Years, much more! Limited edition book, only one print run and made available only to Canadian Living elite members.

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