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GIDEON'S GIFT
One long-ago Christmas, Earl Gibson lost the two things most precious to him: his wife and daughter. Angry and heartbroken, he ended up living on the streets and abandoned any belief he'd once had in God.
Ten years later Big Earl meets Gideon, an eight-year-old leukaemia patient who believes with all her heart that "Christmas means never having to ask God how much he loves us." Gideon is determined to reach this lonely and hurting man who hates Christmas -- and he is just as determined to reach this lonely and hurting man who hates Christmas -- and he is just as determined to rebuff her.
It will take a miracle for Earl to come to understand the true meaning of Christmas. But if he can accept what Gideon wants to give him, he might find that he can return the favour with a precious gift of his own.
In Gideon's Gift, Karen Kingsbury reminds us that Christmas is still a time of miraculous possibilities if only we reach out to those around us.
My Review:
published in 2002
My thanks to Tracey for pointing me in the direction this priceless gem.
Phew! Have a box of tissues handy before you start reading because 'Gideon's Gift' is tear inducing. I still have a lump in my throat. It start's out in darkness and despair which is slowly vanquished through the simple faith of one little girl. And an act of kindness that has an unforeseen, far-reaching ripple effect that echos on for years to come.
The shiver-with-delight kind of read that brings the heart of Christmas to the forefront. This short little novella packs an emotional wallop. Gentle and heart-stirring and so very, very hopeful.
Goal Update: #7 Start new-to-me series
GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:
This giveaway is for a paperback or ebook copy -- winner's choice.
If you would like a chance to win a copy of one of the Gideon's Gift, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you add an email to your comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday November 12 2022 . Offer open to International Readers.
If you would like a chance to win a copy of one of the Gideon's Gift, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you add an email to your comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday November 12 2022 . Offer open to International Readers.
I read this from the library the year it came out. Sounds like I need to read again. leliamae54(at)aol(dot)com
ReplyDeleteThis came out way before I knew there was such a thing as Christian Fiction. Good luck, Lucy!
DeleteI was reading Christian fiction in the 70’s
DeleteWhoa, you're an old-timer...when it comes to the genre I mean!!!! :-)
DeleteI love a good christmas story!
ReplyDeletepattymh2000(at)yahoo(dot)com
You'll love this one then. Good luck, Patty!
DeleteAw, so glad you enjoyed it! All four in this series are like that, so good and will hit you in the feels!
ReplyDeleteThanks again for the recommend. My library has the other three as well. Woot!
DeleteNot sure how I have missed "GIDEON'S GIFT", but it sounds like a fabulous read. Definitely one that I would enjoy reading.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the chance to win a copy!
2clowns at arkansas dot net
Isn't if fun to find these bookish gems from the past? Good luck, Kay!
DeleteSounds like a touching read, Kav. Perfect for the holidays. Count me in, please! :)
ReplyDeleteckbarker at gmail dot com
Exactly right! Good luck, Cheryl!
DeleteHaven't read this one by her. cheetahthecat1982ATgmailDOTcom
ReplyDeleteGood luck, Kim!
DeleteOh my goodness! Christmas and Karen Kingsbury?? Winner! 🥰
ReplyDeletedmandres5 at gmail dot com
Yes!!!! She has the knack for telling a compelling Christmas story. Good luck, Melissa!
DeleteSounds like the perfect Christmas story to curl up on the couch with!
ReplyDeletepbclark(at)netins(dot)net
With your Christmas lights twinkling and your fire crackling. :-) Good luck, rubynreba!
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