Synopses & Reviews
Christmas Keepsakes: Two of Donna VanLieres most cherished holiday novels are inspirational stories about hope existing in the darkest places, teaching us that love is always the greatest gift of all…The Christmas ShoesEight-year-old Nathan is losing his beloved mother to cancer. His family is living a simple yet full life, struggling to hold on to every moment that they have together. Robert is a successful attorney who has everything—but has lost sight of what truly matters. When their paths cross on Christmas Eve, Robert is shopping for a family he hardly knows, and Nathan is shopping for the mother he is soon to lose. Through their meeting they will learn that the smallest things can make all the difference.
"Has precious gifts for all of us."—The Washington Times
The Christmas Blessing Nathan is now a medical student in his third year, and he realizes that there are still things to be learned about faith, blessings, and sacrifice. Lessons he will learn from Meghan Sullivan—a young woman born with a hole in her heart that has not kept her from becoming a champion runner. And lessons learned from a young boy named Charlie, who teaches him how to live with true courage. Together, they will help guide Nathan through one of the most challenging times of his life…"A story of tragedy and, of course, ultimate triumph."—New York Daily News
Review
Praise for The Christmas Shoes:
"A heartwarming story." —Publishers Weekly
"Heart-tugging...an inspiring Christmas story." —BookPage
"Has precious gifts for all of us." —The Washington Times
Praise for The Christmas Blessing:
"Sweet and emotional...A perfect holiday gift."--BookReporter.com
"A story of tragedy and, of course, ultimate triumph." --New York Daily News
Review
Praise for The Christmas Shoes:
"A heartwarming story." —Publishers Weekly
"Heart-tugging...an inspiring Christmas story." —BookPage
"Has precious gifts for all of us." —The Washington Times
Praise for The Christmas Blessing:
"Sweet and emotional...A perfect holiday gift."--BookReporter.com
"A story of tragedy and, of course, ultimate triumph." --New York Daily News
Synopsis
In The Christmas Shoes, a chance encounter between two strangers alters their lives forever. Eight-year-old Nathan is losing his beloved mother to cancer. His family is living a simple yet full life, struggling to hold on to every moment that they have together. Robert is a successful attorney who has everything-but has lost sight of what truly matters. When their paths cross on Christmas Eve, Robert is shopping for a family he hardly knows, and Nathan is shopping for the mother he is soon to lose. Through their meeting they will learn that the smallest things can make all the difference.
In The Christmas Blessing, Nathan is now a medical student in his third year, and he realizes that there are still things to be learned about faith, blessings, and sacrifice. Lessons he will learn from Meghan Sullivan-a young woman born with a hole in her heart that has not kept her from becoming a champion runner. And lessons learned from a young boy named Charlie, who teaches him how to live a life of true courage. Together, they will help guide Nathan through the darkest period in his life.
The Christmas Shoes and The Christmas Blessing, two of Donna VanLiere's most cherished bestselling novels, are inspirational stories about hope existing in the darkest places, teaching us that love is always the greatest gift of all.
Synopsis
Just in time for the holidays comes a beautifully repackaged bind-up of two of Donna VanLiere's most cherished bestselling novels
In The Christmas Shoes, young Nathan Andrews was a child who lost his mother to cancer. Now his deepest wish is to become a doctor. When a stranger named Robert gave him the money to buy his mother a pair of shoes for her last Christmas, both Robert and Nathan learned the deepest lessons of love and giving. In The Christmas Blessing, Nathan is now a medical student in his third year. He realizes there are still things to be learned about faith, blessings, and sacrifice. Lessons he will learn from Meghan Sullivan-a young woman born with a hole in her heart that has not kept her from becoming a champion runner. And lessons learned from a young boy named Charlie, who teaches how to live a life of true courage. Together, they will help guide Nathan through the darkest period in his life. The Christmas Shoes and The Christmas Blessing are inspirational stories about hope existing in the darkest places, teaching us that love is always the greatest gift of all.
About the Author
Donna VanLiere is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Good Dream¸ Finding Grace, The Angels of Morgan Hill, and seven Christmas books, including the perennial favorites The Christmas Shoes and The Christmas Hope (all titles available in various editions from St. Martins Press). She travels as a speaker and lives in Franklin, Tennessee, with her husband and three children.