Synopses & Reviews
Since andlt;Iandgt;The Christmas Box andlt;/Iandgt;was first published, more than eight million people around the world have been touched by its magic. It is a holiday classic that is as beloved in our time as andlt;Iandgt;A Christmas Carol andlt;/Iandgt;was in Dickensand#8217;s. andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;This special 20th Anniversary Edition contains a new Introduction by the author, explaining how this personal tribute to his children, intended for just a few family members and friends, became a worldwide phenomenon that brings inspiration and healing to everyone who reads it. As he reiterates his intention to remind families of the preciousness of their love for each other, Evans explains how andlt;Iandgt;The Christmas Box andlt;/Iandgt;has also helped children who have no families find love and hope. The miracle of andlt;Iandgt;The Christmas Box andlt;/Iandgt;springs from its timeless message that knows no season. andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;*** andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Iandgt;This was the meaning of the Christmas Box, that someday I would turn around and my little girl would be gone . . .andlt;/Iandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;How quickly the time has passed. Today those two little girls for whom I wrote andlt;Iandgt;The Christmas Box andlt;/Iandgt;are adults. What hasnand#8217;t changed is the relevance of my little story. Now, just as it was a thousand years ago and will be a thousand years from now, parents still look at their children and feel their hearts breaking a little, knowing that the only promise of childhood is that someday it will be gone. It is my deepest hope that, for centuries to come, the message of andlt;Iandgt;The Christmas Box andlt;/Iandgt;will endure as a reminder of the sanctity and holiness of a parentand#8217;s love. God Bless and Merry Christmas. andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;and#8212;From the Introduction to the 20th Anniversary Edition
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Mary Higgins Clark The true miracle of The Christmas Box is in the thousands of spirits it has lifted and the hearts it has healed.
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Synopsis
A special anniversary edition of the unforgettable Christmas classic that has touched the hearts of millions of readers: "the most popular holiday tale since Tiny Tim" (Newsweek).
Since The Christmas Box was first published, more than eight million people around the world have been touched by its magic. It is a holiday classic that is as beloved in our time as A Christmas Carol was in Dickens's.
This special 20th Anniversary Edition contains a new Introduction by the author, explaining how this personal tribute to his children, intended for just a few family members and friends, became a worldwide phenomenon that brings inspiration and healing to everyone who reads it. As he reiterates his intention to remind families of the preciousness of their love for each other, Evans explains how The Christmas Box has also helped children who have no families find love and hope. The miracle of The Christmas Box springs from its timeless message that knows no season.
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This was the meaning of the Christmas Box, that someday I would turn around and my little girl would be gone . . .
How quickly the time has passed. Today those two little girls for whom I wrote The Christmas Box are adults. What hasn't changed is the relevance of my little story. Now, just as it was a thousand years ago and will be a thousand years from now, parents still look at their children and feel their hearts breaking a little, knowing that the only promise of childhood is that someday it will be gone. It is my deepest hope that, for centuries to come, the message of The Christmas Box will endure as a reminder of the sanctity and holiness of a parent's love. God Bless and Merry Christmas.
--From the Introduction to the 20th Anniversary Edition
Synopsis
A special anniversary edition of the unforgettable Christmas classic that has touched the hearts of millions of readers: “the most popular holiday tale since Tiny Tim” (Newsweek).The Christmas Box, the touching story of a widow and the young family who moves in with her, was written in 1992 by Richard Paul Evans, then an unknown writer, who wrote the novella for his two young daughters, Jenna and Allyson. He completed it in less than six weeks and made twenty copies to give to friends and family as Christmas gifts. In the following weeks those twenty copies were passed from family member to family member, and from friend to friend. That heartwarming book—The Christmas Box—went on to become an international bestselling phenomenon, bringing hope and healing to everyone who reads it. Now, with more than 8 million copies in print in twenty-four languages, The Christmas Box 20th Anniversary Edition will introduce this holiday classic to a new generation of readers searching to connect with the meaning of the season.
About the Author
Richard Paul Evans is the #1 bestselling author of andlt;iandgt;The Christmas Boxandlt;/iandgt;. Each of his more than twenty-five novels has been a andlt;iandgt;New York Times andlt;/iandgt;bestseller. There are more than twenty million copies of his books in print worldwide, translated into more than twenty-four languages. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including the American Mothers Book Award, the andlt;iandgt;Romantic Timesandlt;/iandgt; Best Womenandrsquo;s Novel of the Year Award, the German Audience Gold Award for Romance, two Religion Communicators Council Wilbur Awards, the andlt;iandgt;Washington Timesandlt;/iandgt; Humanitarian of the Century Award and the Volunteers of America National Empathy Award. He lives in Salt Lake City, Utah, with his wife, Keri, and their five children. You can learn more about Richard on Facebook at andnbsp;Facebook.com/RPEFans, or visit his website, RichardPaulEvans.com.