Synopses & Reviews
“I wrote these letters so that long after I’m gone, you’ll know that I loved you, had great hopes for you, and wanted to give you my best advice on living in this tough world. If I can’t be there with you, I hope my letters will act as a sort of reminder of me—as if I’m standing there beside you, whispering in your ear, and putting my arm around your shoulder.” Mike Huckabee has worn many hats throughout his life: pastor, politician, governor, presidential candidate, talk show host, rock bassist, pundit, husband, and father. But since his first grandchild was born, he’s found that the role of grandfather is more satisfying than just about any of the others. Huckabee wanted to give something to his grandson, Chandler, that would last forever. He began drafting a series of letters to Chandler recounting heartwarming stories from his past and the bittersweet lessons learned along the way. With the birth of his granddaughter, Scarlett, just a year later, Huckabee was further inspired to convey his love and wisdom.
Dear Chandler, Dear Scarlett touches on the timeless topics of faith, love, family, overcoming adversity, and staying true to your values in the face of failure and temptation. For instance, Huckabee tells how being forced to pick up pecans from the trees in his yard taught him the value of hard work. (“We were told that if we wanted to eat that night and sleep in a bed instead of in the yard, we’d pick up the pecans.”) Years later he learned the real meaning of love after watching a friend care for his dying wife who could no longer recognize him. (“He loved her not because he enjoyed it or found pleasure in it, but because he had promised that he would never leave her until death parted them. And here he was, keeping that promise, faithful to the end.”) Like his bestseller
A Simple Christmas, Dear Chandler, Dear Scarlett isn’t about politics. It’s a deeply personal, heartfelt, inspirational book that can be enjoyed by anyone. As Huckabee writes: “Although my advice comes from my personal experience and I’m writing with my grandkids in mind, I hope any parent, grandparent, child, or grandchild can take away something valuable from these letters. I’ll try not to be too obnoxious, but don’t worry, if you ever sit next to me on a plane, I’ll still be happy to show you all the photos of Chandler and Scarlett I have on my phone.”
Review
“Mike Huckabee has written a book that touches all the bases, from hilarity to profundity. I loved it and so will you.”
—BOB BARKER “As grandparents, we want to leave something behind to our grandchildren, ensuring that our memory lives on. Governor Huckabees book is a perfect example of what we will do in order to preserve our legacy so that future generations will continue to feel our presence.”
—NEIL SEDAKA “It is so very important to always have ones eye on the young—to nurture them and rear them in the most loving and intelligent of ways. Mr. Huckabee understands this and acts accordingly. He does it with grace and with wisdom. Thank you, sir.”
—ROBERT DUVALL “Chandler and Scarlett are lucky to have a grandfather as thoughtful and caring as Mike Huckabee. This series of heartfelt and deeply personal letters speaks not only to his grandchildren but also delivers a universal message of hope and love—life lessons that any parent or grandparent would want to pass on.”
—JOAN LUNDEN “
Dear Chandler, Dear Scarlett is refreshing and uplifting—with simple and rare life lessons that we can all learn something from. Mike Huckabee is full of class and humbly shows it off in this book!”
—JOSH TURNER “As a grandfather of eleven, I clearly understand Governor Huckabees great expectations for his grandchildren. These love letters will inspire every reader to love not just in word but in deed. You will see how to communicate love, offer wisdom, and enjoy special time with your grandchildren, while helping to protect their future.” —JAMES ROBISON
Review
andnbsp;andldquo;There is no doubt readers will readily relate to the emphasis and stories included because they are so down to earth and similar to many peopleandrsquo;s Christmas experiencesandhellip;It is an easy but very enjoyable read.andrdquo;andmdash;Ed Spann, former dean, Dallas Baptist University
Review
andnbsp;andldquo;There is no doubt readers will readily relate to the emphasis and stories included because they are so down to earth and similar to many peopleandrsquo;s Christmas experiencesandhellip;It is an easy but very enjoyable read.andrdquo;andmdash;Ed Spann, former dean, Dallas Baptist University
Synopsis
Huckabee--former presidential candidate, governor, pastor, and bestselling author--returns with this inspirational collection in which he shares 12 true and heartwarming stories from his past that help recall the real meaning of Christmas.
Synopsis
The New York Times bestseller by the former governor and presidential candidate-an instant classic, reissued for 2010. Christmas has become synonymous with shopping, overindulging, and stress. But according to Mike Huckabee, that was never God's intention. Going back to the Nativity, Christmas is supposed to be about simple things: faith, love, family, and hope. The hard part, in today's crazy world, is remembering that those simple things are the most precious.
Huckabee recounts twelve Christmas memories that range from his childhood in Arkansas to his years as a young husband and father to his time as a governor and then a presidential candidate. These true stories will help you smile, take a deep breath, and maybe slow down your own holiday treadmill.
For instance, as kids, Mike and his sister would sneak open their gifts before Christmas, play with them, then rewrap them so their parents wouldn't notice. The plan worked great until one Christmas when young Mike unwrapped a brand-new football...that was covered in mud. That led to a powerful lesson about patience and a reminder that the best Christmases are the simple ones.
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Mike Huckabee-the former presidential candidate, governor, and pastor, and current talk show host and bestselling author-returns with the perfect gift book. He shares twelve true and heartwarming stories from his past that help recall the real meaning of Christmas.
Synopsis
andldquo;Every Christmas, I still think about that guitar and the sacrifice it represented. And I hope I donandrsquo;t forget to think about the greatest sacrifice of all, Godandrsquo;s gift of Himself.andrdquo; and#160;Christmas has become synonymous with shopping, overindulging, competition, and stress. But according to Mike Huckabee (who was a pastor before getting into politics), that was never Godandrsquo;s intention. Going back to the Nativity, Christmas is supposed to be about simple things: faith, love, family, and hope. The hard part, in todayandrsquo;s crazy world, is remembering that those simple things are the most precious of all.and#160;Now Huckabee recounts twelve Christmas memoriesandmdash;often funny, sometimes deeply movingandmdash;that range from his childhood in Arkansas to his years as a young husband and father to his time as a governor and then a presidential candidate. These true stories will help you smile, take a deep breath, and maybe slow down your own holiday treadmill.If youandrsquo;re looking for a little clarity, sanity, and inspiration at this insane time of year, youandrsquo;re sure to enjoy
A Simple Christmas.
Synopsis
andldquo;Every Christmas, I still think about that guitar and the sacrifice it represented. And I hope I donandrsquo;t forget to think about the greatest sacrifice of all, Godandrsquo;s gift of Himself.andrdquo; and#160;Christmas has become synonymous with shopping, overindulging, competition, and stress. But according to Mike Huckabee (who was a pastor before getting into politics), that was never Godandrsquo;s intention. Going back to the Nativity, Christmas is supposed to be about simple things: faith, love, family, and hope. The hard part, in todayandrsquo;s crazy world, is remembering that those simple things are the most precious of all.and#160;Now Huckabee recounts twelve Christmas memoriesandmdash;often funny, sometimes deeply movingandmdash;that range from his childhood in Arkansas to his years as a young husband and father to his time as a governor and then a presidential candidate. These true stories will help you smile, take a deep breath, and maybe slow down your own holiday treadmill.If youandrsquo;re looking for a little clarity, sanity, and inspiration at this insane time of year, youandrsquo;re sure to enjoy
A Simple Christmas.
Synopsis
andldquo;Every Christmas, I still think about that guitar and the sacrifice it represented. And I hope I donandrsquo;t forget to think about the greatest sacrifice of all, Godandrsquo;s gift of Himself.andrdquo; and#160;Christmas has become synonymous with shopping, overindulging, competition, and stress. But according to Mike Huckabee (who was a pastor before getting into politics), that was never Godandrsquo;s intention. Going back to the Nativity, Christmas is supposed to be about simple things: faith, love, family, and hope. The hard part, in todayandrsquo;s crazy world, is remembering that those simple things are the most precious of all.and#160;Now Huckabee recounts twelve Christmas memoriesandmdash;often funny, sometimes deeply movingandmdash;that range from his childhood in Arkansas to his years as a young husband and father to his time as a governor and then a presidential candidate. These true stories will help you smile, take a deep breath, and maybe slow down your own holiday treadmill.If youandrsquo;re looking for a little clarity, sanity, and inspiration at this insane time of year, youandrsquo;re sure to enjoy
A Simple Christmas.
Synopsis
“I wrote these letters so that long after I’m gone, you’ll know that I loved you, had great hopes for you, and wanted to give you my best advice on living in this tough world. If I can’t be there with you, I hope my letters will act as a sort of reminder of me—as if I’m standing there beside you, whispering in your ear, and putting my arm around your shoulder.” Mike Huckabee has worn many hats throughout his life: pastor, politician, governor, presidential candidate, talk show host, rock bassist, pundit, husband, and father. But since his first grandchild was born, he’s found that the role of grandfather is more satisfying than just about any of the others. Huckabee wanted to give something to his grandson, Chandler, that would last forever. He began drafting a series of letters to Chandler recounting heartwarming stories from his past and the bittersweet lessons learned along the way. With the birth of his granddaughter, Scarlett, just a year later, Huckabee was further inspired to convey his love and wisdom.
Dear Chandler, Dear Scarlett touches on the timeless topics of faith, love, family, overcoming adversity, and staying true to your values in the face of failure and temptation. For instance, Huckabee tells how being forced to pick up pecans from the trees in his yard taught him the value of hard work. (“We were told that if we wanted to eat that night and sleep in a bed instead of in the yard, we’d pick up the pecans.”) Years later he learned the real meaning of love after watching a friend care for his dying wife who could no longer recognize him. (“He loved her not because he enjoyed it or found pleasure in it, but because he had promised that he would never leave her until death parted them. And here he was, keeping that promise, faithful to the end.”) Like his bestseller
A Simple Christmas, Dear Chandler, Dear Scarlett isn’t about politics. It’s a deeply personal, heartfelt, inspirational book that can be enjoyed by anyone. As Huckabee writes: “Although my advice comes from my personal experience and I’m writing with my grandkids in mind, I hope any parent, grandparent, child, or grandchild can take away something valuable from these letters. I’ll try not to be too obnoxious, but don’t worry, if you ever sit next to me on a plane, I’ll still be happy to show you all the photos of Chandler and Scarlett I have on my phone.”
About the Author
Mike Huckabee grew up in Hope, Arkansas, and got his first job as a radio newsreader at age fourteen. Before his political career he was a pastor in local churches and a denominational leader. He served as lieutenant governor of Arkansas from 1993 to 1996 and as governor from 1996 to 2007. During the 2008 Republican presidential primaries, his underdog campaign captured eight states, including the hotly contested Iowa caucuses.
Today he's the host of the very popular talk show Huckabee on Fox News Channel (where he plays bass guitar with the house band) and The Huckabee Report on Citadel Broadcasting. He's also the chairman of HuckPAC, a grassroots conservative organization. His books include the New York Times bestseller Do the Right Thing and Quit Digging Your Grave with a Knife and Fork, about his dramatic weight loss. He and his wife, Janet, have three grown children.
Visit www.MikeHuckabee.com