The Christmas Shoes (Christmas Hope Series #1) | 
 enlarge | Author: Donna Vanliere
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Category: Book
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Rating:  63 reviews
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 144
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 7.2 x 5.1 x 0.5
ISBN: 0312289510
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN: 9780312289515
Publication Date: November 9, 2001
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Sometimes, the things that can change your life will cross your path in one instant-and then, in a fleeting moment, they're gone. But if you open your eyes, and watch carefully, you will believe....Robert is a successful attorney who has everything in life-and nothing at all. Focused on professional achievement and material rewards, Robert is on the brink of losing his marriage. He has lost sight of his wife, Kate, their two daughters, and ultimately himself. Eight year old Nathan has a beloved mother, Maggie, whom he is losing to cancer. But Nathan and his family are building a simple yet full life, and struggling to hold onto every moment they have together. A chance meeting on Christmas Even brings Robert and Nathan together-he is shopping for a family he hardly knows and Nathan is shopping for a mother he is soon to lose. In this one encounter, their lives are forever altered as Robert learns an important lesson: sometimes the smallest things can make all the difference. The Christmas Shoes is a universal story of the deeper meaning of serendipity, a tale of our shared humanity, and of how a power greater than ourselves can shape, and even save, our lives.
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 Precious inspiring story! November 21, 2008
SIH (Birmingham, AL United States)
What a precious book! If you're someone who still believes in miracles, you should love this book. I mean real miracles - ones that can change the course of a person's life forever. It's a precious story that will find you crying, laughing and anything in between. I love the way the author views death - a take-away from the book for myself. At any rate, I would recommend that anyone read this inspiring work of fiction that will, without a doubt, warm your heart.
An Emotional Experience November 18, 2008
"Buukluvr" (Willow Spring,NC USA)
This book by Ms. Donna Van Liere is one in a million. I heard the song before I ever read the book. The song itself was an emotional one. However, I never knew the TRUE meaning of being a parent until I read that book. I read this book and it changed me, just as the character Robert Layton, was changed,as well as the character, Maggie~she showed me that life is short and can be taken from anyone at anytime and you need to truly cherish the times with those you love. I recommend this book to all those who need an uplifting and life changing experience. She is a talented author. She helped to see that I need to give MORE of MYSELF to my children and family. Thank you, Ms. Van Liere, for a truly wonderful book!!!!
Great Book For Anyone November 17, 2008
Andrew Kircher (Minneapolis, MN)
This book is heartwarming and great read for anyone of any age. It would be a wonderful choice to read to a Sunday School class or to your children.
 Christmas Shoes have a few holes November 17, 2008
Linda Fisher (Missouri)
I can't resist the glittering, shiny covers of the Christmas Books at my bookstore. Each year I buy a few and this year I bought The Christmas Shoes. The book is an easy read and is suitable for young people. The story is a classic story and predictable.
As an author, I found the point of view changes annoying. At one time, Robert magically knows what's going on after he leaves his mother's house. How is that possible? I counted three cliches on one page.
Still, the story is touching and I shed a few tears. It's worth reading just as a reminder of the important things in life.
 A touching Christmas story June 30, 2008
J. F. McGinnis (Spring Hill, TN)
Get a box of tissues out, and expect to use the whole thing. This is such a sweet story. It's a very simple book. Perfect for a couple of evenings with a cup of hot chocolate in front of your Christmas tree. The book tells the story of two different families and the lessons they learn through tragedy and forgiveness. A great reminder of what Christmas is all about.
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