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The Christmas Cross

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I started this book in the evening of Christmas Eve and finished it the minute I woke on the next morning. Never did I think a book could change my whole attitude. And on top of it all, my husband was listening to a Christian radio station and Max Lucado was reading this book on Christmas morning. My family huddled around the book and "read" along with the author. Now every year, I will be reading this book on Christmas Eve--hopefully out loud to anyone that will listen.

Max Lucado's books are wonderfully written, and beautifully illustrated. Each person I have shared this book with loved it also. An added bonus are the three envelopes you open as you read the story; it made it an interesting plus for all of us. This story centers on a man's journey at Christmas to find out why he received in the mail a photo of a church in Texas. As the mystery unfolds, you will find yourself getting caught up in the story, wanting to skip to the back of the book to find out how it will end. Hold out, don't skip to the last page, it will be worth reading it it from cover to cover! Whether or not you've ever read a Max Lucado book, this is one you'll want to purchase for your own library. I have bought several for gifts!

Very enjoyable "feel good" reading!

I got this book for Christmas last year from my Aunt and I read it that night... it was such and wonderful story it made me cry. This book really makes you think about how important it is to have family and friends around for Christmas and all through the year. The way the book is desinged and the little truesures that it holds makes you want to dive right in the story and it leaves you with a deep feeling of saddness and happiness. And when i have children i am planning on giving this book to them and to have it out every Christmas so that others can read is heart-warming story. Merry Christmas!

What a fun book! Peeking in the envelopes to see the hidden surprises took me back to my days of "pop-up" books. The moving story had a wonderful surprise ending. This book would make an excellent Christmas gift for almost any age.

This book is so great and sad. I'm not very emotional and I almost cried. It shows how any sin no matter how great it is can be forgiven by God because He loves us so much. I also recommend other Max Lucado books like Cosmic Christmas.

The prolific Max Lucado has written his most compelling and emotional Christmas story. Combined with full-color photos, in an interactive style (think "Griffin & Sabine", this story of Christmas tells of a man's search for lost family. In finding that family, he discovers a past that surprises him, and manages to return to the "true meaning of Christmas". An instant classic!

Am amazing story of love, forgiveness, and overcoming pain for a better future. A masterpiece by Lucado!

My original copy of this book disappeared, so I was delighted to obtain this version from Amazon. Even tho it does not seem to be identical with the one I had (my memory may be faulty), it does have the little pockets with items illustrating the story which I find so fascinating! And I defy anyone to read this story, even re-read it countless times, without being touched! Not only to the point of shedding tears, but to the point of receiving and extending God's blessing of forgiveness in and through their own personal lives. A lovely gift!

This is a wonderful and very moving book that would be a wonderful gift for anyone in your family or friends. I bought one for each of my children and their families to have for Christmas and for anytime they need to be thankful for their family.

This gorgeous little book presents a rich and heart-wracking story about a man in search of his past and identity. Jack Davenport is a successful journalist and struggling husband, trying to fulfill a holiday assignment while effectively fleeing a fight with his wife. After receiving a mysterious photograph in the mail, he heads to Texas for his work assignment and pays a visit to Clearwater, the little town from which the photograph was sent. In the midst of his trip, he finds the heart-breaking tale of two family tragedies, a Christian man rent by his past mistakes, the truth of redeeming love..and the revelation of his lost past.

In just 48 pages, amazing storyteller Max Lucado pens a beautifully haunting tale that left me marveling at its truth and power. This book is wonderfully made: not only is the story awesome, but it's accompanied with gorgeous photographs of the characters and envelopes with tokens of the tale hidden inside. I found myself sorry that the tale was over when I finished it! Buy this book; it's a treasure and you will never forget it.