A Christmas Present [Paperback]

Bill O'Shea (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 25, 2001

David Connors had it all - a promising career, a beautiful wife, and a loving family, until a tragic accident on the holiest night of the year - Christmas Eve - changes his life forever.

For David, Christmas is no longer a season of hope and good cheer. Instead it becomes one of grief and despair. Even three years later, it is a grief he can no longer live with. However...

An unexpected visit from St. Nicholas and the magical adventure that follows can change everything!

"A Christmas Present" is an imaginative, heartwarming tale of love, reconciliation, and the true meaning of Christmas. It is a tale that reminds us that miracles really can happen at Christmas!

Editorial Reviews

Review

(A Christmas Present) reaffirms the spirit of the true Christmas, the one that belongs in every day of life. Excellent. -- Amanda Killgore, The Romance Reader's Connection

A Christmas Present mixes elements of several Christmas stories and throws in some unique touches, including a time-traveling Santa. -- Amy Givens, Batavia Daily News, November 17, 2001

Mixes the suspense of "The Firm" with the magic of "Miracle on 34th Street"... perfect family reading for this holiday! -- Rusty Fischer, Author of The 25 Stories of Christmas and The 12 Tales of Christmas

From the Author

Often times, a writer needs to struggle for ideas and then wrestle the words into place. However, for this book, the opposite was true. "You were driven to write this book," my wife tells me and I believe she is right.

I felt compelled to tell the story of a man who rediscovers the true meaning of Christmas in a magical way and recalls the many gifts God has given him. It is my hope and belief that this book will do the same for you.

Enjoy... and Merry Christmas!

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Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Pembroke Press; First Edition edition (August 25, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970994605
• ISBN-13: 978-0970994608
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,010,810 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful present, June 8, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: A Christmas Present (Paperback)

A Christmas Present
Bill O'Shea
ISBN:0-9709946-0-5
LCCN: 2001117042
160 Pages
October 2001

O'Shea creates a heartwarming piece of literature that mimics the imaginative style of Dickens and Lewis. Similar to Lewis, O'Shea weaves the redemptive story of Christ through his story, adding depth and meaning to the traditional story of Scrooge.

The character of David Conners is developed into a man that is changed drastically, not once, but twice. Mr. Conners begins the story as a somewhat shallow man, his life based upon his wife's very existence. By the end of the book, miraculous happenings change him. He finds meaning to his life in the things that transcend time, rather than the quickly fading joys of the present.

The book's descriptive passages are delightful and allow the reader to experience the challenges of the protagonist. O'Shea's writing style creates a renewed view of time honored true ideas.

Five bows out of five
--Amy Renea Harrison, Gotta Write Book Reviewer
June 8, 2002

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Christmas Present - A touching story for all, September 12, 2001

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Cris Ludemann (Lockport, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Christmas Present (Paperback)

"A Christmas Present" is a story that touches on the natural emotions of family, love and holiday cheer. It reaffirms our belief in faith to help us through life's tragedies. A truly well written story that can be enjoyed no matter what time of the year.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "A Christmas Present" is a real gift!, September 9, 2001

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Kathe (Hadley, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Christmas Present (Paperback)

"A Christmas Present" is a wonderful, heart warming story. It reminds us that although life sometimes has great sorrow, God loves us and will get us through if we keep our hearts open. The author gave such a terrific explantion of how St. Nicholas (with a little help from "the Boss"!) makes his Christmas Eve journey that children of all ages will believe in Santa again! "A Christmas Present" will be my Christmas present to my loved ones!