A Christmas Wedding [Paperback]

Andrew M. Greeley (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Tor Forge (2000)
• ASIN: B000I83F0Q
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,441,131 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Crazy OMalleys are Back, June 9, 2001

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Jill Clardy "So many books, so little time...." (Redwood City, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Christmas Wedding (O'Malley Novels (Forge Hardcover)) (Hardcover)

I want to be adopted by the Catholic Chicago O'Malley's - a big warm-hearted, supportive, forgiving family. Charles Cronin O'Malley is called "Chucky Ducky" by Rosemary, the love of his life, and they were practically raised in the same house, following the death of her mother. She is his best buddy and confidante, and their marriage seems inevitable to everyone around them, except Chucky himself. When he finally realizes how important Rosemary is to him, he is swept along into the planning for a Christmas wedding when they are still in college, but he continues to doubt the wisdom of the marriage right up until they enter the church. Rosemary, normally gregarious and optimistic, is sometimes haunted by memories from her past, and falls into bouts of despair and drinking.

Just before the marriage, she admits to Chuck that her father sometimes molested and raped her, and her mother did nothing to defend her. Chuck thinks he can cure her by loving her and providing the stability and warmth that she never received as a child. She is Chuck's confidante, coach and agent, and encourages his photographic career. He eventually becomes a famous, world-traveling photographer, but there are many stormy, tense periods during their marriage, and they gradually drift apart.

Set in the early 1950's throughout the 1960's, the book gives a fascinating and probably accurate picture of the choices facing women in terms of career, family-planning and their place in society. The ending also sets you up for the sequel, and I'm looking forward to hearing more from the O'Malley clan.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Christmas Wedding, June 28, 2004

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Hannah Kelly (Evansville, IN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Christmas Wedding (O'Malley Novels (Forge Paperback)) (Mass Market Paperback)

Second Springtime was my first initian into Greeley's novels and the Saga of Chucky O'Malley. Thus, I was inticed to return to the beginning of the Saga with Younger Than Springtime. I couldn't wait to read Christmas Wedding to find out what happened between Chucky and Rosemarie. I personally think it is the best of the the Saga as it highlights the magnaminous character of the hero Chucky in taking on Rosemarie for his wife, an enormous risk with explosive reactions. I think this book of Greeley's illustrates the true committment in a loving relationship for "better or for worse" in the truest sense of the vows. Once a couple really live this commitment they can then enjoy the fruits of a true lasting love that Greeley follows up in September Song. A definite read for those involved in a lasting relationship!

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Christmas Wedding, November 5, 2000

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"bmrizz" (Lakewood, NJ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Christmas Wedding (O'Malley Novels (Forge Hardcover)) (Hardcover)

I am a true fan of Mr Greeley, but this book left me very disappointed. I felt I was reading a mixture of past books with only their names changed.