Follow the Star [Hardcover]

T. D. Jakes (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 23, 2003

Christmas is a special time of year. Families gather for fancy feasts and presents are exchanged. But the true meaning of the holiday does not come wrapped in brightly colored paper and bows. The real gift of Christmas is the birth of Jesus; the celebration is honoring this miracle with those whom we love.

In Follow the Star, Bishop T. D. Jakes shares the Christmas stories that touched his heart and shaped his life. He colorfully recounts childhood memories and deeply personal experiences that illuminate the significance of the season: family stories about the worst of times, when they found the spirit of Christmas despite poverty and hardship; stories about the best of times, and the need to slow down and appreciate the real gifts of fellowship, love-and God. Bishop Jakes also includes biblical stories that magnify the relevance of this blessed day, and with his unique insight, he lights the way to a deeper understanding of what Christmas is all about.

Inspiring, heartwarming, and joyful, Follow the Star will be a treasured collection of wisdom and warmth this Christmas and for years to come.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Spend time with the people you love; remember that Jesus is the real reason for the holiday; don't lose sight of the important things in the holiday rush. These are familiar Christmas lessons, but Bishop Jakes's charismatic style infuses them with new freshness in this endearing book of personal remembrances of the Christmas season. Quite a stretch from Jakes's usual fare (Woman, Thou Art Loosed; God's Leading Lady), this volume aims to pull the essence out of the Bible's Christmas story, connecting the significance of the star that led the wise men to the infant Savior, to the greater Star, Jesus Christ. "Without Him, the paths we travel on during our years here are rocky and slippery, our days are dark and empty," Jakes writes. "He is not only the one we worship; He is the one we follow." Jakes uses the ongoing theme of following Jesus to encourage his readers to dream big dreams, to have the patience to see them realized in God's timing and to retain hope no matter how tough the circumstances. Such uplifting moral lessons are made even more pleasant by the author's inclusion of personal holiday anecdotes. He mentions his pleasure in cooking up tasty Christmas treats, for example, and his dread of climbing onto the roof to take down lights once December 25th has passed. Warm, touching and comical at the same time, this charming book will be a cheerful addition to the shelf during the holidays, with meaningful principles that apply all year long.
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Review

This thoughtful book is the perfect way to relax and remember the reason for the season. -- Bookpage, December 2003

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Putnam Adult (October 23, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0399151338
• ISBN-13: 978-0399151330
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 5.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,914,796 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

T. D. Jakes is the CEO of TDJ Enterprises, LLP; founder and senior pastor of The Potter's House of Dallas, Inc., which has over 30,000 members; and the author of the New York Times bestselling Making Great Decisions and Reposition Yourself. Time magazine and CNN referred to him as "America's Best Preacher." His TV show, The Potter's Touch, reaches 67 million households per month. He has been the host of national radio and television broadcasts and is regularly featured on the highly rated Dr. Phil show. He lives in Dallas, Texas with his wife, five children, and two grandchildren.

Visit T. D. Jakes online at www.tdjakes.com.

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars coolist bookever, January 9, 2007

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Follow the Star (Hardcover)

Fallow the stars is the most happy and sadiest book ive ever read.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars These stories changed my life, too!, December 19, 2003

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tanya olney (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Follow the Star (Hardcover)

Simply put, you will not be the same after you've read this book. Every story warms the heart and gives you more hope. Besides the stories in this book, I'd like to recommend another story that changed my life and could possibly change yours as well: Christmas Gifts, Christmas Voices, by John Allen. Read my review Amazon.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars VERY, VERY NICE--BUT---, October 28, 2010

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LENNY "LENNY" (CONNECTICUT) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Follow the Star: Christmas Stories That Changed My Life (Paperback)

A VERY, VERY NICE READ---BUT---TOO RELIGIOUS FOR MY TASTE.
I'M SORRY.
I DO GIVE BISHOP JAKES A LOT-LOT-LOT- OF POINTS FOR HIS FAITH.
I WISH I HAD THAT KIND OF FAITH.
I FOUND SOME OF THE ""SERMONS"" RIGHT-ON---BUT---
I ALSO FOUND SOME OF THE ""SERMONS"" HARD TO SWALLOW.
IT WILL STAY IN MY XMAS COLLECTION.