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A Gift to Last: Can This Be Christmas?\Shirley, Goodness and Mercy

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As this book has two tales, they both need to be reviewed separately.

* Can this be Christmas?

This tale features an ensemble cast, a motley group of holiday travelers encounter one delay after another due to a huge snowstorm. Everyone had places to be, and people to see. All of the passengers are caught up in their own reasons for having to be where they have to be. The group gets stranded in a quaint train station. As people realize that they will not make their intended holiday destinations in time for the holidays, it brings out the essence of each person. Tempers flare. Eventually, they become resigned to spending the holiday together, and one contribution at a time, they build a great impromptu holiday situation.

* Shirley, Goodness and Mercy

This tale is like a cross between a modern "A Christmas Carol" and "It's a Wonderful Life". This is quite a bit lighter than either of those. If you like "Touched by an Angel" Or liked "Highway to Heaven", you will probably enjoy this tale. Greg Bennett has a cold empty life, and it's only getting worse. He is hitting bottom. He is reviewing all of the experiences in his life that have left him alone. Three angels are assigned to help him get his life together. With the guidance of these 3 mischievous angels he learns the magic of the holiday season, and transforms his whole life, just in time.

***Can This Be Christmas -- A wonderful christmas story with all the trimmings. I enjoyed all of the characters (and there were many)and how they all went through a heart change. It showed how sometimes the littlest act of faith and kindness can have the hugest impacts in our lives. Debbie has a way of writing that draws you in so that you actually feel as though you are part of the story.

***Shirley, Goodness and Mercy -- This was a cute and entertaining read. I have always enjoyed reading debbie macomber and this one did not disappoint. It was a feel good story that had some humor as well as heartache entertwined. It is a good holiday read but can also be a spirit lifter at any time of the year

A beautiful rendition of human nature. Several people, with diverse personalities and circumstances are stranded at a train station. Though circumstances are strained, and tempers flare, they realize the miracles in their lives and find the true meaning of Christmas by sharing what they have and spreading love.

As always, this was a great book by Debbie Macomber. It's a Christmas story, but it's a good read any time of the year, not just at the holiday season. I've never read a book by this author that I haven't liked.

I have not had a chance to read it yet as I know the author and her titles. Such a romantic idea for us woman to relax and to read. It is a quick, light and short reading.

Really enjoyed this book .. Great Christmas stories beyond all the hussle of the holidays

Enjoy Debbie Macomber's books : )

Haven't ahd a chance to read it yet, need to finish the book I am reading now. So it will be next on my list and book challenge among my facebook friends. But I love and enjoy anything Debbie Macomber.

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I've never been much into angel stories but since this was a Debbie Macomber book I decided to give it a try. Very surprising! I enjoyed the story line but also the camaraderie among the angels and the humor as well. Some of their antics add this humor to stories that set the tone for Christmas spirit.

Received book very fast and in excellent condition. Have not read it yet but I love all of Debbie Macomber's books.

Loved everyone of them. I've never been to Washington State, but Debbie sure makes me want to put it on my "bucket list". Sounds like such a wonderful town with neighbors you just dream about.