How Far to Bethlehem [Paperback]

Norah Lofts (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Fawcett Books (June 1978)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0449232778
• ISBN-13: 978-0449232774
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,998,233 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Christmas Classic, February 2, 2000

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Mary Lou Miller (The middle of Nebraska!) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How Far to Bethlehem? (Hardcover)

This book is one for the ages. It improves with each reading, as more and more of the subtle pieces Ms Loft weaves into the story fit together. In addition to the principle story line already mentioned, I am fascinated with the way all the peripheral characters allude to characters in other Biblical stories. The inn keeper's story seems to be the man the Good Samaritan saved, for example. I can imagine Jesus hearing these stories as a child, and using them later in his ministry. Very believable. For lots of reasons - this book stays with you! I really hope I can find another copy.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best book I've ever read, October 11, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: How Far to Bethlehem? (Hardcover)

I read this book years ago when I was in high school and made the fateful mistake of lending it out and never getting it back. The story of Mary and Joseph is written in their time but as if it was happening to everyday people - hence their honest reactions to the situation are readily identifiable to the reader. The 3 wise men are again ordinary people caught up in extraordinary circumstances. The memory of the story has stayed with me over the years and I would love to be able to find another copy of it to call my own (and no lending out!).

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A book both my mother and I read every Christmas., December 10, 2003

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ElyseH Peters (Maitland, Fla.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How Far to Bethlehem? (Hardcover)

Just the most special story. Makes Mary's story one that any mother or mother to be can empathize with and put wonderful detail into the old story that never gets old. Unfortunatly my mother can no longer see to read but it would be wonderful if she could listen to an audio tape. Im sure there are many more who would like to revisit this story by listening. Merry Christmas 2003.