Annabelle Perkins, a middle-aged waitress in a small midwestern town, has an extraordinary dream of traveling to the Holy Land at Christmas and giving a gift to Jesus. After saving her money, it appears as if her dream will finally come true, but a series of unexpected circumstances leaves Annabelle faced with a difficult choice.
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A moving Christmas story for all ages!,
This review is from: The Modern Magi (Hardcover)
I ran across The Modern Magi while browsing in our Union County Public Library in Monroe, NC. It's not a long book, but it carries a a really inspirational message. Knowing the old classic from a long time ago, The Gift of the Magi, I thought I had guessed the basic plot. I did guess it somewhat. It caught me completely off guard and brought tears to my eyes. I was hooked and could not put it down and got through it in one long evening. I will not give away the story-line, but I will say Miss Annabelle Perkins will always have a warm place in my heart and this little volume will always be high on my "favorite books" list. I am a Bible Professor and remember well Matthew's story of the magi (wisemen) who came bringing their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to the Christ child. Miss Perkins will always be in my mind as the other magi whose gifts, 2000 years later, touched our hearts, made us remember the Bible Christmas story, and inspired us to be better people, and to be willing to bring our gifts, just as she did! I recommend this delightful little book for inspiration all year long, not just at Christmas time. G. Byrns Coleman, Professor of Religion and Chair, Department of Religion & Philosophy, Wingate University, Wingate, North Carolina 28174
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Christmas Story,
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Charming, well written and touching Christmas story. I would recommend this story to anyone.
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This review is from: The Modern Magi: A Christmas Novel (Paperback)
A pleasant enough little read, but not one I'll pass along to friends or read again. Christmas schmaltz, to be sure - but Im OK with THAT! I'm generally quite the fan of schmaltz. This one just didn't really move me, and the ending disappointed me - and I really, really judge a book a lot by its ending.
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Holy Land, Tour the World Travel Agency, Annabelle Perkins, Miss Perkins New!
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- A Christmas Thief by Carol Lynn Pearson in Front Matter
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- Girlfriend, You Are The Best!: A Fable for Our Times by Carol Lynn Pearson on page 64
- Will You Still be My Daughter?: A Fable for Our Times (Fable for Our Times, 3) by Carol Lynn Pearson on page 64
- A Stranger for Christmas by Carol Lynn Pearson in Front Matter
- Un segundo plato de sopa de pollo para el alma: relatos que conmueven el corazón y ponen fuego en el espíritu by Jack Canfield in Back Matter
- A Christmas Thief by Carol Lynn Pearson in Front Matter
- A 2nd Helping of Chicken Soup for the Soul: 101 More Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit by Jack Canfield in Back Matter
- A 2nd Helping of Chicken Soup for the Soul: 101 More Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit by Jack Canfield in Back Matter
- A Stranger for Christmas by Carol Lynn Pearson in Front Matter
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