The Modern Magi: A Christmas Novel [Paperback]

Carol Lynn Pearson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2009

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.

--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

This holiday yarn is everything a Christmas story should be: it is inspiring without being heavy-handed; it features a principal character who is loving but also realistically flawed; and it engagingly reminds readers of the true meaning of Christmas. Annabelle Perkins, a middle-aged single woman whose parents have recently died, tries to fulfill one of her mother's dreams by signing up for a holiday trip to the Holy Land. But year after year, Annabelle finds herself giving her hard-earned savings to others who need the money more. In a story that is reminiscent of Henry van Dyke's "The Other Wise Man," Annabelle finds that she already knows how to celebrate the Christ child, whether or not she makes it to Bethlehem.
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 65 pages
• Publisher: Cedar Fort (September 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1599553546
• ISBN-13: 978-1599553542
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,934,909 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A moving Christmas story for all ages!, January 28, 2009

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G. Byrns Coleman - See all my reviews
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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

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Christmas Story, November 13, 2009

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This review is from: The Modern Magi (Hardcover)

Charming, well written and touching Christmas story. I would recommend this story to anyone.

2.0 out of 5 stars Just "OK", February 4, 2012

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Beth Fryer (lebanon pa) - See all my reviews
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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.