Nana's Gift: Some Things in This World Are Very Expensive, But Others Are Priceless [Hardcover]

Janette Oke (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1996

The Enchanting Story of a Family Treasure That Becomes a Legacy

It had all begun on their honeymoon. Lizzie had been so young then. Young and vibrant and beautiful. And now she was still beautiful in Duncan's eyes. Perhaps even more so. He loved his Lizzie. She had stood by him through the good and the bad. Someday, as soon as he could manage it, he was determined to get her something really special. Something that would speak of her true worth and his deep love.

A string of perfectly formed pearls it would take Duncan years to save the money required to purchase them. But his carefully kept secret, his sacrificial gift, becomes a symbol of the family legacy. And with the passing of time, for their last great-granddaughter who has a very special need, the pearl necklace will take on extraordinary value.

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About the Author

Janette Oke pioneered inspirational fiction and is the leading author in the category today. Love Comes Softly, Janette's first novel, has sold over 1 million copies. Janette is now the best selling author of over 40 books, 32 of which have been translated into fourteen languages. Janette receives fan mail from all over the world and answers each letter personally She received the 1992 President's Award from the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association for her significant contribution to Christian fiction, and has been awarded the coveted Gold Medallion Award for fiction. Janette and her husband, Edward, have four grown children and nine grandchildren and make their home in Canada. size : 4.7 x 7.0

Product Details

• Hardcover: 141 pages
• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers; First Edition edition (September 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556618980
• ISBN-13: 978-1556618987
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,399,810 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Janette Oke (pronounced 'oak') pioneered inspirational fiction and is the leading author in the category today. Love Comes Softly, her first novel, has sold over one million copies. Janette is now the bestselling author of over 70 books, 32 of which have been translated into fourteen languages. Her books have sold over 22 million copies.
Janette receives fan mail from all over the world and answers each letter personally. She received the 1992 President's Award from the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association for her significant contribution to Christian fiction, the 1999 CBA Life Impact Award and has been awarded the Gold Medallion Award for fiction. Janette and her husband, Edward, have four grown children and enjoy their many grandchildren. They make their home in Canada.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Janette Oke is the greatest, June 1, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Nana's Gift: Some Things in This World Are Very Expensive, But Others Are Priceless (Hardcover)

This little book is so sweet. I am a grandmother and I love to do things like hand down items to my children and grandchildren. I have never had pearls, but, it is a must for all age readers as all of Janette Oke's books. They are so clean but still have a little bit of romance in them. I own almost all her books and would love to have them all...I bought the Meeting Place not relizing that it was a series and the next one comes out next year, I can hardly wait....

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An inspirational, satisfying story to please any reader., October 7, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Nana's Gift: Some Things in This World Are Very Expensive, But Others Are Priceless (Hardcover)

I really like this book because I got someting out of it. I feel that I became a better person by reading this book, therefore it was worth my time. The characters are very real, and quite believable. The plot is easy to follow, yet complicated in the sense of human nature. I think anybody with a sense of depth to their personality would be able to appreciate this book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This was a real touching book about family heirlooms., July 1, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Nana's Gift (Paperback)

I enjoyed this book a great deal and recommend it to girls everywhere. We should cherish all family heirlooms tha are passed down to us