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Rockin' Around That Christmas Tree: A Holiday Novel [Hardcover]

Donna Hill (Author), Francis Ray (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)


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November 1, 2003
Tis the season to be merry and the Morrison family are about to have their lives turned upside down.

Denise has always been the faithful wife and dutiful mother. As a matter of fact, it seems that is all she has been in the twenty-plus years she and her husband, Edward have been married. But the kids are grown and out of the house and now she's ready to live a few dreams of her own. Edward, however, would like to keep things just the way they are and Denise realizes that if she doesn't do something drastic, then all she will ever be is a mother and a wife. So when she drops the bomb at Thanksgiving dinner that she is leaving their father and selling the house, everyone is stunned to say the least. And her announcement opens the door to Morrison Family Dysfunction 101. Edward is now living with his crazy aunt Etta and uncle Eddie, who's sex life is more active than his own; their daughter, Christine has moved back home because she suspects her husband is cheating on her; and their son, Anthony is simply dazed and confused. And in the midst of it all, Edward hatches a plan to get his wife back--no matter what. Not only does he plan to be back in their home and back in their bed, but come Christmas he and Denise will be Rockin' Around that Christmas Tree.

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After 27 years of marriage, the pride and stubborn sense of responsibility that first attracted Denise to her husband, Edward, now stifle her efforts to rewrite her role as dependable, quiet housewife in their upper-class, African-American Atlanta home. When Edward, a self-made construction company owner, commands her to quit her dream of opening a sewing and design shop, Denise decides to shake things up by announcing her plans for divorce during Thanksgiving dinner, hoping her husband won't call her bluff. Edward enlists the entire family-including his loony, doting Uncle Eddie and Aunt Etta-to reteach him the basics of loving and honoring his wife. While Edward tempts her with chocolates, surprises her with home-cooked meals and learns the mysteries of operating a washer and dryer, Denise throws herself into resolving her newly wed daughter's own matrimonial malaise. Slowly they dance back together-partners once again, but taking all the steps on their own.
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Although Denise and Edward Morrison have been married for many years and love each other deeply, they are not really listening to each other. Denise has always wanted to start her own clothing-design business but has put her husband and children first. Although the way the family interacts with her has been her own doing and the result of Edward's desire to be the primary breadwinner, she nevertheless feels unappreciated. Denise decides to force his hand by demanding a change in their relationship right before the Thanksgiving holidays. Her decision puts the whole family on an emotional roller coaster. Edward and the children soon realize that she is very committed to her demands for change and that they must make adjustments. Much to the family's surprise, the daughter finds comfort in her mother's wisdom; the father and son bond; and Denise and Edward rekindle their marriage. By Christmas, the family has banded together to ensure that the holiday will be rockin' for everyone. Lillian Lewis
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Product Details

  • Hardcover: 160 pages
  • Publisher: St. Martin's Press; First Edition edition (November 1, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0312321953
  • ISBN-13: 978-0312321956
  • Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.7 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 10.7 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,015,925 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable novel, November 25, 2003
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This review is from: Rockin' Around That Christmas Tree: A Holiday Novel (Hardcover)
If you're longing for a book that emphasizes family, marriage and commitment regardless of obstacles, Rockin' Around that Christmas Tree is the novel to get. Charming and delightful, the novel examines how a husband and wife come to grips with their changing relationship, and the sacrifices they must make to keep their marriage intact. Great character development and funny lines should keep the pages turning.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars PERFECT HOLIDAY READ!!, December 30, 2003
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If you're looking for a quick, fun, light-hearted holiday tale look no further. Meet the "perfect" Morrison family--wonderful marriage of more than 20 years, two wonderful children who are embarking on successful lives of their own, and Denise and Ed. Ed is a successful entrepeneur, who has provided his family with the house of their dreams and everything they could ever want. Denise is the lady of the house, the happy homemaker--or is she? Suddenly Denise has found herself feeling unhappy and unfulfilled. The very qualities that Denise once found so endearing in her husband suddenly seem stifling and controlling. And to think, he has forbidden her to begin sewing for others for money--HIS wife will not "take in" sewing from strangers. Infuriated, Denise is determined to make her family, especially her husband, see her as something other than a cook and a maid. She puts a plan together to make her husband appreciate her, and stop taking her for granted--and the fun begins! Add confused children, befuddled husband, and a nutty aunt and uncle who insist on giving the beleagured couple marriage advice, and you have a fun holiday tale full of love, a smattering of drama, good sound relationship advice, and of course happy endings. What a gift from two literary divas!!

DYB

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5.0 out of 5 stars "A Great Read", October 7, 2006
I read this novel in 2 days because I couldn't put it down. I liked the storyline and the characters were exceptional especially, you guessed it, Uncle Eddie and Aunt Etta (LOL).
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Denise Morrison could have cheerfully strangled her husband, Edward, a man she'd loved for more than half her life. Read the first page
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