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A Stranger for Christmas [Paperback]

Carol Lynn Pearson (Author)
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  • Paperback
  • Publisher: Encore Performance Publishing (January 1994)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1575141760
  • ISBN-13: 978-1575141763
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Unbelievably touching, August 19, 2006
I don't quite remember how I came across this book, but I try to read it every year around the holidays. It's an unbelievably heartwearking tale, and I cry every single time I read it. Also, contrary to the editorial reviewer who apparently has a chip on their shoulder, I find it well written... to me it is written as you would expect elderly women in their situation to speak and think. And it certainly had no flaws that caught my attention, but then I'm not the type that is looking for something wrong all the time.

It is a relatively short, easy, and most pleasurable read. I'd recommend the book for anyone you know who likes to read, like's touching tales, or has a heart for the elderly. Also, I think anyone can enjoy this book... Christian or not. To me, it's a beautiful tale about how simple it is to touch and transform the life of another person.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Superb Stocking Stuffer, December 14, 2000
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Mother Teresa coined the term "the leprosy of the West" to describe the selfish trend of dumping the elderly in nursing homes where they can conveniently be forgotten or periodically described a receiving the best of care. Carol Lynn Pearson examines this disease in her delightful Yuletide story "A Stranger for Christmas."

The short tale may be somewhat predictable, lightly sugar-coated, and in certain cases a little less than plausible, but none of those debatable deficiencies is a crime. This allegory of two neglected little old ladies trying to prove that good people still exist among the modern day Christmas hustle and bustle leaves the reader with a very satisfied feeling.

In fact, I preferred `Stranger' to the enjoyable, but in my view overrated modern classic "The Christmas Box." Amidst all the holiday habiliments, sneak an hour to read it, and you may completely re-prioritize your Christmas to do list.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Christmas Story!, December 1, 2010
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One of my all-time favorite Christmas stories! A quick read, but it always reminds me the importance of the true Christmas spirit, and of keeping those ideas of helping others all year. I love this book!
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