May Your Days Be Merry and Bright: Christmas Stories by Women (Paperback)

~ Susan Koppelman (Editor)

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Product Description

Celebrate the holidays with 15 great women writers

From Louisa May Alcott and Willa Cather, to Grace Paley and Ntozake Shange, this unique collection of Christmas stories spans over 100 years--and includes some of the best short fiction ever written by American women.

"A testament to the transformative power of fiction [and] a must for holiday gift-giving."--Belles Lettres

"Thought-provoking."--Columbus Dispatch

* Susan Koppelman is a prize-winning literary historian, speaker, and editor
* A great Christmas gift for fans of classic or contemporary fiction

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: A Mentor Book (November 5, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451628373
• ISBN-13: 978-0451628374
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,685,910 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Such a joy to read!, January 19, 2007

By	Katie (Columbia, MD USA) - See all my reviews

This is my first review, so I hope that tells you how strongly I feel about this book. I actually purchased my copy as a college freshman in 1989 when I was feeling homesick before the holidays. It was very comforting and comfortable - really reminded me of what Christmas felt like at home with Mom baking cookies and Christmas caroles on the record player. I re-read most of the stories every few years, and get something else out of them each time. This year as a mother I saw a few of them with new eyes (sometimes teary). I am now purchasing a few copies to use as gifts - this is a book that every Christian woman can enjoy. There is fine literatrure here, but also warm stories and heartfelt themes.