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Trying not to behave like Scrooge may be a book critic's most difficult task this Christmas season. This thin holiday fable is based on a true incident, but it is saturated with sentimentality. Narrated by the unnamed, curmudgeonly chief gardener of Rockefeller Center, the tale concerns his annual search for the tree whose lighting heralds the holiday season in Manhattan. When the narrator says that he looks for a tree that has "character," whose "beauty comes from the inside and not just the outside," we know we must swallow some anthropomorphic whimsy. He discovers just such a tree on the grounds of a convent in New Jersey, but Sister Anthony, who has a special relationship with the magnificent Norway Spruce (she calls it simply Tree, and talks to it), is loath to let it be cut down. She tells the narrator the story of her life: how, as a lonely orphan child she was brought to the convent, where the tree became her only friend. When she decides to make the supreme sacrifice, her message?that we must look for beauty even when life is hard?melts the crusty old man's heart. Former Wall Street Journal reporter Saloman, who wrote such incisive books as The Devil's Candy and The Net of Dreams, seems to have overdosed on saccharine. Random House audio.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


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A former Wall Street Journal reporter gets lighthearted with this story of a little girl who befriends a fir tree.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks (October 29, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 037576108X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0375761089
  • Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.8 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #61,478 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Charming, Well-written and Illustrated Fictional Story, January 14, 2000
By B. Jean Strong (Northwest Arkansas) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Christmas Tree (Hardcover)
I really enjoyed this book which I found on our local library shelf, and intend to buy a copy for myself. It would make an excellent gift.

It is a gem. Charming, well-told story. Beautiful, pastel-colored illustrations that greatly add to the charm.

I once worked in the old Time-Life Building in Rockefeller Center, New York City, and looked down on the Christmas Tree eight years running, but I would have enjoyed this book if I had never seen the The Tree from on high and at ground level.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A classic Christmas story for the whole family., December 26, 2001
This review is from: The Christmas Tree (Hardcover)
As the chief gardener of Rockefeller Center in New York City the narrator of our story has a colossal job ahead of him each year at Christmas Days end. Another year begins and he is already scouting out possibilities for the next years most perfect tree to decorate the prestigious Center for all to take pleasure in.

It is when the perfect tree is found on the Bush Creek Convent grounds that his job gets just a little bit harder. Sister Anthony unfolds a splendid Christmas tale that will leave the reader with a story you will want to share with the whole family. I can see this book easily becoming a family tradition. Heartwarming and wonderful a 5 star Christmas tale for certain. Kelsana@yahoo.com 12/25/01

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Just the Thing, November 21, 2001
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This review is from: The Christmas Tree (Hardcover)
I am buying several of these books as Christmas presents this year. In the wake of September 11, I think a wonderful, magical story about New York City is just what we need. To believe again in beauty, magic and the gift of connection and love. It is a story about connections, relationships -- between New York City folks and their tree, Sister Anthony and the gardener, her tree, and her past. It is a wonderful (sometimes teary) story that makes us appreciate the magic that still exists in the world and is personified at its best through the wonderful Rockefeller Center Christmas tree!
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Christmas Tree by Julie Salamon
Although my mailing address is P.O. Box 885, Bernardsville, N.J., 07924, I live in Mendham, N.J. This is a fictionalized version of a true story, which took place in Mendham,... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Margaret Cox

5.0 out of 5 stars Spoke to my heart
This is a tidy story that is very deep. Taken at it's word it is a beautiful story. Yet, it whispers of much more. Read more
Published 16 months ago by J. Karl

5.0 out of 5 stars *wipes tear from corner of my eyes*
I saw the 2006 Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center and felt compelled to read this little book that packs a huge punch. As a New Yorker, I delighted in the setting. Read more
Published on December 26, 2006 by Donna K.

5.0 out of 5 stars love this book!!!!!!!!
This book is fantastic!! I have had it for many years and never tire of it. It is a great feel good at Chritmas story!!
Published on December 24, 2006 by Heather King

5.0 out of 5 stars The Christmas Tree
I have this book and love it! I saw a movie on TV about 10 years ago about this book. I have not been able to find the movie on DVD or VHS. Read more
Published on December 18, 2006 by frsw54

5.0 out of 5 stars The Christmas Tree
Do you like adventure? If so, read Julie Salamon's The Christmas Tree.
In this book Julie puts a man in charge of finding the perfect tree for Rockefeller Center. Read more
Published on March 9, 2006

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Own Christmas Classic
In my opinion, this book is akin to "The Giving Tree". It is a beautiful story that my husband and I read together over the holidays. Read more
Published on January 2, 2006 by B. Jones

4.0 out of 5 stars THE CHRISTMAS TREE
a simple story with a great big message... a warm, wonderful book to read at this time of the year.
Published on December 28, 2005 by caradee

5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite holiday book
This is perhaps my favorite of all our holiday books, and we have many! I just stumbled across it again today while organizing our decorations, and even in the hot Georgia June... Read more
Published on June 8, 2004 by C. Martin

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good book
I read this book when i was in 3rd grade i believe. it is a great holiday book for people of all ages
Published on December 10, 2003

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