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The Reindeer Keeper: Believe Again ... (2010)

by Barbara Briggs Ward(Favorite Author)

4.07 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

1604944439 (ISBN13: 9781604944433)

languge

English

genre

Fiction

publisher

Wheatmark

review 1: I liked the characters. The writing was simple and I didn't mind that. I'm not sure I loved the Santa parts. In some ways I did and in other ways it was a little hokey. Considering I'm about six months out from my last chemo treatment the return of Abbey's cancer and all that entailed was more than a wee bit stressful. Actually, at one point Mike said to me, "I can't tell if you like that book or hate it. Part of your is like you're disgusted and yet you have a small smile." A nice story if a little too real for me.
review 2: Why I wanted to read this book: * I received an email from the author, Barbara, and it was so friendly and inviting that I felt I had to take a second look at her book. After visiting her site,The Reindeer Keeper, I just knew tha... moret this was a book I wanted to read.What worked for me: * This was a heartfelt book but it wasn't sappy, which made me love it even more!! It left me with much to reflect upon and made me pause more than once during my reading to just think about my own life. It is more than just a Christmas story as I had many "aha" moments that still are resonating with me. * This story brought back the innocence of childhood and that pure belief in the magic of Christmas that we all had as children. * I loved how strong Abbey and Steve's marriage was portrayed. They reminded me a bit of my parents who had me at a young age, married, and have went through so many things together. Their connection becomes even stronger because of weathering the storm of Abbey's cancer that is now in remission. I was impressed how each partner truly believed in the other and supported their individual dreams. * I absolutely loved how the author used funeral homes and obituaries as the touching stone in the plot. Normally a funeral home and/or obituaries conjure up images of loss, grief, despair, but in Barbara's hands it turns into something powerful and uplifting. She made me really reflect on the "in-between moments" and how you lived them. * Beautiful illustrations at the beginning of each chapter....loved them, so simple and elegant.What you should do before reading this book: * Make sure the Christmas tree is up, snow is blowing outside, you have nowhere to be for a few hours, a cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate, blanket, comfortable chair, and a beloved pet sitting on your lap. Open book and get lost in the magical world that you will find within the pages of "The Reindeer Keeper."Recommend? A resounding YES!!! Perfect for this time of year. This would make a great Christmas present for those family members or friends that you have who enjoy a sincere, emotional, sad, uplifting, and magical Christmas story. less

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