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The Christmas Lamp (2009)

by Lori Copeland(Favorite Author)

3.25 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

0310272270 (ISBN13: 9780310272274)

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Zondervan

review 1: SUMMARY: Nativity, Missouri, is in trouble.When the small town is bypassed by the newly constructed highway, it loses its much-needed holiday traffic—threatening not only the town’s financial survival, but its very heart and soul.Outside consultant Jake Brisco threatens everything the community loves about Christmas with his budget-slashing solutions. Nothing is sacred—not even the traditional town Christmas tree. Long-time resident Roni Elliot knows some sacrifices have to be made, but can’t let go of the customs and traditions that have marked her holidays since childhood. The decorations and customary activities have always generated vitality and joy throughout the whole season in Nativity.Though their priorities and methods clash, Roni and Jake want the same t... morehing—prosperity for the town. As the two get to know each other and become close, each begins to gain a new perspective on what the real wealth of Nativity—and the season—might be.The Christmas Lamp takes an honest look into the issues and concerns we all face and sheds light on the real origins of Christmas spirit.REVIEW: This book focuses on how many people get caught up in commercialism of Christmas totally unaware of it and lose the focus of the true meaning of Christmas. The main characters were enjoyable, but their didn't seem to be much chemistry between them. Rather a slow-moving relationship. Many of the other town characters due to the length of the story were not very well fleshed out. The secondary character who was the most developed and most real was Jake's grandmother although she just had a minor role in the story. I did like the focus on the tradtions of Christmas especially through the use of the two lamps - Jake's grandmothers' and Roni's wish laimp. Overall, an enjoyable Christmas read.FAVORITE QUOTES: "The gift of time and effort represents the true meaning of Christmas. After all, God's gift of his Son is what started it all.""There was a lesson to learn behind the flagrant commercialism of Christmas; family, warts and all, was one of God's greatest gifts.""My grandpa used to say competition was man's worst enemy...his theory was that when two people compete, there's a winner and a loser. ...But to have a winner is to produce a loser. If a person loses enough times, he starts to think like a loser. Many a loser thought competent and bright, wears that mental label for the rest of his life. ...We are all winners, and it serves no purpose to point out the short-comings of any man, woman or child."
review 2: A Christmas Novella That Will Capture Your Heart!What a wonderful heartfelt Christmas read. This story will surely tug on your heart strings as it did mine.Nativity is a small town close to being non-existent due to money woes. Will this town survive and thrive once again at the expense of losing the Christmas traditions that are near and dear to the people of Nativity?As I became acquainted with each character in this book, my heart grew in fondness for each and every one. I asked myself a question, would I be as concerned with tradition as these folks were or would I push to set tradition aside in order to save my town?This is one heartwarming story that you do not want to miss. I know Christmas has come and gone but I still enjoy a good Christmas read any time of the year.I have read other books by author Lori Copeland and have enjoyed her novels. Don’t miss out on this one! less

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