PDF The Christmas Child eBook Hesba Stretton Kate Street

Product details File Size 124 KB Print Length 62 pages Page Numbers Source ISBN 1522832688 Simultaneous Device Usage Unlimited Publication Date March 24, 2011 Sold by  Digital Services LLC Language English ASIN B004TRWGHK

The Christmas Child eBook Hesba Stretton Kate Street Reviews

• This story was one of those stories that, in my opinion, touch your heart. It almost has the feel of "A Christmas Carol" only instead of a nasty, greedy old man, we have an embittered old woman. The ending is very nice; but, along the way we lose a kind and loving character. The story title refers to a child found in a manger, in the barn, on a farm where a young woman lives with her guardian, an old workhand, and a young relative whose parents have died and who the guardian does not care to raise. Since the old woman is "stuck" with the child, the only thing she does is just tolerate her presence. The young woman and the little girl form a bond. Ar Christmas the young woman tells the little girl of something she does every year, and that is to go into the barn and see if the Christ Child has come to stay in their manger. Of course, that never happened, until one year.... You'll have to read it yourself. Grab a cup of tea or hot chocolate and enjoy the story.
• This book had a good point but was depressing and I felt like there should have been more.
• When the young woman an old spinster has raised defies her and runs away and gets married, the old woman vows never to forgive her and won't allow the girls name to be mentioned in her presence. Of course there is much more going on in the story, but mainly the theme is forgiveness and reconciliation. Sure it was a little sad, but the story ends on an upbeat note and teaches that it is not our place to judge lest we be judged. I liked it.
• I thought this was a very nice story for the holiday season. The story is a bit "heavy" in that the young, abandoned mother/granddaughter leaves her own baby and almost dies trying to stay near to him. But the story ends well and it is a great story about forgiveness.
• We discovered this book in its original form years ago while my husband dealt in old and rare books. It is a true gem and had been a family favorite ever since!
• Sweet Christmas story. Very touching. It was a quick read, predictable, with a happy ending. Good for older children and adults alike.
• Liked very much as I like old Christmas stories. Written very lovingly. Author very gentle cut real. Recommend for everyone
• I really enjoyed this book.
  The childlike wonder of Christmas and Christ's birth really is portrayed in every page of this book.
  The message of 'forgiving as He forgave you' isn't one normally associated with Christmas books, but I found extremely touching.
  This book had a haunted feel about it, akin to Dickens' "Christmas Carol", this is not always a warm, fuzzy read, but well worth the time!