Catching Christmas is so very different than most of Terri Blackstock's stories, which I love, but this one is still a winner. Like her other novels, this one is fast-paced, interesting, and portrays God's love and forgiveness. Catching Christmas has laugh-out-loud moments and others when you will need a tissue. Such a good book!
Catching Christmas is a beautiful and awesome read for the Christmas season â or anytime, for that matter, because it's message of hope and redemption knows no season. Terri Blackstock has written a gem of a book â quirky, emotional, romantic, and downright funny at times â and totally different from anything I could have ever expected. Jesus is clearly seen in this story.
âCallie has made herself a daily fixture in my life. She's like gum on the bottom of my shoe. There's no way to get it off without making a mess.â (Finn)
Catching Christmas revolves around three characters: Sydney, a young lady with a stress filled, thankless job at a cutthroat law firm; Finn, the reluctant hero, a gourmet chef turned taxicab driver; and Callie, Sydney's grandmother. Callie is the heart and soul of this story, and when Finn responded to the dispatcher's call that sent him to Callie's home, there's no way he could have anticipated what a pivotal moment in his life that would be.
In the hands of Blackstock's skilled writing, a story that has the potential to be sad doesn't come across that way at all. There's a good balance between humor and poignancy, with some delightfully funny moments â such as the day Finn took Callie shopping.
âI feel like I'm getting to know Callie's Jesus a little better, even though I'm doing all the talking. But he speaks volumes in the way he listens.â (Finn)
An anonymous quote that I've frequently heard so aptly applies to Callie: âPreach the gospel at all times, and if necessary, use words.â Catching Christmas reminds us of what's most important in life, the value of savoring relationships, and of the far-reaching testimony our everyday interactions with people can have.
Normally a writer of suspense, this is Blackstock's first Christmas story, and I hope many more will follow. Highly recommended.
I received a copy of this book through Celebrate Lit. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
âCallie has made herself a daily fixture in my life. She's like gum on the bottom of my shoe. There's no way to get it off without making a mess.â (Finn)
Catching Christmas revolves around three characters: Sydney, a young lady with a stress filled, thankless job at a cutthroat law firm; Finn, the reluctant hero, a gourmet chef turned taxicab driver; and Callie, Sydney's grandmother. Callie is the heart and soul of this story, and when Finn responded to the dispatcher's call that sent him to Callie's home, there's no way he could have anticipated what a pivotal moment in his life that would be.
In the hands of Blackstock's skilled writing, a story that has the potential to be sad doesn't come across that way at all. There's a good balance between humor and poignancy, with some delightfully funny moments â such as the day Finn took Callie shopping.
âI feel like I'm getting to know Callie's Jesus a little better, even though I'm doing all the talking. But he speaks volumes in the way he listens.â (Finn)
An anonymous quote that I've frequently heard so aptly applies to Callie: âPreach the gospel at all times, and if necessary, use words.â Catching Christmas reminds us of what's most important in life, the value of savoring relationships, and of the far-reaching testimony our everyday interactions with people can have.
Normally a writer of suspense, this is Blackstock's first Christmas story, and I hope many more will follow. Highly recommended.
I received a copy of this book through Celebrate Lit. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
