A Choice to Cherish A Novel Author:Alan Maki During a cold Montana Christmas, Alan cuts down and decorates a Christmas tree for himself and his dying grandfather, George. However, they have no gifts. George opens a safe containing eight keepsakes: a baseball, a bronzed baby shoe, a key chain, a marathon finisher's certificate, a necklace, a Santa Claus suit, a rifle, and a stack of $100 ... more »dollar bills. Alan may choose one of the objects for his gift, but there's a catch. Each day he must read a story his grandfather has written about each keepsake before making his choice. Through these stories, Alan learns the secrets of his grandfather's life-his shame, his triumphs, his love for God and the reason behind a family breach.« less