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Book Reviews of The Christmas Shoes (Christmas Hope, Bk 1)

The Christmas Shoes (Christmas Hope, Bk 1)
The Christmas Shoes - Christmas Hope, Bk 1
Author: Donna VanLiere
ISBN-13: 9780312289515
ISBN-10: 0312289510
Publication Date: 11/9/2001
Pages: 144
Rating:
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
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4.1 stars, based on 200 ratings
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Book Type: Hardcover
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36 Book Reviews submitted by our Members...sorted by voted most helpful

reviewed The Christmas Shoes (Christmas Hope, Bk 1) on + 31 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
A wonderful reminder of the brevity of life and how you never know who's life you might touch and make a difference in. No need to wait for
Christmas. It's a wonderful read.
reviewed The Christmas Shoes (Christmas Hope, Bk 1) on + 10 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
What a wonderful book! I read it in 95 minutes. Couldn't put it down. I loved how the characters weaved in and out of each others lives. Being 8 y/o when my Dad died on 12/31 I remember what a sad and confusing time it was. And how I was shifted from one relative's home to another for 2 weeks. People whispering. No one talking directly to me. Hearing my Uncle tell his daughter while I was playing on her sunporch that my Dad had died. I went back to playing with my doll. How I sat at the head of his coffin just knowing I would catch him breathing. And still not one soul came to me. No comfort, no hug, nothing. Mother craved and received all the attention. I don't want another child to ever go through that horrible experience alone. I really loved this book. Especially the talk Maggie had with Nathan about her going to Heaven. And how Jack handled her death with Nathan.
reviewed The Christmas Shoes (Christmas Hope, Bk 1) on + 3 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I love this heat warming book. Good one if you need an up lift.
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Helpful Score: 1
This is book one of the three Christmas Hope books. The #1 Single "The Christmas Shoes" by New Song is based on this book. This is a great book. A young boy at Christmas time is about to lose his mother to cancer. He wants to give her one final gift, a beautiful pair of Christmas shoes. He takes all his money to the local department store and chooses a beautiful pair of shoes for his mom. Like most young children he has no idea that his savings is worth so little. Robert, a lawyer with his own family troubles is behind the young boy in line, and he pays the difference. Just like God pays the difference for us by coming to this world as a baby at Christmas, and dying on the cross. Both are miracles.
reviewed The Christmas Shoes (Christmas Hope, Bk 1) on + 10 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Great book, very sad though. It is a great Christmas story!
Jess77 avatar reviewed The Christmas Shoes (Christmas Hope, Bk 1) on + 66 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
This is such a sad/happy book.
reviewed The Christmas Shoes (Christmas Hope, Bk 1) on + 12 more book reviews
Wonderful heart-warming story for the Christmas season. The others in this series as just as good!
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What a great story. It can be read any time of the year. It is so absolutely touching -- a MUST READ!!!
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Wonderful yet sad story of a young boy coping with his mom's death and how he tried to give her one last thing to make her happy.
bookworm01 avatar reviewed The Christmas Shoes (Christmas Hope, Bk 1) on + 138 more book reviews
A beautiful, incredibly touching story! It will touch your heart and inspire your soul! It was made into a movie starring Rob Lowe. The movie was really good as well.
justcyn avatar reviewed The Christmas Shoes (Christmas Hope, Bk 1) on + 148 more book reviews
I enjoyed reading about how the 2 families stories intertwine. It was a touching book. Looking forward to reading The Christmas Blessing next.
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A good Christmas story, rather sad, but meaningful.
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A great book. Very easy to read. Makes great early Christmas gifts.
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i absolutely loved this book! I cried several times through it so hard that i would shake. I have never been so touched by a story before.
reviewed The Christmas Shoes (Christmas Hope, Bk 1) on + 257 more book reviews
Touching and heartbreaking story, but reminds you what is most important! A must read!
Dixie avatar reviewed The Christmas Shoes (Christmas Hope, Bk 1) on + 179 more book reviews
Already a Christmas classic, The Christmas Shoes, is an extraordinary tale based on the remarkably popular song of the same name. The heartwarming story by NewSong instantly soared to the top of the charts, mesmerizing listeners. The books has captured the hearts of readers everywhere.

The Christmas Shoes follows the paths of a man and a boy through one fateful, snowy Christmas. Beautifully rendered and poignantly touching
reviewed The Christmas Shoes (Christmas Hope, Bk 1) on + 11 more book reviews
heart warming christmas story
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"The Christmas Shoes" is a wonderful story about how the simpler things in life are the most important. If you enjoy heart-warming faith based stories, I highly recommend this book. Be warned-the ending will make you cry your eyes out.
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EVERYONE should read this book: Oh, and don't forget the Kleenex!
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As great as the song!
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I really enjoyed this book. It is easy reading and did make me cry.
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A very heartwarming story, especially for Christmas time.
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Everyone should read this book.... It was sad but it was one of the best books that i have read in the last 10 years. I read it in one day, only stopping for kleenex......................
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A short story that makes you cry and reminds you that the important thing in life are those you love.
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Nice little story - pretty book would make a good gift.
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heartwarming stories. perfect for any time of year. Reminds you of what's really important in life.
KaysCMAlbums avatar reviewed The Christmas Shoes (Christmas Hope, Bk 1) on + 97 more book reviews
I bawled my eyes out! Great story inspired by the song. Inspiring stories, all 3. This is the story of the Love that came down from Heaven on Christmas Day and the never ending hope He brings for tomorrow.
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WAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!! This one really made me cry! This was a very good, heart-wrenching book. I definitely recommend it.
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This was another very very good book. Read ALL 3 together for best effect.
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A FAST READ,GREAT STORY,TRULY IN THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT,READ IT IN ONE DAY!
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Tear-jerking novel based on the #1 single song "The Christmas Shoes," which was then made into a made-for-tv movie. Helps remind you of what's important in life.
mccullar avatar reviewed The Christmas Shoes (Christmas Hope, Bk 1) on + 55 more book reviews
very good made me cry!
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This is a lovely book about loving fully while we're here on this earth. The story was well told and I enjoyed it very much.
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A truly wonderful story!
beekers24 avatar reviewed The Christmas Shoes (Christmas Hope, Bk 1) on + 26 more book reviews
My new favorite author - Donna VanLiere
Shellaree avatar reviewed The Christmas Shoes (Christmas Hope, Bk 1) on + 270 more book reviews
Robert is a successful attorney who has everything in life and nothing at all. He has lost sight of his wife, their 2 daughters and himself.
Nathan has a mother whom he is losing to cancer. A chance meeting on Christmas Eve brings Robert and Nathan together. In this one encounter, their lives are forever altered.