Book Description....
"A joyous and deeply emotional collection of three unforgettable Christmas novellas.
With a series of #1 bestsellers like Twelve Months, The Rockin’ Chair and Pressed Pennies, Steven Manchester has established himself as one of the premier voices of moving and heartfelt fiction. Now, he collects his three unforgettable Christmas novellas in one volume.
The Thursday Night Club: Five college friends, three men and two women, have been getting together every Thursday night to share humble meals and an abundance of laughter. But when tragedy takes one of them, leaving the others to question the fairness of life, the Thursday Night Club decides to embark on a contest in the memory of the generous spirit of their fallen brother. The objective of the contest is simple: whoever performs the kindest deed by Christmas night wins the pot – four quarters. And there are only two conditions: the benevolent deed must be anonymous, and it cannot cost a single penny to pull off. As the four friends undertake the contest, the healing begins and they become inspired beyond their expectations. There might be a winner in this competition, but it is very clear there will be no losers.
A Christmas Wish: Steph is on a search for truth in her heart as she faces the prospect of real love for the first time. Brian is out to enjoy his favorite season in a way that doctors never thought he could. And at the center of it all is their grandmother, affectionately known as Mama, a woman of remarkable commitment and charity who knows something very important about making Christmas wishes come true.
The Tin-Foil Manger: Published in this volume for the first time, this is the story of Nancy, an elderly woman with little to live for and Jeanne, the caretaker who wants to believe that Nancy has more to live for. Together, they embark on a journey to the past – a past of modest Christmases, tin-foil mangers, and abundant love – to rediscover the time when Nancy felt truly alive. Nancy’s memories and how they touch Jeanne, will turn this Christmas into one for the ages.
Rich with emotion and profound with meaning, these three stories of Christmas spirit that will strike a chord in your heart any time of year and make you look at the holiday season in new ways."
Title: The Thursday Night Club and Other Stories
Author: Steven Manchester
Publisher: Fiction Studio Books
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:
"The Thursday Night Club and Other Stories of Christmas Spirit" by Steven Manchester
My Thoughts.....
What a beautiful collection of three short stories that will really grip the reader especially doing this Christmas season that is very much full of 'emotions, spirit and faith.'
'The Thursday Night Club' ...we have five college friends that soon changed to four due to a horrible accident. I loved what this group of friends did in order to honor the memory of their dear friend. This story turned out to be a very inspirational read that would definitely be one importance read especially during the Christmas season. It was indeed wonderful seeing as these friends 'undertake the contest, the healing begins as they even become inspired beyond their expectations.'
'A Christmas Wish'....Another wonderful story of who a Italian matriarch, Mama that is there for her grandchildren as she shares not only her 'experience, wisdom but so importantly her unconditional love.' Will the granddaughter Steph be able to learn to have faith and courage and not be afraid of her life?' What about the grandson Brian? Will they 'both be able to finally find the courage to be true to themselves?'
'The Tin Foil Manager'....What will happen when a geriatric nurse Jeanne decides that she will not let Nancy Guillmette who is suffering from dementia give up? I liked how Jeanne pushed Nancy into remembering her 'favorite childhood Christmas memories of retelling Christmas legends from around the world' that had been told to her by her father a long time ago. In doing this it was beautiful seeing how Nancy remember being loved. I loved how this memorizing brought back even through smiles and tears that special gift that was greatly shared among the two which helped Nancy regain the will to even want to live.
All three of these reads will definitely get one into the holiday spirit and put a smile on your face as you are turning the pages of these well written stories. Would I recommend "The Thursday Night Club and Other Stories of Christmas Spirit?" YES!
Thank you to the author for another good read!
My Thoughts.....
What a beautiful collection of three short stories that will really grip the reader especially doing this Christmas season that is very much full of 'emotions, spirit and faith.'
'The Thursday Night Club' ...we have five college friends that soon changed to four due to a horrible accident. I loved what this group of friends did in order to honor the memory of their dear friend. This story turned out to be a very inspirational read that would definitely be one importance read especially during the Christmas season. It was indeed wonderful seeing as these friends 'undertake the contest, the healing begins as they even become inspired beyond their expectations.'
'A Christmas Wish'....Another wonderful story of who a Italian matriarch, Mama that is there for her grandchildren as she shares not only her 'experience, wisdom but so importantly her unconditional love.' Will the granddaughter Steph be able to learn to have faith and courage and not be afraid of her life?' What about the grandson Brian? Will they 'both be able to finally find the courage to be true to themselves?'
'The Tin Foil Manager'....What will happen when a geriatric nurse Jeanne decides that she will not let Nancy Guillmette who is suffering from dementia give up? I liked how Jeanne pushed Nancy into remembering her 'favorite childhood Christmas memories of retelling Christmas legends from around the world' that had been told to her by her father a long time ago. In doing this it was beautiful seeing how Nancy remember being loved. I loved how this memorizing brought back even through smiles and tears that special gift that was greatly shared among the two which helped Nancy regain the will to even want to live.
All three of these reads will definitely get one into the holiday spirit and put a smile on your face as you are turning the pages of these well written stories. Would I recommend "The Thursday Night Club and Other Stories of Christmas Spirit?" YES!
Thank you to the author for another good read!
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