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The Christmas Sweater |  | Authors: Glenn Beck, Kevin Balfe, Jason F. Wright
Brand: Spring Arbor/Ingram
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Rating:  436 reviews
Sales Rank: 14495
Media: Hardcover
Edition: First Edition
Pages: 284
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Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 5.5 x 1.1
MPN: 9781416594857
ISBN: 141659485X
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN: 9781416594857
ASIN: 141659485X
Publication Date: November 11, 2008
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When Eddie was twelve years old, all he wanted for Christmas was a bike. Although his life had gotten harder -- and money tighter -- sincehis father died and the family bakery closed...Eddie dreamed that somehow his mother would find a way to have his dream bike gleaming beside their modest Christmas tree that magical morning. What he got from her instead was a sweater. A stupid, handmade, ugly sweater that young Eddie left in a crumpled ball in the corner of his room.Scarreddeeply by the realization that kids don t always get what they want,and too young to understand that he already owned life s most valuabletreasures, that Christmas morning was the beginning of Eddie s dark andpainful journey on the road to manhood. It will take wrestling withhimself, his faith, and his family -- and the guidance of a mysteriousneighbor named Russell -- to help Eddie find his path through the stormclouds of life and finally see the real significance of that simplegift his mother had crafted by hand with love in her heart. Distributor: Spring Arbor/Ingram Author: Glenn Beck Format: 284 pages, hardcover ISBN: 9781416594857
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 Your personal sweater November 11, 2008
Richard Langel (Ankeny, Iowa)
261 out of 306 found this review helpful
I received my pre-ordered book last Friday, and finished it in less than 12 hours. At first I was disappointed that the message wasn't stronger, that the end didn't just hit me like Glenn predicted.
But as I went on afterwards and thought about it, the more it hit me. The power of this message is in redemption, it's in knowing how to handle the storms in your life and knowing who you can always count on. I now look at people in a different light, from my family to our friends to my kid's friends, trying to figure out what part of their personal storm they're in. I also look at myself, trying to decide to be a Russell or Glenn's grandpa, and actively help people along to get through their storm. It's a personal challenge to me to do even more than what I have in the past to be the person that God has wanted me to be. It's definitely worth the time to read.
Perfect Holiday Message November 12, 2008
Scott Lee
52 out of 60 found this review helpful
The Christmas Sweater is a story that will ring home with everyone who reads it. I finished the book in two-sittings. Mr. Beck tells his story with vivid imagery that flows so smoothly that you are almost watching it unfold. All of the characters are familiar, along with what they are experiencing. It is a fairly simple story and can be somewhat predictable, but rings true with every word. The climax will leave an unforgettable impression that will truly inspire you to spread the gift that this book offers. I believe this book will appeal to people from all walks of life and the message will leave some, if not most, in tears.
Fantastic read; even better gift! November 11, 2008
James R. Brown (Slidell, Louisiana)
117 out of 140 found this review helpful
Yesterday I received an advanced order copy of Glenn Beck's book. Last night instead of watching mindless TV programs I began reading it. I have only read two other books cover to cover in one sitting, Living at the Summit by Dr. Tom Hill and The Little Gold Book of YES!Attitude by Jeffrey Gitomer but last night I read The Christmas Sweater cover to cover. Glenn Beck is well known for his political commentary and should anyone decide NOT to read his book because of his beliefs, it will be their loss. This is an amazing novel, not a political commentary, about a 12 year old boy who experiences rough times growing up and how he responds or better, reacts. It is a book about growing up, about believing in yourself, about having faith, and about change. The book brought back memories of people, places, things and events in my own life as a youngster that I had completely forgotten about. The book is based in part about Glenn's life as he explains at the end. It is a very compelling read that I not only recommend everyone reading but the book would make a fantastic Christmas gift especially if you get the collector's hard cover edition. Gymbeaux
The gift of hope, thanks Glenn November 11, 2008
Brett Kirschbaum (Maine)
62 out of 73 found this review helpful
I have been having it rough here lately, and this book has reminded me that life is about what we want and how we go about getting it. Glenn Beck has nailed it with this story and the hope it can give you, One of only a few books i read from start to finish in one night. Thank you Glenn for bringing this story to the world in a time when it was really needed.
New Christmas classic November 11, 2008
James W. Henderson
78 out of 93 found this review helpful
As you read this story your emotions are going in so many directions.This book is almost 300 pages however I started reading one night and because of other thing would have to stop then on the third day I had to make time to finish the book. It is the type of book that gives you hope, shows you,love and the true meaning of Christmas. Buy 1 for yourslf and then give them to the ones you love.
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