A Stranger for Christmas: A Story

by Carol Lynn Pearson

Book Overview

Two old ladies face a lonely Christmas in a California nursing home. One of them still believes in the goodness of people. Now she intends to prove it with a phone call to her children. And so begins... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312146809
• ISBN13: 9780312146801
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.3" x 7.3"

Customer Reviews

Celebrate the Christmas Spirit with this book

Reading this book was an excellent and wonderful way to invite the holiday spirit. This story is thought-provoking and a genuine joy to read! Pearson's descriptive writing ability pulls you into the story and allows you to experience the events right along with the two old ladies. I always love a book that can make me laugh and make me cry. This book has a great mix of both and a sprinkling of Christmas nostalgia we all need. It's a short story you could easily read in a couple hours and as such is a wonderful gift for a family Christmas present--something to read together during the holiday season. It's a perfect book for all ages and walks of life.

Unbelievably touching

I don't quite remember how I came across this book, but I try to read it every year around the holidays. It's an unbelievably heartwearking tale, and I cry every single time I read it. Also, contrary to the editorial reviewer who apparently has a chip on their shoulder, I find it well written... to me it is written as you would expect elderly women in their situation to speak and think. And it certainly had no flaws that caught my attention, but then I'm not the type that is looking for something wrong all the time. It is a relatively short, easy, and most pleasurable read. I'd recommend the book for anyone you know who likes to read, like's touching tales, or has a heart for the elderly. Also, I think anyone can enjoy this book... Christian or not. To me, it's a beautiful tale about how simple it is to touch and transform the life of another person.

A Christmas winner

Christmas is the perfect time to read something tender and heartwarming. This book definitely fills that bill. The surprise ending which restores faith in humanity - while not totally realistic - is a reminder to all what the season should really be all about. If you like sentimentality and warmth, you'll enjoy this quick little holiday read. I, for one, think Carol Lynn Pearson is superb in whatever she writes!

heartwarming

This book is a must for every family. We read it aloud several times over, with adults & children. All enjoy the story & it teaches us the real meaning of sharing & caring. Beautifully written. It will touch everyones heart.

A wonderful, wonderful book.

This book is a must read for everyone. It is such a heartwarming story, you'll feel all the emotions the characters are going through. You won't want to put the book down. I recommend going to a nice, quiet place with a box of tissues and reading the book until finished. It won't take you that long to read and it will be well worth the quiet time.