The Golden Ring: A Christmas Story

by John Snyder

Book Overview

Based on a true story, The Golden Ring celebrates the importance of giving, the magic of Christmas, and the unforgettable lessons families learn from each other.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0446530069
• ISBN13: 9780446530064
• Release Date: September 2001
• Publisher: Warner Books (NY)
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.8" x 7.3"

Customer Reviews

The Feel Good book...

Although I will not dismiss anyone's opinion I do believe this review is out of touch. The book is written to be a feel good book so the family problems shouldn't be discussed. As for a 10 year old child not being able to be mature enough to soul-search is a ridiculous comment. I know some children that young that are more mature than some 40 year olds. This book is a very quick read and will remind you what Christmas means. Another feel good book that came out recently is called "The Christmas Sweater" by Glenn Beck. If you enjoyed "The Golden Ring" you will enjoy "The Christmas Sweater." Merry Christmas!

The Golden Ring

This is an excellent story that preserves the traditions and memories of Christmas and a father's love for his children.

A Christmas Read-Aloud for the whole family

In the hectic shopping extravagansa of the holidays, take time to read this wonderful story of true giving to your whole family. A true story, told to the author by and about his grandmother, tells of a day long, but not-so-long ago, when times were very hard for some. Young Anna Beal is moved by a dream and human compassion to give away her most precious posession. Her father also wrestles with dreams he has and how to celebrate Christmas without losing the heart of it. True and sacrifical giving is always the best gift of Christmas.

A excellent book written by a family man.

I believe that this story really shows what Christmas is all about. you know, the helping of people and tis better to give than receive. i am 15 years old and i have had the pleasure of meeting Mr.Snyder. anyways, this book shows how a family can change near a holiday. christmas is a special time of the year; spend it with your family, the people you care about and the ones who care about you. my advice to you is read it and then give it as a present. even men would like this touching story and make sure you have tissues handy.

Touching Christmas Story

I love Christmas stories and this one has become one of my favorites. It's a story set in 1918 but the family values of love and giving are still important in this day and time. I was happy to be reading a story of family life back a couple of generations and how events that happened then can still touch us now. We follow the Beal family thru their preparations for Christmas. You will love this family especially the character whom the story revolves around 9 year old Anna who is the owner of "The Golden Ring". It's an interesting story with lots of twists and turns. I read it in my spare time in 3 days because I wanted to hear the whole story. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.