The Hired Man's Christmas

by George Givens

Book Overview

In this charming, real-life Christmas classic, a bookseller reminisces about his lonely youth in rural New York & how a mysterious hired man came to teach him the importance of family & the endurance... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0684856166
• ISBN13: 9780684856162
• Release Date: November 1998
• Publisher: Scribner Book Company
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.2" x 7.3"

Customer Reviews

Sincerely touching.... a beautiful perspective on family!

This is a short book that truly gripped my heart. I also grew up in the same upstate rural area of NY that this true story took place in, but the setting could just as easliy be YOUR hometown. And the strained relationship that young George had with his father, could be millions of other young people. The lesson that George learned, before his father died, is one that each of us needs to learn......before it's too late. Accepting the family and circumstances we've been given is crucial to inner peace and maturity. A warm & wonderful story, at Christmas, or anytime!!

A Modern Classic!

What a wonderful story filled with warm memories of a time past. It will remain a favorite on my bookshelf. However, the temptation is to pass it on to others to enjoy. Not only does the author display great sensitivity in his story telling but he also has the unique ability to take the reader on the journey with him. I hope this is just the beginning for this author. By the way, the sketches done by his daughter that are peppered throughout the book are delightful.

Insightful of father/son relationships

This very touching and insightful account of a boys' youthful memories touched many sensitive cords. Although the boys' relationship was bad with his Dad he had a wonderful relationship with his Grandfather. It reminded me so much of my own Childhood, growing up in Dryden (Gee Hill) area and going to school in Marathon, NY. I didn't know any of these people but feel like I know them now and knew many others just like them from the area. I thourghly enjoyed this book