Genre Fiction
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A Christmas Memory
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Christmas Box and the Noel Collection comes A Christmas Memory, a poignant, deeply felt novel about loss, grief, the healing power of forgiveness, and the true meaning of the holiday season.
It's 1967, and for young Richard it's a time of heartbreak and turmoil. Over the span of a few months, his brother, Mark, is killed in Vietnam; his father loses his job and moves the family from California to his grandmother's abandoned home in Utah; and his parents make the painful decision to separate.
With uncertainty rattling every corner of his life, Richard does his best to remain strong-but when he's run down by bullies at his new school, he meets Mr. Foster, an elderly neighbor who chases off the bullies and invites Richard in for a cup of cocoa. Richard becomes fast friends with the wise, solitary man who inspires Richard's love for books and whose dog, Gollum, becomes his closest companion.
As the holidays approach, the joy and light of Christmas seem unlikely to permeate the Evans home as things take a grim turn for the worse. And just when it seems like he has nothing left to lose, Richard is confronted by a startling revelation. But with Mr. Foster's wisdom and kindness, he learns for the first time what truly matters about the spirit of the season: that forgiveness can heal even the deepest wounds, and love endures long after the pain of loss subsides.
In A Christmas Memory, Richard Paul Evans (#1 New York Times bestselling author and the "King of Christmas fiction") delves deep into his childhood memories to take readers back to an age when his world felt like it was falling apart, reminding us that even in the darkest of times, the light of hope can still shine.
It's 1967, and for young Richard it's a time of heartbreak and turmoil. Over the span of a few months, his brother, Mark, is killed in Vietnam; his father loses his job and moves the family from California to his grandmother's abandoned home in Utah; and his parents make the painful decision to separate.
With uncertainty rattling every corner of his life, Richard does his best to remain strong-but when he's run down by bullies at his new school, he meets Mr. Foster, an elderly neighbor who chases off the bullies and invites Richard in for a cup of cocoa. Richard becomes fast friends with the wise, solitary man who inspires Richard's love for books and whose dog, Gollum, becomes his closest companion.
As the holidays approach, the joy and light of Christmas seem unlikely to permeate the Evans home as things take a grim turn for the worse. And just when it seems like he has nothing left to lose, Richard is confronted by a startling revelation. But with Mr. Foster's wisdom and kindness, he learns for the first time what truly matters about the spirit of the season: that forgiveness can heal even the deepest wounds, and love endures long after the pain of loss subsides.
In A Christmas Memory, Richard Paul Evans (#1 New York Times bestselling author and the "King of Christmas fiction") delves deep into his childhood memories to take readers back to an age when his world felt like it was falling apart, reminding us that even in the darkest of times, the light of hope can still shine.
Editorial Reviews
"[The] master of the holiday tearjerker… Fans of Evans' work will be both moved by and invested in this semiautobiographical tale." -Booklist
Readers Top Reviews
Nancy A. Sigerson
Richard Paul Evans is a gifted writer, whose willingness to share his vulnerability, and the gift with which he has been blessed, all make for exquisite storytelling and moving prose. I once met Mr. Evans at a conference I was attending in Salt Lake City back in 1999. I had the privilege of speaking with him for a few short moments. He is one of the most perceptive and kind hearted people I’ve ever met. I am grateful that he has shared his gift of writing with all of us. He has made the world a better place and his light shines brightly.
K. MaynardNancy A
I am a huge fan and have read almost all of Richard Paul Evans books over the years as he is one of my favorite authors. This book is a part of his real life story as a child and I am so glad that he wanted to share this with all his readers. I loved it all and even shed a few tears. It really makes you think about your own loss of loved ones in your life. So glad I purchased this book and it will be a keeper on my shelf indefinitely.
J. SquireK. Mayna
I absolutely loved reading this book. I bought it for myself and I am so glad that I did. I could not put it down. This story pulls at your heart strings. I underlined phrases with my pen and made notes. I rarely write in my hard bound books. But I did with this one. There were so many things that I wanted to remember and quickly flip to, in order to remind me of insightful passages. I am buying more copies to give to my friends that have lost loved ones. This book is so incredibly amazing. Thank you, Richard Paul Evans, for writing such a profound book.
ToniJ. SquireK. M
I just received my hard cover books today however I had also downloaded the audio book. I love audio books because I can listen while I work. I couldn’t wait to listen to RPE’s new book. Once again he did not disappoint! His Christmas Memory was wonderful. It’s always awesome to read or listen to his books especially the audio ones when he is the narrator. Listening to him talk about his actual childhood puts us as readers into a glimpse of him and what made him the writer he is today. Well done Richard Paul Evans…yet another fantastic novel. Your loyal fan, Toni
Til4everToniJ. Sq
I haven’t read yet as I just received it but I’ve been a fan since his very first book. Not once was I disappointed! He’s my favorite author of all time and his books are page turners. This one is to be more of his own personal story so I’m very excited. There’s a long story to how much this author has meant to me, but he made such a difference to the lives of both my dear mom and I. She loved reading his books and was waiting for one before she passed so I laid a signed copy of one of his books with get her so she’d go to Heaven with one of his gifts she so loved. Don’t ever hesitate to purchase from him! He’s a legend in our time! Thank you RPE🙏
