The Christmas Sweater (Hardcover)
Posted on | October 14, 2009 |
From Publishers Weekly
In Beck’s debut novel, the conservative radio and TV host (An Inconvenient Book) makes a weak attempt at a holiday classic in the vein of It’s a Wonderful Life. Despite his single mother’s financial hardships, 12-year-old Eddie is certain this Christmas he will receive his much-desired Huffy bike. To his dismay, what he finds under the tree is “a stupid, handmade, ugly sweater” that his mother carefully modeled after those she can’t afford at Sears (one of fou (more…)
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October 14th, 2009 @ 5:13 pm
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.
October 14th, 2009 @ 5:40 pm
4.0 out of 5 stars
Thought-provoking and compelling
I thoroughly enjoyed it. I thought it was a completely true story, but Glenn explains at the end that while it was a true story, he novelized his experiences and condensed them…
October 14th, 2009 @ 8:15 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
A wonderful story for all ages!
This was a most wonderful book and I think anyone, at any age, will enjoy and learn from this great story.
October 14th, 2009 @ 8:30 pm
This book really lets you know what is important in life. A nice book to snuggle up with and remember the good and bad things in your own childhood.
October 14th, 2009 @ 11:37 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Christmas Sweater
The book was similar to the Shack. It was attention getting at first but as I read on I became engrosed in the story that was bitter with the world around him and later found he…
October 15th, 2009 @ 2:30 am
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.
October 15th, 2009 @ 3:26 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very enjoyable
This is a very nice story by a stellar man. I’ll be purchasing a few copies as gifts next Christmas…
October 15th, 2009 @ 8:34 am
4.0 out of 5 stars
I enjoyed it..
This book is at many times upsetting and depressing but you want to keep on reading it and do not want to put it down.
October 15th, 2009 @ 12:39 pm
4.0 out of 5 stars
The Christmas Sweater
As children, we thrive in an environment of stability with the love and guidance of our parents. We eagerly look forward to finding our most desired presents under the tree on…
October 15th, 2009 @ 2:05 pm
4.0 out of 5 stars
Heart wrenching & challenging
Glenn Beck did an amazing job of communicating the principles of loving someone to the degree that you put yourself second. Having lost a mother too, I understood….
October 15th, 2009 @ 6:14 pm
3.0 out of 5 stars
Okay for what it is
I wouldn’t say this is a bad book. It’s not great, but that’s not Glenn Beck’s fault, since the other writers no doubt did most of the work.
October 15th, 2009 @ 10:48 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Christmas Sweater
I really enjoyed this book. It was very interesting and emotional. I would highly recommend it to anyone.
October 16th, 2009 @ 1:44 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
It’s Glenn Beck!!!
Gave this as a Christmas gift. Was told that it was a great book. Although I haven’t read it, I listen to Glenn sometimes and find his style to be humorous, thougtful, serious,…