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KEEPING CHRISTMAS by Dan Walsh

"I am extremely touched by this real "tear-jerker""

By: Dan Walsh

Genres: Holiday | Contemporary | Romance

Posted: August 26, 2015

In KEEPING CHRISTMAS, empty nesters Judith and Stan Winters are spending their first Thanksgiving and Christmas alone. All three children, spouses and children have all moved to jobs away from Florida. The only things they leave behind are the memories and homemade ornaments, now called ugly ornaments that Judith can't bear to hang.

Delving into a real funk, Judith's depression is denying her the right to enjoy the holidays. Even decorating the house and tree for Christmas, and it's especially unbearable to take out the "ugly ornaments" that took years and years for her children to make. Stan and his friend Barney continue their normal routine in Mount Dora, Florida, planning the purchase of their new fishing boat, at first oblivious to the depth of Judith's depression. Every effort only seems to land her further and further in depression. It will take an extreme sacrifice by Stan to give her the only gift that will bring her out of her suffering.

I have not had the pleasure of reading any stories written by Dan Walsh before but have to say I couldn't have been more impressed with this man's ability to create such a touching tale. KEEPING CHRISTMAS is definitely one of those poignant and beautiful stories that will last forever. No one could have written a story with more feeling or emotion than Dan Walsh has. I am extremely touched by this real "tear-jerker" and hope to read more from this astounding author.

Book Summary

For the first time since their children were born, empty nesters Judith and Stan Winters spent Thanksgiving without the kids, and it's looking like Christmas will be the same. Judith can't bring herself to even start decorating for the holiday; her kids always hung the first ornaments on the tree, ornaments they had made each year since they were toddlers. Sure they were strange-looking--some could be called downright ugly--but they were tradition. A tradition she's heartbroken to miss this year.

With Judith refusing to decorate the bare spruce tree in their living room, Stan knows something must be done. And his only hope for saving the holiday is found in a box of handmade ornaments.

Fan-favorite Dan Walsh invites readers to enjoy this nostalgic Christmas story that celebrates all of our most cherished seasonal traditions, especially the importance of family. Readers will join in remembering the things that make their own Christmas season so special.

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Keeping Christmas by Dan Walsh

Keeping Christmas

by: Dan Walsh

Revell
September 1, 2015
On Sale: September 1, 2015
Featuring: Judith Winters; Stan Winters
224 pages
ISBN: 0800721195
EAN: 9780800721190
Kindle: B00XNPCI2M
Hardcover / e-Book

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