Monday, November 17, 2008

Book giveaway

My Mother’s Wish

by Jerry Camery-Hoggatt


An affecting tale, My Mother’s Wish will remind you of the power of grand hopes and effect of impossible expectations. You’ll witness the influence every life has on another, and you’ll find new reasons to believe in the comfort and joy in an everyday, American version of the story of Christmas: being known and loved, just as you are.


I really enjoyed this book. It honestly took me less than half an hour to read and left me with a happy peaceful feeling. It really wasn't at all what I expected and I look forward to reading it many more times when I need a pick-me-up. (Actually that might be right now). This would be a wonderful gift or book to add to your collection.

Want to win it? Just leave a comment telling me what your favorite Christmas story is. I only ship to the U.S. I will choose a winner Friday, November 21. Good luck!

Want to buy it?

- www.Amazon.com

- www.ChristianBook.com

- www.FamilyChristian.com


Summary:

A grandfather’s song turns a diner into hallowed ground, like a church. A contrary girl with a gypsy heart feels the tug of home. A mother, far away, confronts impossible expectations. And a truck driver named Jedidah keeps his foot on the gas to sweep you into an unforgettable story of belonging and grace.

Readers looking for a meaningful, powerful read on a winter’s evening or with the family will love the rich 1960s nostalgia captured in the Midwest of Jedidiah’s and Ellee’s story; the peace found when family strife boils over, and the gentle reminders of the influence and effect every life has on another.

My Mother’s Wish is an unforgettable, powerful tale that ends on a memorable Christmastime note, but will be cherished and reread year-round for its bold message of grand hopes, impossible expectations, and the gift of grace that comes in between.

Author Bio:

Jerry Camery-Hoggatt, Ph.D., is professor of New Testament at Vanguard University, in Costa Mesa, California. A professional storyteller, he is the author of the highly-acclaimed Christmas stories When Mother Was Eleven-Foot-Four (in trade adult and children’s picture book editions) and Givers of Gifts; plus Irony in Mark’s Gospel and Grapevine: A Spirituality of Gossip. His passion is theology and storytelling, which he believes are meant to go together. Jerry and his wife, Shaleen, are the parents of three children.

6 comments:

  1. My favorite Christmas story-the original one. Second favorite is A Charlie Brown Christmas. clairjuly@yahoo.com

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  2. My favorite Christmas story is Christmas Shoes!!
    Also the Night before Christmas!

    Carla
    cpullum(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  3. The Night Before Christmas is my favorite!

    jls_wss2003 at yahoo dot com

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  4. My favorite Christmas story is "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"


    email: keithadanielle[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  5. I like the Nutcracker. Thanks for entering me!

    Jamie
    smithchick7_at hotmail dot com

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  6. my fav is "the best Christmas Pageant ever" by Barbara Robinson. I love it.

    shelley23@gmail.com

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