Friday, December 5, 2008

The Paperbag Christmas- Review

A few weeks ago someone.. (I am sorry I can't remember who) was hosting a give away for The Paper bag Christmas by Kevin Alan Milne on their blog. I entered the giveaway because I love to read and there is usually nothing better than a great holiday story.. Well, I didn't win the give away : ( A few weeks later I received an email asking if I would be interested in reading the book.. They would send the book to me and all I would have to do is a review on my blog. First of all, I had a couple read it. I had never had anything like this happen to me.. I wanted to make sure it was legit. I am a dork, I know.. Well I decided to respond and in just a few days I received the book on my door step..

I quickly opened it up and finished the book in one sitting. I absolutely loved it.

Milne’s touching novel reminds readers of caring, friendship and sacrifice. How often do we get carried away by the gifts and hustle of Christmas activities and forget what Christmas is really all about? Read Paper Bag Christmas and rediscover one of the true meanings of Christmas.

I totally recommend this book to everyone who loves to read a good book that will make them laugh and cry. A book that makes you think.. and put your priorities straight.

You can purchase the book here: The Paper bag Christmas

17 comments:

larkswing said...

I love Christmas books! I will have to check this one out!

Smiles!

Becky W said...

oooh I will have to check this one out! I got all my Red Shoe books and Christmas Shoe series out the other day! Can't wait!

Annikke said...

I love books and am in need of a good Christmas one... off I go to check this one out!

He & Me + 3 said...

Sounds like one I should be able to finish...LOL It takes me forever to get through a book.

Jo-Jo said...

First of all that is great that someone wanted you to do the book review!

Sounds like a good read I may have to pick it up!

Claremont First Ward said...

I'll definitely have to check this out!

Ruby Red Slippers said...

I love Christmas books, too. (How can I be a book reviewer???) That is the job for me!!! Free books?? I love it!

Megan said...

Thanks for posting this!

Jennifer said...

I won this book in a giveaway! Maybe the one you didn't win..lol! I loved it too! Made me cry..lol! My 8 yr old son is reading it now! That's what I liked about it-that you can be 8 and up and still enjoy it!

Unknown said...

Thanks for the recommendation!

Elaine at Matters of the Heart) said...

Wow, that was neat... Sounds great, I will have to check it out. Sounds like it might make a great little gift too.

Speaking of gifts. I was wondering what types of gifts preK teachers like to get. This is our first time shopping for a preschool teacher and I was not sure. I was also wondering if you guys like to recieve pictures of the kids??? I thought I overheard our saying they hoped they got some when they were handing out our packets.. Any help would be greatly appreciated on this...

Rebecca Jo said...

Love to hear books recommended... I'll have to check this one out!

Heather Bug said...

What a compliment to get to read a book for free to have it reviewed by you! That's great! I'll have to check the book out. Hope you are having a great Saturday!!!

Unknown said...

I love a good book too! Thanks for sharing! I couldn't find your blog for a few days and I was totally panicking! : ). Today I made it my first priority to find you!

Grand Pooba said...

Do you think this book is good for 6'5" husbands who love video games, brownies and reads history books?

Pleasant Living said...

Sounds like a good one!

Straight to Your Hart said...

I love books that cause you to reflect and help you be a better person..will be checking out!