The Christmas Blessing
There are some great Christmas books in Sora! Have you looked at this one yet?
During World War II, a young mother in trouble determines to give her baby a better life. Could a Christmas miracle make it possible?
When she receives the news in late 1944 that her baby's father was shot down in the South Pacific, Amelia Richards loses hope. Jobless and broke, she has nowhere to turn for help but her infant's paternal grandparents. The only problem is, they don't know that she--or their grandson--exists. When Amelia discovers that the family is wealthy and influential, dare she disclose the truth of her relationship with their son? Or could the celebration of the arrival of another unexpected baby nearly two thousand years ago be the answer to her dilemma?
Beloved author Melody Carlson pens a story of love, hardship, and reconciliation that will leave readers filled with Christmas joy.
REVIEWS FOR THE CLAUS UNIVERSE
- Carlson weaves a touch of suspense into this beautiful ode to faith, family, and the mysterious ways of God. It is 1944, and Amelia Richards finds herself a single mother to her infant child, Jimmy, after her fiancé, James, is called back to active duty and killed during the waning days of the war. Cast into deep depression, Amelia realizes that the baby is the only good thing in her life. She does the math and comes to the realization that her job as a beautician isn’t enough to sustain a family in a city as expensive as San Diego, so she makes the decision to find James’s family just before Thanksgiving, counting on the blessing of the holidays for good luck. Once in Rockford, Mont., all of her plans crumble as one disaster after another befalls her and baby Jimmy. Although circumstances might conspire against her, the nurturing, guiding hand of God is never far away. This light and sweet story blends the joys and miracles of the holiday season with a hint of mystery surrounding what actually happened to James during his final mission. Delightful prose and an affirming resolution will please readers of historical dramas and novels with strong spiritual foundations. Agent: Sara Fortenberry, Sara Fortenberry Literary.