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Home for Christmas: Stories for Young and Old (2002)

de Miriam Leblanc (Editor)

Altres autors: George Sumner Albee (Col·laborador), Pearl S. Buck (Col·laborador), Rebecca Caudill (Col·laborador), B.J. Chase (Col·laborador), Helene Christaller (Col·laborador)16 més, Arthur Gordon (Col·laborador), Elizabeth Goudge (Col·laborador), David Klein (Il·lustrador), Ger Koopman (Col·laborador), Madeleine L'Engle (Col·laborador), Selma Lagerlöf (Col·laborador), Nikolai S. Lesskov (Col·laborador), Opal Menius (Col·laborador), Katherine Paterson (Col·laborador), Reimmichl (Col·laborador), Peter K. Rosegger (Col·laborador), Ruth Sawyer (Col·laborador), Jack Schaefer (Col·laborador), Dorothy Thomas (Col·laborador), Henry Van Dyke (Col·laborador), Ernst Wiechert (Col·laborador)

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For readers who are tired of Christmas commercialism, or who feel that Santa Claus and reindeer don't tell the whole story, these classic gems provide a winning alternative. Selected for their insightfulness, spiritual value, and literary quality (nothing moralistic here) they project the spirit of the season in a fresh, compelling manner that will resonate with readers of all ages - from children too young to read to themselves, to parents and grandparents who enjoy reading stories aloud. Home for Christmas includes time-tested favorites by some of the world's most beloved children's authors - Pearl Buck, Selma Lagerlöf, Henry van Dyke, Madeleine L'Engle, Elizabeth Goudge, Rebecca Caudill, and Ruth Sawyer - as well as little-known European stories appearing in English for the first time.… (més)
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  Desiree_Reads | Jan 24, 2023 |
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Great collection of Christmas short stories. These are all uplifting and comforting reads from a variety of authors written over the last 100 years or so. Great reading by a fire with a warm beverage. ( )
  gpaisley | Mar 26, 2022 |
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Thanks to LibraryThing & Plough Publishing House for an advance reader's copy. All comments and opinions are my own.

This was a beautiful collection of short stories with the common theme of Christmas. It would make a wonderful gift for a family, and what a lovely tradition to gather round in the days before Christmas and read a story together each evening. There are 20 short stories, some longer than others, but each ultimately touching the heart as it conveys the true meaning of Christmas - treating people with kindness. Most of the stories were poignant, gentle, and seemed to be taken from a variety of folk tales, legends, and everyday people, representative of various countries and time periods. Writers include Madeleine L'Engle, Pearl S. Buck, Henry van Dyke and many authors I wasn't familiar with, but all were skilled.

While I enjoyed the book, I am taking off a star for the illustrations that introduce each story. They were done as black and white woodcuts, and almost all of them were scary looking and rather ugly. They presented the opposite of the warm and compassionate emotions you would feel while reading this collection. I kept asking myself: who chose this illustrator? Why use artwork that transmits harshness and fear?

But don't let the illustrations deter you, as this is ultimately a book of warmth and spiritual integrity that will resonate with readers of all ages, for years to come.

A special quote by Emmy Arnold introduces the book, and sets the stage for the stories on the following pages: "Even though Christmas is exploited for profit, even though its meaning is often corrupted, it is still the time of year that we feel the impulse to think of others. It is still the season of anticipation and joy. The brightness and fragrance of a Christmas tree under which gifts are laid - here is light and warmth; here is life and love." ( )
  PhyllisReads | Feb 10, 2022 |
“Home for Christmas” is a delightful collection of 20 tales, each by a different author, having some connection to Christmas. They extend from 8 to thirty pages. A few may seem familiar, the development of some predictable, but a few surprises add spice to the anthology. Drawn from a variety of cultures, each presents the spirit of Christmas in its own unique way.

I started reading this during the last week in Advent and planned to stop on Christmas or the day after and move on to the book for my next book club meeting. When my deadline came, I did not want to set it aside. I could read for another day, savor it for two, oh heck, the book club can wait until I have drawn every sip of enjoyment from this one.

“Home for Christmas” is a joy during the holiday season, or anytime you need your spirits lifted or a little of the magic of Christmas.

I did receive a free copy of this book without an obligation to post a review. ( )
  JmGallen | Dec 31, 2021 |
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I loved this collection of short stories which portray the true spirit of Christmas. Each story includes a black and white illustration. Some stories are classics, such as Rebecca Caudill's "A Certain Small Shepherd" and Henry Van Dyke's "The Other Wise Man." Others are by well-known authors such as Katherine Paterson, Elizabeth Goudge, and Madeleine L'Engle. I normally do not keep fiction books after reading them, but I will keep this collection because I anticipate re-reading it in Christmases to come. It's that good! I received this through LibraryThing's Early Reviewer program with the expectation of an honest review. ( )
  thornton37814 | Dec 12, 2021 |
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Nom de l'autorCàrrecTipus d'autorObra?Estat
Leblanc, MiriamEditorautor primaritotes les edicionsconfirmat
Albee, George SumnerCol·laboradorautor secundaritotes les edicionsconfirmat
Buck, Pearl S.Col·laboradorautor secundaritotes les edicionsconfirmat
Caudill, RebeccaCol·laboradorautor secundaritotes les edicionsconfirmat
Chase, B.J.Col·laboradorautor secundaritotes les edicionsconfirmat
Christaller, HeleneCol·laboradorautor secundaritotes les edicionsconfirmat
Gordon, ArthurCol·laboradorautor secundaritotes les edicionsconfirmat
Goudge, ElizabethCol·laboradorautor secundaritotes les edicionsconfirmat
Klein, DavidIl·lustradorautor secundaritotes les edicionsconfirmat
Koopman, GerCol·laboradorautor secundaritotes les edicionsconfirmat
L'Engle, MadeleineCol·laboradorautor secundaritotes les edicionsconfirmat
Lagerlöf, SelmaCol·laboradorautor secundaritotes les edicionsconfirmat
Lesskov, Nikolai S.Col·laboradorautor secundaritotes les edicionsconfirmat
Menius, OpalCol·laboradorautor secundaritotes les edicionsconfirmat
Paterson, KatherineCol·laboradorautor secundaritotes les edicionsconfirmat
ReimmichlCol·laboradorautor secundaritotes les edicionsconfirmat
Rosegger, Peter K.Col·laboradorautor secundaritotes les edicionsconfirmat
Sawyer, RuthCol·laboradorautor secundaritotes les edicionsconfirmat
Schaefer, JackCol·laboradorautor secundaritotes les edicionsconfirmat
Thomas, DorothyCol·laboradorautor secundaritotes les edicionsconfirmat
Van Dyke, HenryCol·laboradorautor secundaritotes les edicionsconfirmat
Wiechert, ErnstCol·laboradorautor secundaritotes les edicionsconfirmat
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For readers who are tired of Christmas commercialism, or who feel that Santa Claus and reindeer don't tell the whole story, these classic gems provide a winning alternative. Selected for their insightfulness, spiritual value, and literary quality (nothing moralistic here) they project the spirit of the season in a fresh, compelling manner that will resonate with readers of all ages - from children too young to read to themselves, to parents and grandparents who enjoy reading stories aloud. Home for Christmas includes time-tested favorites by some of the world's most beloved children's authors - Pearl Buck, Selma Lagerlöf, Henry van Dyke, Madeleine L'Engle, Elizabeth Goudge, Rebecca Caudill, and Ruth Sawyer - as well as little-known European stories appearing in English for the first time.

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