The Christmas Sweater
I was privy to a galley copy of Glenn Beck's The Christmas Sweater. The book is scheduled to release in stores November 11, 2008.
The book follows several years of a young boy after struggling with his family during one particular Christmas in the 70's. The story actually brought out thoughts and emotions from my own life that at times literally had me in tears. The story is an inspiring one and very timely. As Americans worry about the current state of our economy and in the next month begin to wonder what Christmas will look like, this book will have you counting your blessings. Seriously, I would pre-order this book and have it surprise you in November. It will make Christmas this year so much better for you.
As far as a critique...I doubt the writer's out there will find this as a literary masterpiece. Still, the story was good. Also, some might hesitate reading the book because Glenn Beck is Mormon. I actually had forgotten he was Mormon until after I had finished the book. Nothing in the book tipped me off.
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Thanks for the tip, I will watch for it!
Interesting--I know who Glen Beck is but did not know he is a mormon.
The book sounds good. :)
and he's black too...
Sounds bigoted, right?
@annonymous: I don't get it. What are you talking about? I don't know that much about Glenn Beck.
Glenn Beck is Mormon and a moron but he is not black. I think Stephen King said he reminded him of his retarded inbred uncle. I think Glenn Beck is always just one day away from melting down, I think that is why people listen to him on his radio show.
Maybe there are two annoymous people here. I have no idea what "black" has to do with anything. These comments are digressing.
I am reading The Christmas Sweater currently 11-30-08. It is a good read, definitely hits close to home for me. I was also surprised at the typo's in the copy I have.
Not a book to read if you are depressed although. wait and read it another time
I assume the "black" comment was sarcasm. Had this post mentioned that readers might be put off by Glenn's race, that would have sounded bigoted and offensive. But suggesting that it's natural that people might be put off by Glenn's religion didn't seem so. Kudos to that other anonymous for both wit and brevity. (You can tell I need both.)
Ah...I see now. Thanks for the clarification Jeehaw. It completely sailed over my head. It's a good point.
I now feel the need to explain. I commented about his denomination, not because it bothered me, but because I know it does bother a lot of people and I didn't want people to judge the book by it's author's faith without reading it. I enjoyed the book.
I would think religious preferences and beliefs are not always as obvious as racial differences.
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