I'll Be Home for Christmas
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More like 3.25 stars... sorry
This is a tough one to review for me for several reasons. There was a lot to like about the story, but also some things that took away from it. The heroine, Maggie, was very difficult to like because she had so much anger in her. I tend to steer away from hostile and angry people in my own life because I have learned that only God can change that. So rather than wanting to throw a cyber arm over the heroine's shoulder and assure her that God had her best interest at heart I wanted to say, "Listen, chica, get over yourself. Stop hurting Will. He's too good for you." Not exactly a sympathetic attitude. This could have been worked through better if her anger hadn't kept coming to the forefront and she hadn't kept rejecting Will. She was over the top there, IMHO.
I enjoyed the setting, the Christmas tree farm, the WAVES job, etc. I felt my patriotism swelling here and there as the result of some of the exquisite wording regarding veteran's and dying for a good cause. We've lost site of that this day in age. Then again, some wars weren't pivotal to our future like WWII. Anyway, I grieved some similar losses with the characters. I admired their fighting through struggles with faith. I loved the candle light ceremony and what it represented. Got a tad misty there. :) There was a good message that if love is really there, it will still be there after separation. Also, never giving up hope and praying for your loved ones at war. There was a lot of good Scripture in her and sound spiritual content/doctrine, but a few times it sounded a tad preachy (I hate that word) and other times it was natural sounding. So I had mixed feelings there. I couldn't believe how hard headed Maggie was and naive when it came to Brent, but that's another story for another day. The hero and heroine spent too much time apart for my tastes. Regardless, this was a good read for people who enjoy WWII era books and stories with Christmas themes.
December 1, 2010
One For The Heart!
Julie Cannon's prose is magical and the narrative is absolutely captivating. I loved every word. This story of Maggie Culpepper and William Byrd, set during World War II, will keep you reading late into the night. It not only grabbed my heart, it changed it. Read this book. You'll see what I mean. A treasure of a book that captures the spirit of what it truly means to go home.
November 20, 2010
This is a classsic fantasy for all people who beleive in Christmas and miricles. This book is a great and touching book! I would definately reccoment it to anyone! I love classic tales and this is my favorite. Normally i wouldnt judge a book by its cover but this one you can tell is terrific.
November 16, 2010
Inspirational book that I would read again.
I really enjoyed this book. It tranported me to a different era and was very inspirational!! I always look forward to reading Ms. Cannon's books!
October 20, 2010
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