Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Christmas in Canaan / Kenny Rogers and Donald Devenport / 325 pages / Winter Holiday Themed Book

Christmas in Canaan is about the importance of having a place.  "A place where you're loved.  Accepted."  Although the story begins with a fight between 2 boys, DJ and Rodney, it ends with a heartwarming reunion of the 2 boys, now grown men, and the Burton family.  After the death of his Aunt, young Rodney is taken in by the Burton family.  his stories are eagerly received by his new family and eventually make him a well-to-do, renowned playwright.  The celebration of Christmas by this family having hard times will bring happy tears to your eyes!!

"As long as there was family, ther would always be some Christmas."
"Love is made perfect only through sacrifice."

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