Christmas is right around the corner . . . It’s the most wonderful season of all, and for the women of Christmas Lights, it’s a time of magic, good cheer, and, most of all, family. In this collection, we meet Katherine, Julianna, Adrianna, Cassandra, Victoria, Alexandra, and Isabella—seven women each wishing for their very own Christmas miracle. From Katherine, who is caring for an ailing loved one, to Cassandra, the busy mother of toddlers, and Adrianna, struggling with the difficulties of marriage, to Victoria, who is searching for a love to call her own, these stories perfectly capture the heart and soul of the holiday spirit. As Christmas Eve approaches, each woman strives to remember the reason for the season before coming together in a moving finale that celebrates the true meaning of Christmas. Full of festive cheer, Christmas Lights is the perfect stocking stuffer for fans of Debbie Macomber and Fannie Flagg—or anyone longing to rediscover the magic of Christmas.
In this book, Christine Pisera Naman, whose son Trevor was born on September 11, 2001, has gathered together striking black-and-white photos of her child and forty-nine other babies who share the same birthday. Gathered from each of the fifty states in the union, these shining faces give hope to our nation as its citizens reflect on the anniversary of September 11. With simple eloquence, the author shares two wishes that she has for each little one, such as: I hope that you find good in all people. I hope you catch snowflakes on your tongue. I hope you always have more than you need and share your plenty. I hope you are someone's dream come true.
Christine Naman wants you to know about her daughter, Natalie, the light of her life. A bright child with sparkling eyes and a personality to match. Raised in a loving household in an upper-middle-class neighborhood. A girl who excelled in the gifted program, look dance lessons, played the flute, and went to church. Natalie is also a narcotics addict. She has stolen from her parents, has disappeared for days, has sold her body for pills, and has hidden drugs in stuffed animals in her flowery, pink bedroom. Is love enough to save her from herself? About Natalie tells one woman's searingly candid but poignant story-known all too well by families across the country-and reveals the roller coaster of emotions and nightmarish experiences that come with loving an addict. There is despair and joy; denial and acceptance; rage and tranquility. interspersed is Natalie's compelling poetry, revealing the unvarnished truth of her struggle. By sharing the difficult days of isolation, guilt, pain, and humiliation that being the parent of an addict can bring, Naman offers comfort and consolation to others in similar circumstances. Ultimately, About Natalie is a story of loving no matter what, keeping the faith, battling hard, and getting back on the right road. Book jacket.
Christine Naman wants you to know about her daughter, Natalie, the light of her life. A bright child with sparkling eyes and a personality to match. Raised in a loving household in an upper-middle-class neighborhood. A girl who excelled in the gifted program, look dance lessons, played the flute, and went to church. Natalie is also a narcotics addict. She has stolen from her parents, has disappeared for days, has sold her body for pills, and has hidden drugs in stuffed animals in her flowery, pink bedroom. Is love enough to save her from herself? About Natalie tells one woman's searingly candid but poignant story-known all too well by families across the country-and reveals the roller coaster of emotions and nightmarish experiences that come with loving an addict. There is despair and joy; denial and acceptance; rage and tranquility. interspersed is Natalie's compelling poetry, revealing the unvarnished truth of her struggle. By sharing the difficult days of isolation, guilt, pain, and humiliation that being the parent of an addict can bring, Naman offers comfort and consolation to others in similar circumstances. Ultimately, About Natalie is a story of loving no matter what, keeping the faith, battling hard, and getting back on the right road. Book jacket.
Christmas is right around the corner . . . It’s the most wonderful season of all, and for the women of Christmas Lights, it’s a time of magic, good cheer, and, most of all, family. In this collection, we meet Katherine, Julianna, Adrianna, Cassandra, Victoria, Alexandra, and Isabella—seven women each wishing for their very own Christmas miracle. From Katherine, who is caring for an ailing loved one, to Cassandra, the busy mother of toddlers, and Adrianna, struggling with the difficulties of marriage, to Victoria, who is searching for a love to call her own, these stories perfectly capture the heart and soul of the holiday spirit. As Christmas Eve approaches, each woman strives to remember the reason for the season before coming together in a moving finale that celebrates the true meaning of Christmas. Full of festive cheer, Christmas Lights is the perfect stocking stuffer for fans of Debbie Macomber and Fannie Flagg—or anyone longing to rediscover the magic of Christmas.
In this book, Christine Pisera Naman, whose son Trevor was born on September 11, 2001, has gathered together striking black-and-white photos of her child and forty-nine other babies who share the same birthday. Gathered from each of the fifty states in the union, these shining faces give hope to our nation as its citizens reflect on the anniversary of September 11. With simple eloquence, the author shares two wishes that she has for each little one, such as: I hope that you find good in all people. I hope you catch snowflakes on your tongue. I hope you always have more than you need and share your plenty. I hope you are someone's dream come true.
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