I finished "A Christmas Memory" by Richard Paul Evans late last week. I don't know what to say except "Pass me a tissue!" I loved the book! Watching the friendship between Richard and his neighbor, Mr. Foster, unfold was heartwarming. However, it was heartbreaking to witness the aftermath of the war-related death of Richard's brother, and, subsequently, the downfall of Richard's parents' marriage. Of course, there were some loathsome characters, mainly Mrs. Covey, Richard's teacher, who was always finding fault with her students. Of course, nobody likes a bully, and this story had one! Mercifully, Mr. Foster was able to stop Richard's tormentor from doing so any longer, though not before Richard ended up with a "shiner" (black eye). Another great thing about the book--it included the recipes for the cookies and other treats mentioned in the book. I cannot tell a lie--I want to read this again just to finish out the year! I'm still in limbo over what book to start off 2023 with... It's a toss-up between "The Prayer Of Jabez" by Bruce Wilkinson and "The 5 Lessons A Millionaire Taught Me About Life & Wealth: For Women" by Richard Paul Evans. Either way, 2023 will begin with an inspirational "Journey Through A Book"!
