The Christmas Hope

A Novel

By: Donna VanLiere

Narrated by: Donna VanLiere, Oliver Wyman

Perennial New York Times bestsellers and Audie Award finalists The Christmas Shoes and The Christmas Blessing have become inspirational holiday classics, and Donna VanLiere's The Christmas Hope, adapted to a movie of the same name, is poised to become a seasonal favorite in its own right.

Patricia and Mark Addison have long given up the hope of having a meaningful Christmas. But this year, Patricia's job as a social worker will lead her to a very special five-year-old. Against her better judgment, Patricia bends the rules and takes the little girl to her own home. Through the presence of Emily in their house, and her penetrating questions about heaven, the Addisons learn that there is no sorrow so great that faith cannot help you find your way through. And Christmas will once more be a time of joy in their home.

The Christmas Hope is a story of love in the face of loss, joy when all seems hopeless, and how light can shine into the darkest places.

Listen to more of Donna VanLiere's Chistmas stories.©2005 Donna VanLiere (P)2005 Audio Renaissance, a division of Holtzbrinck Publishers, LLC

Critic reviews

"VanLiere serves up another heart-tugging holiday tale." (Publishers Weekly)

Heartwarming

This is another heartwarming Christmas story by Donna VanLiere that’s extremely fitting for the season.

my favorite Christmas book!

I first read this book as a teenager and have read it every Christmas since! Sorrow and pain CAN lead to Hope and Joy if only we have the courage to chase after it! The intentional love of people in this book is too beautiful for words!!!

Heart-warming

Donna not only writes a wonderful Christmas story, but she is superb at bringing the characters to life!

VanLiere does not disappoint.

This story was heartwarming. The way the characters are intertwined are always cleverly done by VanLiere. This is a must-listen.

Christmas Hope Series

I loved listening to these books as much as I have reading them. I smiled and I cried, just as I did reading them.

Angels

Thank you for a terrific Christmas Story .. It brought tears but happy tears after.. I love a Happy Ending

very good book.

enjoyed the storyline, and narration. glad it had a happy ending, and that Mark and Patricia rekindled their love for each other through the presence of a child.

A heartwarming Christmas Story

While I am not a religious individual and there were definite undertones of a religious story, they were subtle and, let’s face it, to be expected in a Christmas Story.

This story was well written and beautifully narrated. It was perfect for a relaxing Saturday morning read as the holiday season wraps up.

Real Hope

This is a timeless classic. loved the book when it came out and have enjoyed it more listening to it. recommend to all ages.

Christmas Hope

I have had this book n my library from the time it was on a cassette tape. I am so appreciative that I found it on Audible. I listen to this wonderful story every December.