A Christmas Blizzard

By: Garrison Keillor

Narrated by: Garrison Keillor

A wealthy and depressed man (thanks to the economy, he's not quite rich enough to expand his cache of paintings by Vincent Van Guy, the famed Dutch realist) bound for Christmas in the tropics is abruptly summoned home to North Dakota to visit an ailing aunt. He arrives just in time to be trapped there by a blizzard. The electricity goes out, and when it does, figures from his childhood appear, and historical figures too, for a festive candlelit holiday.

In his reverie, our man reaches an epiphany worthy of the season - he hears the harkening angels sing, he is awed by the silence of the night (dead quiet: not even TV), and when he is finally rescued, leaves North Dakota resolved to simplify his life.

©2009 Garrison Keillor. (P)2009 HighBridge Company

Critic reviews

“This polished production brims with seasonal cheer, caustic wit, and Keillor’s signature folksy style.” ( Publishers Weekly)

“Rife with imagination and humor.” ( Plain Dealer)

“In this manic lead-up to Christmas Eve, Keillor exhibits his brilliance for drawing spon-on caricatures.” ( The Washington Post)

An Odd Story of Middle-age Angst.

Well....even bad Keillor is still better than most others' efforts. I felt like the last chapter got left out. But it's still ol' Garrison - pathos and guffaws on every page.

wonderful, magical story.

This is a really wonderful , funny and charming Christmas story. Thank you for this Audible gift.

True Meaning of Life not just Christmas

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I loved this story. It brings to mind how different we all are and if we only take the time to listen we might understand each other. It was funny and thought provoking.

Which scene was your favorite?

The Christmas Eve dinner party

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

Great as always

Our greatest storyteller has done it again.
Such an easy thing to understand when he describes the details.
Just love this guy.

Warm & humorous winter story

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Recommend especially around Christmas...a grand winter story that is funny, reflective, and warms the heart!

Any additional comments?

Garrison is the superb midwestern storyteller!