A Christmas Home

By: Greg Kincaid

Narrated by: Mark Bramhall

Length: 5 hrs and 51 mins

Publisher's summary

The touching sequel to the beloved novel A Dog Named Christmas.

On Sunday, November 29, 2009, more than 12.5 million families fell in love with the television adaptation of the novel A Dog Named Christmas. Within forty-eight hours after the Hallmark Hall of Fame movie aired, the initial run of twenty thousand DVDs sold out. Two years later, when Christmas with Tucker, the prequel to the McCray family stories, was released, it was described by Dean Koontz as “a perfect Christmas read,” by A. J. Jacobs as “lovely and poignant,” and by Publishers Weekly as “cute, hopeful, and heartwarming.” Now, the much-anticipated third installment, A Christmas Home, will prove to be yet another holiday classic.

Watching their children move out and live independently is a difficult task for many parents—but for George and Mary Ann McCray, it’s nearly impossible. Even though Todd, their disabled son, is in his twenties, George and Mary Ann fear that he cannot thrive without their support and supervision. But Todd is determined to be his own person—and he has a dog named Christmas and an entire community ready to help him find his way.

Greg Kincaid, New York Times bestselling author of A Dog Named Christmas, is a practicing lawyer specializing in divorce and family-law mediation. The father of five children, he lives on a farm in eastern Kansas with his wife and two dogs.

©2012 Greg Kincaid (P)2012 Blackstone Audio

Worth a listen

At first I wasn't too happy with this book, I didn't and in some ways not as good as a Dog Named Christmas, but in the end it was better in it's own way.

I'm so happy I stuck with it. I'd have to recommend this book to anyone who liked the first book.

best animal book ever

This book kept me on my toes. So many wonderful changes and the best ever ending. My cats didn't like it but we know why!

A Christmas Home

wonderful story. I have listened to all three stories. I felt like I was part of the family. I felt all the emotions listening to these stories as if I were living them right along with the characters. Great job Greg Kincaid

Another great book!

Another great book by Kincaid! This is the third I've read and enjoyed every bit as much as "A Dog Named Christmas" and "Christmas With Tucker." I love his books.

The third installment just as entertaining as the first!

I came upon this third book in the series after realizing that the movies Christmas with Tucker and A Dog Named Christmas were part of a book series by Greg Kincaid. What a pleasure to read and it did not disappoint! Funny, inspiring, romantic all wrapped into a new adventure in the McCray Family.

Dont you just love warm hearted Christmas Stories!

Any additional comments?

I always love Christmas time with the stories that authors come out with to cheer our holidays up. This is a continuation of a dog named Christmas which takes us to when Todd reaches adulthood and how he is coping with his disability and Christmas. A must read all, teary and heart warming story! Thank you Greg Kincaid for not disappointing your fondest readers.

cute

heartwarming story. I loved this one and the first one - a dog named Christmas

A Touching Christmas Dog Story

Would you listen to A Christmas Home again? Why?

I would definitely listen to this again. I love the plot and characters, and the narrator does an excellent job of distinguishing characters' voices and making them come alive.

What other book might you compare A Christmas Home to and why?

There are two books to which I would compare this: A DOG'S JOURNEY and A DOG'S PURPOSE by Bruce Cameron. Although the stories in these books are told from the point of view of the dog, they're still comparable to A CHRISTMAS HOME because they are all about how dogs can change lives for the better.

Which scene was your favorite?

My favorite scene was close to the end of the book when Tod announces to family and friends during a Christmas brunch that he has found a job in another city. He proves to his parents that despite his developmental disability, he can find a job and make his own way in the world.

If you could rename A Christmas Home, what would you call it?

I can't think of a better name for this book. Christmas is the name of Tod's dog who helps him realize his potential as a dog trainer. Most of the story takes place during the holiday season, and at the end of the book, Tod makes the ultimate sacrifice by leaving Christmas with his parents when he moves away to his new job, making his parents' farm a true Christmas home.

Any additional comments?

This book is about how dogs can help people with disabilities. For six years, I cared for my totally blind husband who was partially paralyzed as a result of two strokes. I considered getting him a service dog but didn't want the added responsibility of caring for an animal, too. Now that my husband is gone, I wish I had at least looked into it. I might have found someone like Todd to train the dog to do things for my husband that he couldn't do himself. It might have actually made my life easier and his life more fulfilling. I hope others who read this book will consider getting a service dog for themselves or for loved ones who need help.

Heartwarming Christmas story

What made the experience of listening to A Christmas Home the most enjoyable?

The reader brought the characters to life.

What was one of the most memorable moments of A Christmas Home?

Christmas caroling.

Have you listened to any of Mark Bramhall’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Another fine performance.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Todd's concern and care after the flood.

Any additional comments?

I've read all 3 books in this series and have enjoyed all of them.

Warms Your Heart

Would you listen to A Christmas Home again? Why?

A sweet, wonderfully told story! Kincaid is a brilliant writer and encompasses all things Christmas!

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Listening to Bramhall read warms my heart!