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Lost December

By: Richard Paul Evans
Narrated by: John Dossett
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A heartwarming tale for the Christmas season, Lost December is a modern-day, Christmas-themed retelling of the story of the prodigal son.

When Luke graduates from Wharton with his MBA, his father, CEO and co-founder of Fortune 500 Crisp’s Copy Centers, is ready to share some good news: he wants to turn the family business over to his son. But Luke has other plans. Taking control of his trust funds, Luke leaves home to pursue a life of wanton pleasure seeking.

But when his funds run out, so do his friends. Humbled and alone, Luke takes a job at one of his father's copy centers. There he falls in love with a single mother and begins to understand the greatest source of personal joy.

©2011 Richard Paul Evans (P)2011 Simon & Schuster, Inc.

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Totally awesome!

this book is so completely awesome! It gives new insight into the story of the prodigal son and is moving and compelling. Well worth the listen...I had to stop driving near the end because of the tears in my eyes.

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excellent story

this author is on a roll. Another great story. and very well read too.

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Richard Paul Evans Seldom Disappoints

I started reading RPE books in the 1990s with The Christmas Box . . . and have continued over the years . . . He has a gift for writing stories of hope and love that will lift your spirits, especially around Christmas time . . . Lost December is no exception.

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Couldn't turn it off

This story completely reeled me in and wouldn't let go. Even though most of the scenarios in the book are rather extreme, I found myself really relating to the emotions of the characters and caring about each one individually.

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I loved it!

One of the best RPE books yet! I was touched multiple times byt the "realistic situations" and the "realistic natures" of the characters. I want all of my kids to read this to learn the lesson of choosing good friends. I cried multiple times reading this book. When i finished it, i started listening to it a second time.

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Love, loss, forgiveness & redemption

Once again, Richard Paul Evans has created a modern day story from a Biblical tale. The 'prodigal son' story of love, hope, forgiveness and redemption comes alive very specifically in a story from today's modern world.

When the son of a multi millionaire owner of a copier company goes off to graduate school, he gets caught up with a group who live the adage-'live, love, & laugh, for tomorrow you may die.' Of course, through every debacle imaginable, he goes broke.

Even though the reader basically knows how this story ends up, Evans has crafted a story that keeps the interest level right up there with the best of stories. It's hard to believe that anyone can read this book and not find their heart changed at it's conclusion. Well worth the read!!

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Can't fight karma

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

After about the first third of the book, I did listen to it in a sitting.

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I bought this book based on the high ratings. I had my doubts when it started, but loved it by the end. I did not know until after I finished the book that he is the author of "Sunflower" which I read and loved years ago.

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Truly enjoyed this story!

What made the experience of listening to Lost December the most enjoyable?

Held my attention throughout the story. Easy listening.

What did you like best about this story?

A feel good story, refreshing in these times.

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Luke confronting his father again.

If you could take any character from Lost December out to dinner, who would it be and why?

Luke, a person that learned leasons with morality.

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It was pleasant listening to the narrators voice.

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Syrupy sophomoric

This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

The reviews for this book were so misleading--please--this book is full of such unbelievable exaggeration. If you can't get to church and like pedantic sophistry--by all means--buy this book. It was a waste of credit for me. If I want to read theology, I will look for Henri Nouwen.

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Great Book!

I never stop listening to the story, I will now look at life differently and its a great listen..

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