• The Christmas Sweater

  • By: Glenn Beck
  • Narrated by: Glenn Beck
  • Length: 4 hrs and 49 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (708 ratings)

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The Christmas Sweater

By: Glenn Beck
Narrated by: Glenn Beck
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Publisher's summary

The #1 New York Times best-selling author and renowned radio and television host Glenn Beck delivers an instant holiday classic about boyhood memories, wrenching life lessons, and the true meaning of the gifts we give to one another in love.

"We weren't wealthy, we weren't poor - we just were. We never wanted for anything, except maybe more time together...."

When Eddie was 12 years old, all he wanted for Christmas was a bike. Although his life had gotten harder - and money tighter - since his father died and the family bakery closed, Eddie dreamed that somehow his mother would find a way to have his dream bike gleaming beside their modest Christmas tree that magical morning.

What he got from her instead was a sweater. "A stupid, handmade, ugly sweater" that young Eddie left in a crumpled ball in the corner of his room.

Scarred deeply by the realization that kids don't always get what they want, and too young to understand that he already owned life's most valuable treasures, that Christmas morning was the beginning of Eddie's dark and painful journey on the road to manhood.

It will take wrestling with himself, his faith, and his family - and the guidance of a mysterious neighbor named Russell - to help Eddie find his path through the storm clouds of life and finally see the real significance of that simple gift his mother had crafted by hand with love in her heart.

Based on a deeply personal true story, The Christmas Sweater is a warm and poignant tale of family, faith, and forgiveness that offers us a glimpse of our own lives - while also making us question if we really know what's most important in them.

©2008 Mercury Radio Arts Inc. (P)2008 Simon & Schuster

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This was a wonderful heartfelt story!

I enjoyed this audio book from beginning to the end. Glenn Beck gave a fabulous performance.

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Amazing

I loved this book. The story part of it is very similar to my own real life story, so it deeply touched my heart! Thank you Glenn Beck for such a lovely book!!

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Christmas tradition

This will definitely be on my list to listen to every December🙌🏻🎄 Jesus is the reason for the season

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Incredible story… what a gift for Christmas

I picked up this book from the library for free, I gave it to my friend as a Christmas gift before reading it myself. I felt guilty for giving her something I didn’t bother to read, so I decided to purchase the audio book and listen it before I see my friend again. I’m so glad I did it. God spoke to me through this story and He will speak to you as well. Thank Glen (Eddie) for sharing this story with us. There is so much more ahead of us and thank you Heavenly Father for second chances.

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The passion of the story

I was surprisingly surprised by the passion and sincerity of the story. A wonderful Christmas story of love, forgiveness, and redemption.

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Excellent Christmas Story

Although I listened to this story by myself the first time; I will listen to it again with my children 9 and 11 while traveling over the Holidays. This is a great book for those who want to remind our children that Christmas isn't about presents. There are things in life that you can't put a price tag on. Any child who listens to this story would have to be pretty selfish not to give up the hottest Christmas toy for a sweater that their Mom handmade for them. This is the first time I've ever read or listened to any of Glenn Beck's material and I look forward to following him - he packed a punch and left an impression in four short hours.

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The Christmas Sweater

Glenn Beck made this story come to life. My husband saw it live, we both read the hardcover book and I listened to the audiobook. Know matter how you view it, this book is great, full of emotion, so have your kleenex handy. :J

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Loved it

I loved this story! I cried like a baby at times listening to it. High recommend!

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Wonderful

If you could sum up The Christmas Sweater in three words, what would they be?

Inspirational , emotional , wonderful

Who was your favorite character and why?

They all were strong and important.

What about Glenn Beck’s performance did you like?

Heartfelt


Any additional comments?

I would highly recommend this book for anyone. God can and does change us all .

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I didn't like the way Beck read the story. I read this book long ago and enjoyed it so much more. Glenn was too loud and animated for my taste. I just felt yelled at for four hours! The story was a touching one was equal to a time in my life. Valuable insight!

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