• 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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I loved it.

A wonderful, heartfelt, family, hope filled story with a happy ending. Thank you Glenn Beck.

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Uplifting and inspiring story

This story leads you down a path of healing and lands you in joy and appreciation for the life you were given.

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Read this one...

Beautiful, and touching story. It's so much more than that. Glenn is a master storyteller. Thank you Glenn

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Heartwarming

Great story and meaning! Inspirational to reflect on our own lives. Highly recommend for the Christmas season!

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Recommend to everyone!!!

What an inspirational story!! Beautifully written!! I’ve told everyone in my family they need to read!

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Very Rewarding Listen

This was great!

If you enjoy Glenn Beck on the radio, then you'll appreciate the fact this book was read by Glenn himself. The narration is perfect. I was glued to his story till the very end.

I'm not the type to write a review, but, I feel this book has given me something. So, in the simple act of giving back I felt compelled to write a little something nice. My way of saying thanks.

I don't think I'll ever forget this book.

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Dont Miss ths one

You will laugh, you will cry, and you will be blessed. This is going to be a classic in my way of seeing it.

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Excellent !

This is one of the greatest books I have ever listened to. The range of emotion is outstanding. Glenn Beck has really shown me the true meaning of life and I can see myself in many of the situations that are presented here and I feel everything that is intended through the book.

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Powerful Story

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What did you like best about this story?

The message of Hope and Redemption.

What about Glenn Beck’s performance did you like?

His character vocalizations. Having watched Glenn Beck's FNC program I felt like I got to really know the basis of his passion in this book.

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

The surprise ending and Glen's vulnerability to write about the painful events in his own life and share them.

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Wonderful

Couldn't stop listening. Thank you for this wonderful message of God's love and redemption. A must read!

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