The Real Story of Christmas

De: W. Cleon Skousen

Narrado por: Mark Deakins

Has the meaning of Christmas has been lost? How do you bring the true meaning of the holiday back to the season? If you want less focus on presents and more on Christian values, make sure your family has a copy of this book for your Christmas season.

In an era when Christmas is often portrayed as little more than a celebration of consumerism, many Christians are searching for a way to offer a deeper appreciation of the holiday to their children and family. New York Times Best Selling Author W. Cleon Skousen's The Real Story of Christmas reconnects the reader with what Christmas is supposed to be about: peace, goodwill, and the story of Jesus Christ. Skousen breathes new life into the Nativity story, with ample political and historical context. This book lets you meet the people who knew Jesus during his time on earth. Mary and Joseph, Zacharias and Elizabeth, Simeon and Anna, and the three wise men, are brought to life with details of how they learned of the Savior's coming, and their search for the Child Christ.

Dr.Skousen describes in vivid detail the profound experiences these people had when their faith led them to recognize Christ for who He really was, and how we can find the real spirit of Christmas by seeking Christ, and practicing peace and goodwill.

Elizabeth W. Roach, reviewing for the Association of Mormon Letters, showered the book with praise, noting that "Dr. Skousen's 'The Real Story of Christmas' reads like it springs from a father wanting his family to know about what matters most."

The book also includes Luke 2, the original biblical account of Jesus's birth and parts of His childhood.

The Real Story of Christmas is a quick read, separated into sections: the perfect book for a few cozy nights of bringing your family closer to Christ--and to each other--during Christmastime.

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the real story

loved it. It was really a good read about the real meaning of Christmas and I loved it.

The Real Story

This book should be read to the family every Christmas. A moving story of our Savior.

Best Christmas book I've found

What made the experience of listening to The Real Story of Christmas the most enjoyable?

I love the easy to follow bible references great story chain of Christmas

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

Mark dealings always does a fantastic job, I feel like I'm living in the book.

Any additional comments?

Great buy well worth the content and I love the narrator!

very good

The historical details of the birth of Christ and the true story of Christmas.

A Timeless Account

Any additional comments?

A story you're drawn to at least once a year told with facts that are often overlooked or unknown. A great companion listen to so many other accounts.

The Christmas Spirit

Would you consider the audio edition of The Real Story of Christmas to be better than the print version?

Mark Deakins does such a great job in narrating this book. It has been a tradition to read this book every Christmas Eve and Mark has a flawless performance.

What did you like best about this story?

I love the history the book gives about Christmas.

Which scene was your favorite?

It has to be the end of the book.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

The Real Story of Christmas puts me in the Christmas spirit ever year. I love this book and I am so thankful it is available as an audiobook.

Any additional comments?

The Real Story of Christmas is the best Christmas book out there. I highly suggest getting this one.

A Definite "Real Story"!

I loved this book! Mark Deakins is a strong orator and reads the text so you can understand it. It's nice to get the real story behind why Christmas is celebrated and how it should be remembered. One of the nice things about this book is that it is only a little over half an hour-anyone can take the time to listen to it! I plan on listening to it repeatedly and recommending it to family and friends!

Best Story Ever!

Would you consider the audio edition of The Real Story of Christmas to be better than the print version?

I haven't read the print version, though I don't think I will. This audiobook will be a Christmas tradition for my family while we sit around the lighted Christmas tree, listening to this remarkable event.

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

Mark Deakin is a master reader. Everything he reads is more enjoyable.

Any additional comments?

The Real Story of Christmas brings all the scattered scriptures and history together to make an intriguing, gripping, and hallelujah-exclaiming story - AND, it all really happened! Great audio book.

New Family Tradition

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

Our Christmas Tradition

What did you like best about this story?

The vivid details about Christmas and the events that lead up to the birth of Jesus. Also told in a story format that kept the kinds entertained.

What about Mark Deakins’s performance did you like?

I am a big Mark Deakin's fan. I purchased the book because of him. He did such a great job in The Maze Runner and so many other books.

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

I did listen in one sitting.

Any additional comments?

This is a new family tradition to listen to The Real Story of Christmas.

Great Listen for Christmas

What did you love best about The Real Story of Christmas?

Everything is well said in 35 minutes. The history of Christmas was amazing.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Jesus. Christmas would not matter if it was not for Jesus and Mary.

Which character – as performed by Mark Deakins – was your favorite?

The entire book was performed to perfection. Mark is a top narrator.

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

It sure was.

Any additional comments?

This is the book for Christmas!