• 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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  • 12-06-09

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Book length says 4 hrs. 49 mins. Mine only downloaded 4:24. Chapters 4 & 5 appear to be missing. I believe the book has 16 chapters, mine downloaded 14. Chapter 4 on iTouch list is actually Chapter 6.

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Christmas Sweater

Well done story with great messages. Easy listen.

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The Christmas Sweater

This book is incredible. Not only a holiday book--this is a book about love, appreciation, redemption and atonement. This is one for every library to be shared with the world.

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A new Christmas tradition

I enjoyed this book very much. My story is alot like his story...thanks for telling it to others.

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Close to my reality.

this book moved me in ways I can't say. I have lost my mom 7 years ago to stage 4 cancer in both her chest and brain. I miss her every day and wonder how I am surviving. they say God puts obstacles in your path to make you stronger. I am so tired and don't need anymore strength. God bless everyone.

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I Just Remembered…

I had a similar encounter with ‘Russell’ as a high school student. The book had some parts that reminded me of that. Some things are best left NOT forgotten. Thank you GB. And, thanks for “Agenda 21”. Someone had to say it.

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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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Great Christmas Read

I Loved the book and a great message for all to hear. It’s a wonderful story to read especially at Christmas!

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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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Heartwarming

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

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