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The Christmas Pearl
- Narrated by: Celia Weston
- Length: 3 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 10-23-07
- Language: English
- Publisher: HarperAudio
- Whispersync for Voice-ready
Regular price: $10.26
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- Debbie
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- 12-20-13
Never too old to learn or to love
I do like Dorothea Benton Frank's books. One of the most enjoyable things about them is the sweet as syrup southern drawl, and it is done just right. This tale of generations of one family growing up in the same family home exposes each of the homes occupants, warts and all. And time has not been kind to the family, not due in small part to the 94 year old grandmother's lack of confidence in her own daughter as a child and young woman. Isn't that always the way, though? We all have unhealed wounds, a big ole hole in our hearts from what we needed and never got . . . this audio book, happily doesn't try to "fix" all that . . . but deals with it in the here and now . . . by sending them a Pearl at Christmas time.
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- Thomas T.
- LaGrange, NC, USA
- 12-16-07
Get's you into the spirit of Christmas
I have read ALL of Dorothea Benton Franks books. I have enjoyed all of her books, except, "Full of Grace". I have listened to one of her 2007 book's the title was something like, "Island of the Mango Sunset". The narrator for that story was not good. However,
Celia Weston must be from "the low country" because in "The Christmas Pearl" she gets the charming, low country speech perfect. I've listened to the story 3 times just to hear the narrator's beautiful ennuciation of low country drawl. "The Christmas Pearl" is a wonderful story, typical Dorothe Benton Frank. I believe this will become a classic Christmas Story, to be LISTENED to year after year. This is truly a must listen! Deborah.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Cricket
- Washington, DC
- 11-18-16
Absolutely loved it
This book takes you on a journey! Christmas in the south with the old traditions. It reminded me of how my family prepared for Christmas leading up to the holiday. Lots of cooking, cleaning and pulling out all the special china, crystal, napkins, and silverware for all the delicious dishes that would be prepared.
Most of all it reminded me of the fun times spending with my mom and sisters decorating the house, cooking and talking way into the wee hours of the morning. Christmas is about family, memories and loving each other.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Susan
- Oroville, CA, United States
- 01-02-08
Magical
This was just the story I needed to generate a little Christmas spirit. It hits all the right notes: Nostalgia, Love, humor, imagination and the eternal hope that the Christmas season evokes without being too sappy. The narrator is delightful, I would swear she was just sitting next to me telling me her life story and the comeuppins her family gets. I think I will listen to this one every year from now on, I have a fondness for Christmas stories and this is my favorite so far.
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- Gillian
- Austin, TX, United States
- 12-24-17
You'll Want To Bake Cookies During This One--
--And at about 3 1/2 hours, it seems like baking/cooking would be the perfect activity to engage in whilst listening to The Christmas Pearl.
Sure, it's a tad predictable, which is kinda what I love about holiday books: Chaos, smallness of soul, a lack of hope... all morphing into warmth, love, and a willingness to experience the joy of being with others.
Theodora has such a sweet Southern charm, is so simply childlike even while she's being baldly honest and scathing about her family's shortcomings that I enjoyed wallowing in the syrup of the story. And Celia Weston does a delightful job in bringing not only her but the whole family and the gifted visitor to life.
Truly, I wished I was pouring out flour, sugar for cookies, and cutting butter into tossed flour for biscuits while I was enjoying this little Christmas book. A warm kitchen often goes with a warm heart!
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- Denise
- 11-02-16
Great story for the holidays
This was a nice Christmas Story enjoyed it
And brought back my memories of Christmas when i was young
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- Prime Customer
- 02-15-13
Every Family needs a Pearl at sometime
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
This book made my heart sing. It brought a warmth back to what family truely can be
What did you like best about this story?
The accomplishment of change when the mind wants it.. The warmth was there.
What about Celia Weston’s performance did you like?
The Character of Pearl you could just "see" her. I throughtly enjoyed her reading of all the characters.
Any additional comments?
This was a surprising book. It wasn't deep and it didn't follow with all the soppy Christmas stories . The spark of magic had an entirely different slant. I'd listen to another one.
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- Linda Shaw
- 12-21-18
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- 12-20-18
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