I can't help myself - I have to share two reads this week! I wanted to really dig into the meaningful stuff, the stories that really makes us think, feel, and connect with our fellow human beings. So, here are my picks which are frequently on bookworm's lists to read around the holidays (and if they aren't, consider adding them):
The Deal of a Lifetime by Frederick Backman centers around a father and son who have gone years estranged and are just now reconnecting. The father decides to center most of his conversation on a young girl fighting with childhood cancer and through his tales about her, he speaks volumes about himself. When he learns that he might be able to change the future of this girl's fate, he has to understand what his life has been worth, and the only way he can only do that is through his son. With both humor and compassion, this story centers on how our legacy lives on when our time is finally up.
The Greatest Gift by Philip Van Doren Stern immediately made my list when I learned that it inspired one of my favorite movies "It's a Wonderful Life". Supposedly, it is said that it came to the author in a dream one night, and it gets even more Christmas tale-like when Stern decides to send it out as his Christmas card. One of the 200 cards he sent out eventually ended up in the hands of Frank Capra who shared it with Jimmy Stewart, then the rest is history. If you enjoy the timeless, inspirational movie, this short story that inspired the classic movie should be at the top of your list!
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