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Karen Kingsbury, author of 24 books, has warmed the hearts of millions with her tales of miracles. Gideon's Gift captures a Christmas miracle that touches a frail young girl and a gruff homeless man. It is a story of faith, charity, and spiritual rebirth.
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"A very quick read. It's definitely a "feel good" type book. I shared it with my kids and they enjoyed hearing about the story. At the end of the book, it provided ideas for the "Red Glove Project" that you can share as a family or community. "
— Aleli (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Heartrending and gentle…This second chance for two souls will give you goose bumps.”
— Deborah Bedford, author of A Morning like This
Gideon's Gift Listener Reviews
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" A very spiritual and uplifting story. For a short book, it has a powerful message. Life doesn't turn out the way you expect. The book inspires you to make every day count. "
— Tasha, 2/14/2014 -
" what a wonderful book for the christmas season. i was glued to this book! "
— Robin, 2/12/2014 -
" I loved this book! It was a quick read. A bit on the short side. "
— Deborah, 2/12/2014 -
" quite predictable, but a great story of love and service. "
— Peggy, 1/30/2014 -
" so far it is good. i just started so i am not that far. "
— Alyssa, 1/28/2014 -
" Wouldn't rank it anywhere near great literature, but it's a nice little Christmas story. "
— Sarah, 1/27/2014 -
" A very sweet, although predictable, story. "
— Judi, 1/27/2014 -
" Just wasn't very good...super sappy and juvenile "
— Amy, 1/27/2014 -
" Quite predictable story of the homeless man and the little girl with cancer. I don't mean to sound terrible, but it was just too much of the same as many stories during the holidays read. "
— Kathryn, 1/15/2014 -
" A great reminder of the true spirit of Christmas. "
— Megan, 12/23/2013 -
" I loved this! It is not at all imposssible for something like this to happen...Alot like some of the "God Wink" moments in SQuire Rushnells books. "
— Kat, 12/22/2013 -
" I really enjoyed this little book. We should not judge what the outside appearence of a person is, for we never no what path they have walked to bring them to their present circumstances. "
— Victoria, 11/20/2013 -
" touching - something that leaves an imprint on you <3 "
— Amber, 11/2/2013 -
" We read this as a family in December. The kids really liked it, it's a cute little story with a good message, and they have been recommending it to everyone. "
— Niki, 10/30/2013 -
" A very quick read. It's definitely a "feel good" type book. I shared it with my kids and they enjoyed hearing about the story. At the end of the book, it provided ideas for the "Red Glove Project" that you can share as a family or community. "
— Aleli, 10/19/2013 -
" A bit of a sappy Christmas read. Miracles do happen but this one's a bit hard to swallow. Still...not a bad read. "
— Donna, 10/15/2013 -
" Always a perfect story at Christmastime... "
— Tiffany, 8/24/2013 -
" This is for a book club next week. It's a nice, sweet, feel good story for the holidays. Made me think about some things. Not a lot of depth, but the message was more important. "
— Deanna, 7/16/2013 -
" Extremely predictable, but an excellent, feel good story that made me actually read portions aloud to my husband (of course he was held captive in the car). "
— Tracy, 7/12/2013 -
" I enjoyed this short story and actually listened to it rather than read it. It's a bit predictable but I love a book that you just feel good after reading it. This is one of those. "
— Joanne, 7/7/2013 -
" It's a Christmas Story. If you want a good cry then this will do it. I cried threw most of the book. The ending made it worth reading. "
— Sandy, 3/13/2013 -
" A sweet story to read to the kids. I really enjoyed it. "
— Autumn, 3/6/2013 -
" The perfect "quick" read. A sweet little Christmas story that ends all wrapped up with a pretty little bow on top! "
— Jo, 8/25/2012 -
" It is a really good book that states that there's is always a chance for miracles,especially Christmas miracles it also shows that God always does what is best for you. "
— Mahayla, 8/15/2012 -
" This was the perfect book to read on Christmas Eve! (Any other time of year I probably would have though it was too sappy). It's short and sweet. "
— Tammy, 4/6/2012 -
" Read this book in just a few hours. It was extremely uplifting in the midst of turmoil. Another excellent read. "
— Niki, 8/11/2011 -
" Powerful and one of Karen's best. "
— Jan, 8/9/2011 -
" This book was so good! I enjoyed it a lot! "
— Hannah, 7/25/2011 -
" This is by far my most favorite Christmas story. "
— Annie, 7/14/2011 -
" A very quick, tug-at-heart-strings type of read. Enjoyed it. "
— Kathleen, 4/1/2011 -
" I really enjoy this book! It was a great story how 2 lives can connect and help one another! "
— Pat, 1/22/2011 -
" Powerful little book! Wonderful story to read during the holidays.......and what an important message! <br/>If we all had the love, determination, and character of the little girl in this story.......We could change the world! "
— Terri, 12/29/2010 -
" A very powerful story that is great for Christmas. "
— Marta, 12/26/2010 -
" A sweet story to read to the kids. I really enjoyed it. "
— Autumn, 12/18/2010 -
" I believe in miracles. This is a sweet little Christmas story. "
— Debbie, 12/11/2010 -
" GREAT, BEAUTIFUL story about the relationship between a sick little girl and a homeless man - "Christmas miracles happen for those who believe...". "
— Marsha, 9/12/2010 -
" I loved this book. It made me smile & it made me cry. I read it in one sitting. I just couldn't put it down. "
— Terri, 8/27/2010 -
" My favorite of Karen Kingsbury by far. I keep waiting for the movie to come out. "
— Sue, 8/7/2010 -
" A bit of a sappy Christmas read. Miracles do happen but this one's a bit hard to swallow. Still...not a bad read. <br/> "
— Donna, 7/30/2010 -
" I love Karen Kingsbury and her inspirational books. From this book I learned it's better to give then to receive. And I learned about the Red Gloves Project. Which I think is a very good project. "
— Jennifer, 1/30/2010 -
" GREAT book to read your kids at Christmas! "
— Kirstie, 1/24/2010 -
" The perfect "quick" read. A sweet little Christmas story that ends all wrapped up with a pretty little bow on top! "
— Jo, 12/29/2009
About Karen Kingsbury
Karen Kingsbury, a New York Times bestselling novelist, is an inspirational storyteller with more than twenty-five million copies of her award-winning books in print. Her last dozen titles have topped bestseller lists, and many of her novels are under development as major motion pictures. Her Baxter Family books were developed into a television and series. She is an adjunct professor of writing at Liberty University.
About John McDonough
John McDonough, one of AudioFile magazine’s Golden Voices, has narrated dozens of audiobooks, and won eleven Earphones Awards. He is known for his narrations of children’s books, including Robert McCloskey’s Centerburg Tales and Albert Marrin’s Commander-in-Chief Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War. Outside of his audiobook work, he has starred in a revival of Captain Kangaroo on the Fox Network.