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The Christmas List: A Novel Audiobook
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A heartwarming and inspirational Christmas novel in the tradition of The Christmas Box, Grace, The Gift, and Finding Noel. The New York Times bestselling author of The Christmas Box and The Walk series returns with a holiday novel of hope, love, and redemption.
Dear Reader,
When I was in seventh grade, my English teacher, Mrs. Johnson, gave our class the intriguing (if somewhat macabre) assignment of writing our own obituaries. Oddly, I don't remember much of what I wrote about my life, but I do remember how I died: in first place on the final lap of the Daytona 500. At the time, I hadn't considered writing as an occupation, a field with a remarkably low on-the-job casualty rate.
What intrigues me most about Mrs. Johnson's assignment is the opportunity she gave us to confront our own legacy. How do we want to be remembered? That question has motivated our species since the beginning of time: from building pyramids to putting our names on skyscrapers.
As I began to write this book, I had two objectives: First, I wanted to explore what could happen if someone read their obituary before they died and saw, firsthand, what the world really thought of them. Their legacy.
Second, I wanted to write a Christmas story of true redemption. One of my family's holiday traditions is to see a local production of Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol. I don't know how many times I've seen it (perhaps a dozen), but it still thrills me to see the change that comes over Ebenezer Scrooge as he transforms from a dull, tight-fisted miser into a penitent, "giddy-as-aschoolboy" man with love in his heart. I always leave the show with a smile on my face and a resolve to be a better person. That's what I wanted to share with you, my dear readers, this Christmas -- a holiday tale to warm your season, your homes, and your hearts.
Merry Christmas
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"If you are looking for a cute Christmas easy read this is it. I don't remember who suggested him as an author but the book can seriously be read in like 2-3 hours, even if you are a slow reader. It's the story of a man whose obituary is published while he is still alive and he reads the comments online that people post about him which show him to be heartless so he sets out to change people's opinion of him. You might need a few tissues at the end!"
— Athornton (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Like his bestseller The Christmas Box, Richard Paul Evans’s novel exudes true holiday spirit.”
— Barnes & Noble, editorial review -
“Dossett gives a heartfelt and stirring reading, with nostalgic shades of Capra's It’s a Wonderful Life.”
— Publishers Weekly audio review -
“It’s possible that Santa just won’t come if there isn’t a new Evans holiday tale in his bag…Sure to be a bestseller.”
— Library Journal
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A New York Times bestseller
The Christmas List Listener Reviews
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" An inspiring Christmas story that will keep you riveted til the last word. "
— Loraine, 2/1/2014 -
" Bit distracting to have it set in a location that I am so familiar with. Found myself worried more about logistics than concentrating on the story. "
— Staci, 1/16/2014 -
" A, a nice story for the holiday season. A modern day Scrooge gets a wake up call and makes amends for his poor behavior. "
— Cathy, 12/27/2013 -
" A quick read...just like his other Christmas books...WONDERFUL! "
— Dawn, 12/26/2013 -
" Get out your tissues. This is a typical Evans book, but we all need a good cry every once in a while. "
— Academicsupport, 12/26/2013 -
" I read this in a little over an hour, by the fire, a few weeks before christmas. can it get better than that? "
— Larene, 12/22/2013 -
" Your typical feel good Christmas story! "
— Sonya, 12/19/2013 -
" I really didn't want to put this book down. I liked that the book was more realistic of the outcome of his list. "
— Wendy, 12/9/2013 -
" I'm almost finished with this one. It's a modern day Christmas Carol type story. I like it quite a bit. "
— Nikki, 10/18/2013 -
" I couldn't finish it. The character's transition from greedy and cruel to kind and wanting to make amends happened a little too quickly. It neede more substance. "
— Kris, 10/14/2013 -
" Oh my tear jerker! This was a good book- sweet, touching and really enjoyable. "
— Allyson, 9/30/2013 -
" I stayed up way too late finishing this quick read of a book. Enjoyed it but he does fail to mention that Jesus is the key to God's grace. "
— Emsmith, 8/7/2013 -
" Short read but intriguing and meaningful! "
— Erika, 5/31/2013 -
" This was a good book to read during the Christmas season. A real tear jerker. "
— Jane, 11/2/2012 -
" This was a good book about learning from mistakes and making things right. "
— Jessica, 10/11/2012 -
" For me, everything a Christmas story should be. "
— Tiffeny, 5/26/2012 -
" Hillarious and touching all "wrapped up" in one book. --Daena "
— Staff, 4/23/2012 -
" I enjoyed reading this book very much. It was a retelling of a classic (A Christmas Carol) Christmas tale, but a good reminder to remember the legacy we are leaving as we leave it. It left me feeling all motivated to be a better person. A great read during the holiday season. "
— Melanie, 8/30/2011 -
" It was all right... a little too predictable. I've liked other Richard Paul Evans books a lot more. "
— Denise, 8/24/2011 -
" Heartwarming.... it gave me a lot to reflect on! Sort of a modern day "Christmas Carol". What will our legacy be? "
— Michelle, 6/2/2011 -
" I didn't expesially like this book. The beginning and the middle made me irritated and the end was overly sentimental. It has a nice message. "
— Yvonne, 5/19/2011 -
" Good book with an important message (usual for this author). "
— Dorine, 5/6/2011 -
" I really liked the way he tells this story of ruthless, careless man who decides to try to make up for some of his wrongs. It's a terrific story of forgiveness and redemption and is realistic, in that, some of those hurt, he could not undo the hurt. Really good book. "
— Robyn, 3/19/2011 -
" Good but very predictable and not very realistic. He has great books but this is not one of them. "
— Liz, 3/19/2011 -
" I love this book.. i'll be back soon. I will give a review about this one. but thumbs up.... "
— Lady, 3/9/2011 -
" So good love Richards books, cried at the end. A quick feel good story. "
— Camala, 2/26/2011 -
" Muy linda historia. Yo diria que se trata mas bien de la voluntad y la perseverancia, mas que de si puede o no, cambiar una persona.Es una historia navidena que se puede leer en cualquier epoca del ano. "
— Raquel, 2/18/2011 -
" Although I don't think a lot of the author, I think many of his books, like this one, are really good. This one was a quick read, and it made me think of the kind of impact I leave on others. It's a great Christmas book! "
— Lisa, 2/12/2011 -
" Loved this story. Makes me realize what is truly important in life. "
— Darrelyn, 2/7/2011 -
" The book was like a bad Hallmark movie. Too unrealistic. I kept reading thinking that it would redeem itself, but it didn't. "
— Vicki, 2/6/2011 -
" This was a fun Christmas story. Richard Paul Evans at his best. "
— Jennifer, 2/5/2011 -
" Book Club book. Light reading. Remake of Scrooge. If only it were that simple to change your life and the people's lives you have affected. "
— Trudy, 2/1/2011 -
" Very good book! It reminded me a lot of the story of Scrooge. I'm glad he 'became good' so his dying wife could see that he was in there all along. "
— Cynthia, 1/31/2011 -
" I really loved this book. A very interesting idea brought to a fast, easy read. It had a great message without being preachy. It also made me cry (not that that's hard, but...). :) "
— Emily, 1/30/2011 -
" Loved it. What an amazing story line and what it teaches about repentance and that it is never to late. "
— Nichole, 1/27/2011 -
" One of the ONLY books that has ever made me cry. "
— Jennifer, 1/25/2011 -
" I loved this book! I loved the modern twist to A Christmas Carol and Scrooge. Very heart touching and thought provoking. "
— Keri, 1/16/2011
About Richard Paul Evans
Richard Paul Evans is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Christmas Box. Each of his more than thirty-five novels has been a New York Times bestseller. , the Romantic Times Best Women’s Novel of the Year Award, the German Audience Gold Award for Romance, five Religion Communicators Council Wilbur Awards, the Washington Times Humanitarian of the Century Award, and the Volunteers of America National Empathy Award .There are more than thirty-five million copies of his books in print worldwide, translated into more than twenty-four languages. Learn more at Facebook.com/RPEFans or his website RichardPaulEvans.com.
About John Dossett
Spencer Johnson, MD, is one of the world’s most respected thinkers and beloved authors. He earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Southern California, an MD from the Royal College of Surgeons, and medical clerkships at the Mayo Clinic and Harvard Medical School. He is a co-author of the New York Times bestseller The One Minute Manager, and more than forty-six million copies of his books are in print worldwide in more than forty-seven languages.