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The Christmas Shoes: A Novel Audiobook

The Christmas Shoes: A Novel Audiobook, by Donna VanLiere Play Audiobook Sample
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Read By: Paul Michael Publisher: Macmillan Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 2.00 hours at 1.5x Speed 1.50 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Christmas Hope Series Release Date: March 2003 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781593970291

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

54

Longest Chapter Length:

05:01 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

02:26 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

03:24 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

18

Publisher Description

Already a Christmas classic, The Christmas Shoes, is an extraordinary tale based on the remarkably popular song of the same name. The heartwarming story by NewSong instantly soared to the top of the charts, mesmerizing listeners. The books has captured the hearts of readers everywhere.

The Christmas Shoes follows the paths of a man and a boy through one fateful, snowy Christmas. Beautifully rendered and poignantly touching The Christmas Shoes tells a take of hope, love and faith.

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"The beginning of a great Christmas series. The narrator alternates between two stories that soon cross each other. Robert is a successsful attorney who is losing his family in the process of trying to get a better job. Nathan on the other hand has adifferent problem. Just only eight years old and he is going to lose his mother. Maggie, his mother, was diagnosed with cancer and it seems as she is not going to make it. Nathan desperate to make his mother happy before she goes to God, goes to the store and finds a pair of red shoes which he think will be great for his mother. While on the line, Robert, the attorney is there doing some last minute Christmas shopping. Finally it's Nathan's turn, but he does not have enough money. Suddenly losing hope, he turns to Robert ( who is right behind him) and asks for help telling him his story. At that moment Robert learns a valuable lesson. Somethimes the smallest things in our lives make all the difference."

— Alejandra (4 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “A heartwarming story.

    — Publishers Weekly
  • Heart-tugging...an inspiring Christmas story.

    — BookPage
  • A delightful book.

    — Tampa Tribune & Times
  • Heartwarming.

    — The Sanford Herald
  • Has precious gifts for all of us.

    — The Washington Times

Awards

  • Among shortlisted titles for Audie Award Finalist, 2003

The Christmas Shoes Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4.333333333333333 out of 54.333333333333333 out of 54.333333333333333 out of 54.333333333333333 out of 54.333333333333333 out of 5 (4.33)
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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Excellent book, perfect to get you in the Christmas spirit! "

    — Shonda, 2/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Good quick read, but I cried through nearly the whole book. "

    — Joy, 2/15/2014
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    " I really strongly dislike the Christmas Shoes song that is played over and over on the radio at this time of year, but this book (the story behind the song) was much better. The story is told in first person by the man who ended up paying for the little boy's shoes. It was a cute and touching little story, and a very quick read. "

    — Jodi, 2/10/2014
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    " Why are such books written? Why would one want to tug at my heartstrings so? Why would one make me refer this book to my mother & my sister? Why make me go hunt out the second in the series to continue this torture? Why, Why, Why??? I believe this book was also a song & a movie. "

    — Patrick, 2/8/2014
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    " This had me crying the whole time. It was such a good book though. The author did a good job winding the lives together and making it still clear. It will probably become a Christmas tradition. "

    — Lindsey, 2/3/2014
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    " Whatlove really means at Christmas time "

    — Grandma, 2/2/2014
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    " I listened to this book after eye surgery. Crying was not recommended, but unavoidable. Love knows many forms and this story shows some of them. "

    — Ginny, 1/22/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " My Favorite Christmas Book, I read it every year to get in the Christmas Spirit. So many people made helped this little boy be able to cope with the death of his MOM. Ethan unknowingly touched a lot of lives too. "

    — Donna, 1/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Great Christmas read. Loved ending! "

    — Mary, 1/18/2014
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    " Read my thoughts at: Thoughts of Joy... "

    — Joy, 1/17/2014
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    " Beautiful and sad but so worth it "

    — Karen, 1/12/2014

About Donna VanLiere

Donna VanLiere is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of eight books, including The Christmas Shoes, The Christmas Blessing, The Christmas Hope, and The Angels of Morgan Hill. She has earned a number of awards for her writing, including a Retailer’s Choice Award for Fiction and a Silver Angel Award for Inspirational Book, and she has been nominated for a Gold Medallion Book of the Year.

About Paul Michael

Paul Michael, winner of several Earphones Awards, has also won the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. He has acted on stage, radio, television, and in feature films in Canada, Great Britain, and the United States. He has had leading roles in series and made-for-television movies and has guest starred in such series as VIP and Alias. He has been nominated for a Canadian Emmy and has recorded over 150 audiobooks, including the international bestseller The Da Vinci Code.