About this title: In this heartwarming story of redemption and atonement from the #1 "New York Times"-bestselling author and popular radio and television host, a young boy is given a sweater by his mother before she dies--a final gesture that teaches him the true meaning of love.
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Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Threshold Editions
Date Published: 2008-11-11
ISBN-13:9781416594857ISBN:141659485X
Description: Like New in Like New jacket. Clean copy with dust jacket! No highlighting or underlining! Gently read once! You're gonna love this book! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Threshold Editions
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9781416594857ISBN:141659485X
Description: New. Items ship once payments have cleared. Media mail 5-8 days Priority 2-3 days and international orders may be subject to customs clearance procedures which can cause delays. Seasonal delays can occur in postal system. International Orders which cannot ship first class or in priority flat rate will be charged additional postage. All items ship within 24 hours of receiving payment. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Threshold Editions
Date Published: 2008-11-11
ISBN-13:9781416594857ISBN:141659485X
Description: NEW. Hardcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9781416594857. read more
Edition: First edition-First printing.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Threshold Editions (Simon & Schuster), St. Paul MN
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9781416594857ISBN:141659485X
Description: Fine new book in fine dust jacket. read more
Binding: Audio CD
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780743578158ISBN:0743578155
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Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Threshold Editions, Riverside, New Jersey, U.S.A.
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9781416594857ISBN:141659485X
Description: Fine in Fine jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Copyright date is 2008, 1st edition, 1st printing, Red and whitecovering over boards with red lettering and design on the spine. Book has no tears or bent pages nor any writing. D/j has no tears or bent flaps, binding is tight and straight with very minor shelf wear to theedges or the head and tail of the spine. A very bright, clean and solid book. read more
Edition: First edition. First Printing
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Threshold Editions
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9781416594857ISBN:141659485X
Description: Fine in fine dust jacket. Signed by author. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 284 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. SIGNED BY GLENN BECK. First Edition/First printing. As new condition, brodart protected. Ships in a box. read more
Edition: First edition. First Printing
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Threshold Editions
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9781416594857ISBN:141659485X
Description: Fine in fine dust jacket. Signed by author. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 284 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. SIGNED BY AUTHOR. First Edition/First printing. Gift Edition in red leather box. As new condition, no flaws. read more
Description: Fine; Collectible. By Glenn Beck, Kevin Balfe, Jason F. Wright; ISBN: 141659485X; Pub. : Threshold Editions; Pub. Date: 2008-11-11; Media: Hardcover; Weight: 12 oz.; (33SZ1214083) BEAUTIFUL! TRUE COLLECTABLE. COMES IN A BEAUTIFUL RED & WHITE LEATHER BOX WITH CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. SIGNED BY AUTHOR. FIRST PRINTING, FIRST EDITION. BRAND NEW. PERFECT GIFT! ! ! . by Glenn Beck, Kevin Balfe, Jason F. Wright; ISBN: 141659485X; Pub. : Threshold Editions; Pub. Date: 2008-11-11; Media: Hardcover; ... read more
Description: Good. Used copy-Because of our high volume, we can not accurately describe each book, so we list the MINIMUM condition you can expect; most are better than the condition listed. read more
"Sometimes it is hard to read a book you've heard a lot about with an open mind. When I read this book I kept wondering what was actually from Glenn's life and what was fiction. I have to admit when I got half way through I stopped reading and just skimmed it. I found it too frustrating and depressing. I am glad other people have liked it and found inspiration from it but for me I just didn't like it that much."
"I put this one on reserve at the library before Christmas, hoping it might come in in time to enjoy during the holiday season. It didn't but when it arrived in early January, I hoped it might be close enough to the holiday that I'd still enjoy the story and get the Chrismtas spirit all over again.
I suppose if I'd read this story during the holiday season, it might have had a greater impact. Or I might have felt more forgiving of it since it's pretty clear from page one exactly where the story will go and where Beck wants to take us. I know Beck is best-known for his radio show and I've heard some of his political insights there. What I didn't really want or need from a fictional story was the plot (such as it is) grinding to a halt so Beck could get in a few pointers for us.
Take out the pointers and you've got a nice little Christmas story. Leave them end and you end up moralizing too much and losing the audience.
And there is a nice, well-meaning story in here. Which is why I've had a tough time reviewing the book and figuring out how many stars to give it."
"You should read this book 1) because it's short and requires minimal effort; 2) because it teaches you something about yourself; and 3) because it will leave you with that warm, and yes, sappy Christmas-time feeling that so many elitist readers seem to think is somehow beneath them. Here's the thing: you know going in to a book like this that your heartstrings are going to get a good tug. Add to that the back cover blurb claiming the style is reminiscent of Mitch Albom, and that's all I need to hear to send me running in the other direction. But, I felt like this book had some marked differences from your traditional Christmas schmoopfest. For one thing, while the story was predictable, it was Eddie (the main character's) journey that was gripping. His thought process was so true-to-life for a self-absorbed teenager that I found it impossible not to relate to him. And while this book was didactic in its life lessons, it was in the context of pounding it in to Eddie's thick head, rather than lecturing the reader, so it wasn't nearly as annoying as Albom's style. But, what sealed the deal for me in making this a book I actually enjoyed is its clear explanation of what atonement means. It personalized Christ's sacrifice in a way that I could take and say, "Yes, I can choose to move on and be better. Any misery I endure is of my own making." While that may make for a simple story, it's one that we can all benefit from reading."
"Glenn Beck is a laughably poor writer. I haven't read his non-fiction stuff, but it sells pretty well. I cant imagine it's this hard to read, or else it wouldn't have sold so well, right? I think the last book I read that made me cringe at how badly it was written was Da Vinci Code. This book rips off every Christmas book and movie cliche you can think of, and he doesn't try to hide it.
I thought I'd choose a Christmas book to help get me in the Christmas spirit, but instead I was put in the Thanksgiving spirit, I was thankful I borrowed this instead of buying it.
The characters or poorly written, everything they do is obvious from a mile away. Actually everything that happens is easy to see from a mile away.
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