Timepiece (The Christmas Box #2) by Richard Paul Evans

Title: Timepiece (The Christmas Box #2)

Author: Richard Paul Evans

Pages: 236

Year: 1996

Genre: Historical novel

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: eBook (also available in paperback)

About the book:

     The bestselling author of The Christmas Box now provides readers with an inspirational message which reminds them about the gifts they pass on to their children. Timepiece traces the poignant love story of MaryAnne and David Parkin as they struggle to learn the lessons of love, loyalty, and forgiveness in the face of tragedy. At the heart of the book is an unforgettable story of hope, and the source of wisdom MaryAnne shared with Richard in The Christmas Box.

My review:

     This is a wonderful, thought provoking historical novel!

     The characters are incredibly deep and presented in all the vast measure of their personalities. This story took me on a whirlwind of emotions. I felt amazing joy and deep heart breaking sorrow with all that MaryAnne and David went through.

     There is very clear discussion about the most meaningful things in life. It really challenged me to take a long look at my own life. I love it when a book leads me to try and make myself a better person in God’s eyes.

     I’m giving this fantastic book a rating of 5 stars. I highly recommend it.

The Christmas Box (The Christmas Box Trilogy #1) by Richard Paul Evans

Title: The Christmas Box (The Christmas Box Trilogy #1)

Author: Richard Paul Evans

Pages: 125

Year: 1996

Genre: Christmas Story

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Hardback (also available in eBook)

About the book:

     “Whatever the reason, I find that with each passing Christmas the story of the Christmas Box is told less and needed more. So I record it now for all future generations to accept or dismiss as seems them good. As for me, I believe. And it is, after all, my story.”

     So begins “The Christmas Box,” the touching story of a widow and the young family who moves in with her. Together they discover the first gift of Christmas and learn what Christmas is really all about. “The Christmas Box” is a Christmas story unlike any other.

My review:

     This is a wonderful, tender, Christmas story!

     I love the simple way that this story is presented. It brings out what is the best of people and the connections that they can make with each other. It actually took me back to a time when people trusted each other just because most people could be trusted.

     Mary is my favorite character in this story. She loves just because she knows God and His love. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing how she went about teaching Richard a very basic truth that we all need to know and keep in mind.

     This book touched my heart very deeply and I have to give it a rating of 5 stars. I’m highly recommending it. I have never read a book by this author before. I can’t wait to read everything else he has written.