Cherished Place: November 2008

Saturday, November 22, 2008

The Paper Bag Christmas

I recently finished reading the book "The Paper Bag Christmas" by Kevin Alan Milne. I have never read a book like this one that had moved me tears and made me smile at the same time. The story is so charming and so meaningful. I truly want to have a paper bag Christmas myself. The book left me feeling inspired to share the true meaning of Christmas.

The story follows a boy at the age on nine name Molar and his older brother named Alan. Through the story they get the opportunity to receive a Christmas present that they "never" asked for. Though they had a large list of things that they did want for Christmas Santa promised if they helped him they would receive a much greater present than one that they had on their list. Molar and Alan found themselves volunteering to the help Santa who is actually a pediatric oncologist at Hospital. The older boy Alan's task is to befriend Madhu who needs an organ transplant while Molar is charged with befriending a girl named Katrina who is hiding from the world the scars and hurt from her cancer.

This book is actually the first novel written by Kevin Alan Milne and I was actually quite surprised that is was! The writing is superior and beautifully done. I can't wait to read the books he comes out with next.

The story has such a beautiful ending. One that made me cry and rejoice. I encourage everyone to read this book this holiday season and see if you can have a paper bag Christmas yourself!

You can read a preview of the book here and you can read about the Author here