The Christmas Doll by Jason F. Wright
Illustrated by Howard Lyon
Book Description:
Christmas is fast approaching, but in the Saxton home, there is no money for gifts. Could there still be something special for Gail underneath the tree?
In The Christmas Doll, best-selling author Jason F. Wright shares a true story from the life of Gail Saxton Miller, billionaire businesswoman and owner of the Utah Jazz NBA team. But Gail's childhood was vastly different from her life now—facing poverty in the 1940s, the Saxton family made ends meet by turning their small home into rental apartments and made do with hand-me-downs and secondhand items.
However, their humble circumstances didn't stop the Saxtons from being rich in what mattered most: self-less acts of love, the rewards of a job well done, and the hope and renewal we can feel through Jesus Christ. All of these lessons come together at Christmastime, when Gail learns of love and sacrifice through a single, precious gift.
The Christmas Doll teaches a wise lesson about the true meaning of the holiday. Christmas isn't just about beautiful decorations or shiny, expensive gifts; it's about the miracle of Jesus to make old things new, revitalize our lives, and bring out the best in humankind to care for another.
Review:
The Christmas Doll tells a wonderful message about the renewal that Jesus Christ gives to each of us. We can be healed and the broken can be fixed. This message of second chances is told by sharing Gail Saxton Miller's story of when she was a young girl and she received a beautiful doll for Christmas. She treasured the doll and never went without her. But, as the year went on the doll became quite worn and eventually was relegated to the shelf. Due to love and care from a family friend, Gail was surprised with a refurbished doll (that she later learned was her cherished doll). Not only is the message a wonderful and timely one, but the illustrations are exquisite.
About the Author:
Jason F. Wright is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today best-selling author, creator, and speaker. His work has appeared in over 100 newspapers, magazines, and websites across the United States, including the Washington Times, the Chicago Tribune, Forbes, CNN.com and FoxNews.com. Jason and his wife, Kodi live in Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley. They have two girls, two boys, and a 110-pound Goldendoodle named Pilgrim who thinks he’s a lapdog.
About the Illustrator:
Howard Lyon was born and raised in Mesa, Arizona. He has studied art in Italy, France, and most recently at the Grand Central Academy in New York. Over the past twenty years, he has worked in the video game industry as an art director, concept artist, and freelance illustrator. Howard and his wife and three children live in Utah.
Author: Jason F. Wright
Publisher: Shadow Mountain
Published: October 2019
ISBN: 1629726117
Source: Review copy from the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own.
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