A Christmas Memory: One Christmas, and The Thanksgiving Visitor (Modern Library) by Truman Capote Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of A Christmas Memory: One Christmas, and The Thanksgiving Visitor (Modern Library)
Book Review: A Christmas Memory, One Christmas, & The Thanksgiving Visitor
Summary: 5 Stars
I read the story, A Christmas Memory for the first time in Jr. High School some twenty-five years ago. A few weeks ago, some friends and I were talking about great short stories and Truman Capote's name to the forfront of my mind as I remembered this sad little story . Reading it again, I felt akin to Mr. Capote, being brought back to a time in my own life that was alittle slower and more innocent. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes to read...Book Review: Absolutely Delightful !
Summary: 5 Stars
I never thought of Capote as a writer of books for children, then I picked up A Christmas Memory, One Christmas, & Thanksgiving Visitor. What a delicious treat! If you have anyone in your life who likes to read, you can't go wrong with this trilogy. It will transport you back to childhood immediately... a childhood where family holidays meant weeks of excitment and preparation, and where Christmas sent your heart pounding with such delight you thought you would burst with happiness! A book which you would be proud to give to your parents, grandparents, young children, and even those teenagers that you can't get to read anything more important than a fashion magazine! This book is on my "most treasured" book list. It stresses Family, Faith, Friendship, Country, and most of all, kindness. Highly recommended.
E. Perry
Book Review: Bonding between generations!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a Christmas story, but it really is a book about bonding. About how you can create a bond with a person that lasts your entire lifetime - and how it can affect you.
Although it of course can be read at Christmastime, Truman Capote has written a tale that can be read anytime you want to sense just how close people can be, despite age or time.
Book Review: Outstanding
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of the greatest short stories ever written. If this doesn't bring a tear to your eye, you have no heart. It's a "have heart" test. Capote had a gift and it was on full display in this book. I also recommend his companion short story - "A Thanksgiving Visitor". This is great to read to the family during the holidays. You won't be sorry with these reads.Book Review: Beautiful, haunting ... unforgettable
Summary: 5 Stars
Toward the end of his life, Capote squandered his incomparable gifts. This beautiful story was written long before those terrible days. If you love the very spirit of Christmas, you will treasure "A Christmas Memory." I envy you being able to read this for this first time - it's that kind of discovery.