Are you thinking about a good Christmas read? Or perhaps a gift to pass along to the readers in your family and circle of friends? May I be so bold as to suggest you consider my novel The Christmas Room?To help you decide I'm printing below a few of the Amazon reviews posted by persons who bought the book there.
Review 1) I recently read Denny Hartford's heartwarming novel while in the process of applying for my certification in Clinical Pastoral Education. The confluence of these two events couldn't have more timely. It's not merely that I was enlightened in regards to life in what we used to call nursing homes, but I gained insights into the kinds of people who make such institutions a success. Since I may one day soon be working in such a home, I feel better prepared for the kinds of dramas and crises that occur there.
That's reason enough for you to buy and savor this delightful story. But there's more. Hartford's book has been personally encouraging to me. It is not inconceivable that in the not distant days ahead, I may find myself a resident of such a home. To know that there are the Carolyn Kovacs and Rita Costellos all around us is immensely hopeful.
I recommend this book to pastors and lay workers who visit those in hospitals, rest homes and long-term care institutions. It might also find its way onto the training schedule of those who care for others in such places.
Review 2) Thanks to Denny Hartford for this true-to-life tale of grace and mercy.
Review 3) The Christmas Room was a delight! A very uplifting book with a cast of characters that made it hard to put down. What a joy to read a book that I could relate to and with a great message. It brought back all the wonderful memories along with some tears, after taking care of my own Mom for many years. This book is encouraging as it isn't easy to make decisions for a loved one as they are nearing the end of their life. We all need to hear that our lives matter and have meaning in this hard world we live in and this book gives readers this message.
Review 4) I loved The Christmas Room. The story is innovative and captivating, full of familial struggles and true to life stories that so many can relate to as they deal with aging parents. You'll learn and grow in your knowledge of care for the elderly and will be encouraged by the healing power of love, patience and kindness. Assisted living and nursing home employees/employers will especially enjoy how they can relate to so much in this book. Senior citizens have much to offer us!
Review 5) Great read. Denny does a great job bringing out the good as well as the bad that families face dealing with family issues while also juggling the declining health of a loved one. Going to be sending this to friends and loved ones for Christmas. Thank you!
More reviews tomorrow. And, by the way, you can purchase softcover copies of The Christmas Room for $9.99 on Amazon or at the same price from us personally. (In the latter case, copies can be autographed.) An even better deal is available for Kindle users where the book is only $2.99.
