A Winter Dream, Richard Paul Evans
A Winter Dream, Richard Paul Evans
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A Winter Dream

Bestseller

Author: Richard Paul Evans

Narrator: Fred Berman

Unabridged: 5 hr 3 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/30/2012


Synopsis

The #1 bestselling author of The Christmas Box and master of the holiday novel reimagines the biblical story of Joseph and the coat of many colors in this inspiring modern story of family and forgiveness that will “move [you] to tears and laughter” (Kirkus Reviews).

Joseph Jacobson is the twelfth of thirteen siblings, all of whom are employed by their father’s successful Colorado advertising company. But underneath the success runs a poisonous undercurrent of jealousy and hatred. When the father’s favorite and the focus of his brothers’ envy seems on the brink of being named heir, the brothers make their move, forcing Joseph from the company and his Denver home, severing his ties to his parents and ending his relationship with his soon-to-be-fiancée. Alone and lonely, Joseph must start a new life.

Joseph joins a Chicago advertising agency where his creativity helps him advance high up in the company. He also finds hope for a lasting love with April, a kind woman with a secret. However, all secrets hold consequences, and when Joseph learns the truth about April’s past, his world is again turned upside down. Finally, Joseph must confront his own difficult past in order to make his dreams for the future come true.

About Richard Paul Evans

Showing great tenacity, American author, Richard Paul Evans, grew up in Murray City, Utah, and when he decided to write and publish a book, he could not find a willing publisher, so he self-published. That book was entitled, The Christmas Box. He had been working full time as an advertising executive, when he decided to write a Christmas story for his children. He distributed his book to area bookstores, and it became a huge local success.

The following year, The Christmas Box became the #2 bestseller on the New York Times list. That distinction led to a bidding war among publishers (who originally had no interest). Simon and Schuster won the bidding with their advance payment of $4.2 million! They released the book in hardcover in 1995, and it became the first book to be NYT #1 bestseller in both hard cover and paperback.

In 1995, The Christmas Box was made into a movie for television, starring Richard Thomas and Maureen O'Hara. In 1996 his book, Timepiece, was also made into a television movie starring Naomi Watts, James Earl Jones, and Ellen Burstyn. Other books adapted for movies were, The Locket, A Perfect Day, The Mistletoe Promise, and The Mistletoe Inn.

Evans is known for his conservative Christian themes appealing to family values, and for his children's books. He also founded Christmas Box House, Int'l that helps abused and neglected children, with a network of shelters and services. Another group was established to help men who have feelings of isolation caused by the "toxic masculinity" movement by some women. This group is called Tribe of Kyngs. Evans lives in Salt Lake City, Utah with his wife, five children, and one grandchild.


Reviews

Goodreads review by A. R. on November 03, 2012

I usually really like Richard Paul Evans' books. And I was genuinely looking forward to this one. I was anxious to see what he could do with a retelling of the Joseph of Egypt story. I was disappointed. It was almost as if he were rushing to get the story told. Maybe he had a quick deadline. It read......more

Goodreads review by Chris on December 21, 2019

A lovely modern re-telling of the story of Joseph (& his coat of many colors). My first by this author. Relatively short but packs a lot of lessons into the story just as the Bible story does. I needed my heart to be uplifted and this did the trick. I'm ready to pick up another by the author, and ha......more

Goodreads review by Emily on December 18, 2015

This may just be my favorite Richard Paul Evans book so far. I was able to relate to many things about this story, and it was such a pleasure to read. Evans' writing is so profound and totally unforgettable. Definitely read this!......more

Goodreads review by Stefanie on December 23, 2017

Richard Paul Evans wrote a beautiful story mirroring the biblical account of Joseph. The beginning started out slow for me, but really picked up and became hard for me to put down. The story reflects the life of Joseph, or J.J., telling the story of his career in advertising. This story is predictab......more

Goodreads review by Ron on December 17, 2023

Really enjoyed this modern take on the Biblical story of Joseph and his brothers. The only addition is the girl - April, which makes it all worth it. Highly recommend.......more