The Christmas Shoes, Donna VanLiere
The Christmas Shoes, Donna VanLiere
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The Christmas Shoes
A Novel Based on the #1 Single by NewSong

Author: Donna VanLiere

Narrator: Paul Michael

Unabridged: 3 hr 3 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/01/2003


Synopsis

Already a Christmas classic, The Christmas Shoes is an extraordinary tale based on the remarkably popular song of the same name, and adapted to a made-for-TV movie.

The heartwarming story by NewSong instantly soared to the top of the charts, mesmerizing listeners. Donna VanLiere has captured the hearts of readers everywhere.

The story follows the paths of a man and a boy through one fateful, snowy Christmas. Beautifully rendered and poignantly touching The Christmas Shoes tells a take of hope, love and faith.

About Donna VanLiere

Donna VanLiere is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. Her much-loved Christmas Hope series includes The Christmas Shoes and The Christmas Blessing (both of which were adapted into movies for CBS Television), The Christmas Secret, The Christmas Journey, and The Christmas Hope, which was adapted into a film by Lifetime. She is also the author of The Angels of Morgan Hill and Finding Grace. VanLiere is the recipient of a Retailer's Choice Award for Fiction, a Dove Award, a Silver Angel Award, an Audie Award for best inspirational fiction, and a nominee for a Gold Medallion Book of the Year. She is a gifted speaker who makes regular appearances at conferences. She lives in Franklin, Tennessee, with her husband and their children.

About Paul Michael

Paul Michael was born and raised in Vancouver, Canada where he performed on stage, radio, and TV including a regular role on the TV series The Beachcombers. He also received an ACTRA award nomination (the Canadian equivalent of an Emmy) for best actor in a TV movie for Gold Mountain Fever. Paul has guest starred in several American TV series including VIP and Alias and has narrated nearly fifty recorded books, both abridged and unabridged, and has been twice nominated for an Audie award. Some of his most popular recordings include The Tristan Betrayal, Hollywood Tough, Sons of Fortune, Second Spring, and The Da Vinci Code. Paul now makes his home in Southern California with his wife and two daughters.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Kate

I think most people are familiar with the NewSong song 'Christmas Shoes' about a little boy who ends up needing help to buy his dying mother one last Christmas gift. The first of these novels is a fleshing out of the story told in that song. I thought it was a wonderful way to remind us of the lesso......more

Goodreads review by Mary

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Quotes

“A heartwarming story.” —Publishers Weekly

“Heart-tugging...an inspiring Christmas story.” —BookPage

“A delightful book.” —Tampa Tribune & Times

“Heartwarming.” —The Sanford Herald

“Has precious gifts for all of us.” —The Washington Times


Awards

  • Audie Award Finalist