Steve Burt, a clergyman from Connecticut, here serves up a collection
of the Christmas stories which he has produced annually for a number of
years. Set mostly in New England, but ranging as far as Europe in
WWI, they depict small acts of faith and simple human kindness which give
the commonplace an aspect of the miraculous. They range from genuinely
moving to endearingly hokey, but are all so good-natured and heartfelt
that it's impossible not to be touched by them. The book will particularly
appeal to churchgoers and seem like they'd be ideal for reading aloud at
Christmas services, but they are universal enough that anyone can enjoy
them.
(Reviewed:07-Feb-01)
Grade: (B-)
