Product Details:
- Title: Carving Angels
- Author: Diane Stringham Tolley
- Hardcover: 128 pages
- Publisher: Cedar Fort, Inc
- Published: September 8, 2011
- ISBN-10: 1599559447
- ISBN-13: 978-1599559445
Book Description:
Papa Adam, the North Pole's oldest elf and
Santa's former chief carver, has given up. Blind, frail, and useless, he
counts the minutes in every day as he waits to die. But a challenge to
carve, given by his youngest granddaughter, reawakens Papa Adam.
Together they prove that the most paralyzing thing you can do is
underestimate or undervalue anyone, especially yourself. With the right
love and encouragement, anything is possible.
My Review:
Carving Angels
is a wonderful book to read together as a family at Christmas time.
This book is a quick read, only 128 pages, but it is a huge punch with
an important message.So many times, especially as we age, we feel like
we are not important anymore. There may be that feeling that our lives
have no meaning. In Carving Angels we learn, through a very heart warming story, that Father Creator(What God is referred as in this story) "He
uses life and experience to mold and refine us. Father Creator takes
each of us and hold us to the light, trying to see what sort of good
person is inside. Then he gives us experiences that bring out that
person. Experiences that carve off the rough, unwanted edges and slowly
shape and refine us until we are perfect."
Papa
Adam and his young granddaughter Amy, start spending time together.
They learn and grow from each other with Papa's great life experiences
and Amy's innocent and clear way of looking at life. I loved the way
that Papa
Adam would explain how Father Creator works in our lives.Also at the
end of the story, after Papa Adam and Amy have made something very
special for Santa, Papa looks back at the lessons he has learned from
this experience.
"
I guess what I have really learned is this-don't ever think that you
are finished with life. Don't ever think that you can't do anything.
Don't give up...Father Creator knows you and what you are capable of.
He knows how you can contribute. He will find the way. What may look
like a coincidence to you will be part of a plan, designed especially
for you." Diane has such a beautiful writing style as Papa's
emotions were expressed. This story will lead to some nice discussions
with your children.
I do have to admit that the tears fell when Papa Adam was talking about angels that are sent into our lives. "He has angels. All sorts of angels.And he will send one of them when you most need it." I know I have been blessed that way many times.
I highly recommend Carving Angels
to you and your family this Christmas season. It is time for a new
Christmas classic. I feel that this book is set to take it's place among
the most beloved Christmas stories of our time.
**I was given a review copy of Carving Angels by Cedar Fort and Netgalley. In no way did this influence the honest review that was given.**
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