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The Greatest Gift: A Christmas Tale

Philip van Doren Stern
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The Greatest Gift: A Christmas Tale

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2014

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Philip van Doren Stern

The Greatest Gift: A Christmas Tale

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

64

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Fantasy

Historical Fiction
Setting

Small town, America • 1940s

Topic
Special Occasions
Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12+ years

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Super Short Summary

In "The Greatest Gift: A Christmas Tale" by Philip van Doren Stern, a distraught man encounters a mysterious stranger on Christmas Eve who grants him an unusual wish. This intervention leads the man to experience life as if he had never existed, prompting pivotal insights about his impact on the lives of others.

Inspirational

Heartwarming

Fantastical

Hopeful

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.2

4,113 ratings

80%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Greatest Gift: A Christmas Tale by Philip van Doren Stern is hailed for its heartwarming story and timeless themes of hope and redemption. Positive reviews praise its inspiring plot and memorable characters, while some critics mention its brevity impacting depth. Overall, it remains an enduring classic that captures the spirit of Christmas marvelously.

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Who Should Read The Greatest Gift: A Christmas Tale?

A reader who enjoys heartwarming, classic tales with themes of gratitude and self-worth, akin to A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, would appreciate The Greatest Gift: A Christmas Tale. Fans of stories that explore life's value through magical realism will find this novella compelling and uplifting.

4.2

4,113 ratings

80%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

64

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Fantasy

Historical Fiction
Setting

Small town, America • 1940s

Topic
Special Occasions
Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12+ years

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