A Christmas Memory
The classic story of Truman Capote's childhood Christmas ritual is more endearing than ever in this beautiful newly redesigned package, which includes a CD with the audio version of the text. In celebration of A Christmas Memory's enduring appeal, this repackaged edition retains Beth Peck's evocative watercolors and an audio CD narration by the venerable Celeste Holm (originator of the Ado Annie role in the 1943 Broadway hit "Oklahoma!" and an Academy Award-winning actress). Originally published in 1956, this is the story from Capote's childhood of lovingly making fruitcakes from scratch at Christmas-time with his elderly cousin, and has stood the test of time to become known as an American holiday classic. In its new size, it's perfect for reading alone or reading aloud, or following along while listening to the audio version.
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I think the missing star is a result of me reading this for the first time as an adult (and one who had not heard about this book previously). I had no sentimental attachment to it. And despite the anticipation I felt (after reading reviews) to weep, it did not bring a tear to my eye or a sniffle to my nostrils.
It was still, however, a beautiful and sweet story of a beautiful and sweet friendship between a seven-year-old boy and a "sixy-something" woman and the last Christmas season they spend together. They are cousins and not grandchild/grandmother as I had assumed when flipping through and looking at the illustrations. Speaking of the illustrations...they are equally beautiful and sweet. Each line of the story was near perfection, but there is just something that keeps me from giving it five stars. Despite this, it has become the front runner in my "Christmas book to read each year" race. That's a pretty big deal; I've never had one before.
It was still, however, a beautiful and sweet story of a beautiful and sweet friendship between a seven-year-old boy and a "sixy-something" woman and the last Christmas season they spend together. They are cousins and not grandchild/grandmother as I had assumed when flipping through and looking at the illustrations. Speaking of the illustrations...they are equally beautiful and sweet. Each line of the story was near perfection, but there is just something that keeps me from giving it five stars. Despite this, it has become the front runner in my "Christmas book to read each year" race. That's a pretty big deal; I've never had one before.
Cute and quick story for the holidays! If you can get your hands on the copy that also includes One Christmas and the thanksgiving story, I highly suggest doing that. Totally different tones and themes through all three stories.
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