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3.87 of 5 stars
Bestselling author Chieko Okazaki sheds now light on the familiar Christmas story in her insightful new book, "Stars. In her warm and distinctive s... read full description

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Dec 28, 2010
Kaye rated it: 5 of 5 stars
from the book,

"There are challenges that come at Christmastime--many pressures that crowd into already busy schedules, complications caused by the weather, by colds and flu that come with the season, by the fatigue and overload of too many delightful programs and parties to go to, by money worries about presents to buy from a tight budget. These pressures can also make us feel like soldiers under orders, marching to a destination we didn't chose with a task we do not relish. T More...
Jan 05, 2010
Jill rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Was a little slow at first and maybe borderline boring, but then it got progressively better each chapter for me. I really liked the chapter on "Christmas presence" and being present with people during the Christmas time of year (and all the time really), and not getting caught up in the busyness of the season. I just liked her take on it.
Nov 14, 2011
Seena rated it: 3 of 5 stars
A very sweet Christmas book. I could almost hear her voice as I was reading it.
Jan 14, 2010
Sara rated it: 3 of 5 stars
I like to read this around Christmastime. It has many unique insights on the symbols of Christmas and how to use this time to grow personally.
Nov 06, 2008
Laura rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Got me thinking about Christmas and the Second Coming all October. :)
Mar 03, 2008
*Christie* rated it: 4 of 5 stars
I just love Chieko Okazaki.
Jan 10, 2012
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Dec 14, 2009
Eloise rated it: 4 of 5 stars
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May 23, 2009
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May 13, 2009
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May 12, 2009
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Mar 28, 2009
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Mar 25, 2009
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Feb 23, 2009
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Feb 21, 2009
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Dec 31, 2009
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Dec 16, 2008
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Dec 17, 2008
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Dec 10, 2008
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Oct 26, 2008
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Oct 19, 2008
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Jan 29, 2009
Carolyn rated it: 3 of 5 stars