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The Christmas Journey (Christmas Hope #6)
The eighty-mile journey of a common carpenter and a simple peasant girl is one of the most powerful stories in history. As books go out of print and stories fade from memory, the journey of Joseph and Mary and her delivery inside a common barn continues to bless and inspire hope in people around the world.
Accompanied by moving and beautifully rendered illustrations through...more
Accompanied by moving and beautifully rendered illustrations through...more
Hardcover, 96 pages
Published
October 26th 2010
by St. Martin's Press
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Written as a narrative for a church banquet several years ago, The Christmas Journey by Donna VanLiere invites readers to break away from the consumerism and industrial marketing of Christmas.
This simple yet profound book takes us back to the true meaning of Christmas and helps readers regain their focus as to what the season is really all about Beautiful illustrations accompany the lyrical text which retells the birth of Christ as recorded in Luke, Chapter 2.
Though I’ve read the Christmas sto...more
This simple yet profound book takes us back to the true meaning of Christmas and helps readers regain their focus as to what the season is really all about Beautiful illustrations accompany the lyrical text which retells the birth of Christ as recorded in Luke, Chapter 2.
Though I’ve read the Christmas sto...more
Nov 18, 2010
Greg
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
Christian families with children
Shelves:
christmas,
religion-and-spirituality
Interesting take on the traditional Christmas story. We (believers) don't often consider the details of what it must have been like in reality for the teenage Mary, young mother of the Savior of all mankind. In the Jewish society of her day, it would have been a terrible thing indeed to be unmarried and pregnant. Most of her village neighbors would likely have judged immediately that she had broken God's laws of morality...wrongly, of course, but unknowingly.
Two things I didn't care for about t...more
Two things I didn't care for about t...more
This is a re-telling and elaboration of the story of Mary and Joseph and the birth of Jesus. This age-old story is given a more personal outlook by describing the era and the thoughts of Joseph and Mary. Joseph's fears about the immaculate conception and his fears about how to raise the Son of God. Mary is very serene even while she is in a lot of pain from the labor. People have not changed throughout the ages thinking the worse of Mary and her pregnancy before wedlock.
The illustrations by Mich...more
The illustrations by Mich...more
From a literary standpoint, this little book is nothing special, but its subject matter is. Yet another retelling of a well-known story, The Christmas Journey is a nice version that includes the thoughts of Mary and Joseph as they start out from Nazareth and ends with the birth of Jesus. The illustrations that accompany the text do a nice job, and make this a book that would be good to read to young children during the holidays. All in all, a neat little read. I give it three stars because, whil...more
Monday, December 6, 2010The Christmas Journey
Donna VanLiere
Illustrated by Michael Storrings
St Martin's Press
ISBN 978-0-312-61372-3
Fiction
Reviewed by Cindy Loven
The Christmas Journey is Donna VanLiere telling the greatest story ever told in her own words and voice. A gorgeous little book, with lovely graphics and pictures. A book simple enough to be enjoyed by children, but not too simple to be enjoyed by adults.
Just a beautiful story, really told from the perspective of Joseph. A beautiful dis...more
Donna VanLiere
Illustrated by Michael Storrings
St Martin's Press
ISBN 978-0-312-61372-3
Fiction
Reviewed by Cindy Loven
The Christmas Journey is Donna VanLiere telling the greatest story ever told in her own words and voice. A gorgeous little book, with lovely graphics and pictures. A book simple enough to be enjoyed by children, but not too simple to be enjoyed by adults.
Just a beautiful story, really told from the perspective of Joseph. A beautiful dis...more
The Christmas Journey by Donna VanLiere is a thin book, perfect for getting you ready for the holidays. Accompanied by stunning watercolors by Michael Storrings, she retells the classic story of the journey to Bethlehem and nativity through the eyes of Mary and Joseph, making them real people with fears, hopes, and dreams. Reading the story of two young people put into an impossible situation and how they trusted God to carry them through it is inspiring. VanLiere, who is best known for her Chri...more
Dec 18, 2010
mari
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
christian-fiction,
holiday
I love the design of this small book. It is filled with beautiful watercolor illustrations and a beautiful story. VanLiere has written a realistic view of Mary and Joseph's arduous journey to Bethlehem. You get a better understanding of what it must have been like and makes them feel much more real.
I really mean small book, by the way. It only took about half an hour to read but will definitely be reread again and again each Christmas. It has definitely gotten me into the spirit of the holiday...more
I really mean small book, by the way. It only took about half an hour to read but will definitely be reread again and again each Christmas. It has definitely gotten me into the spirit of the holiday...more
It only took me about 20 minutes to read this book. The author added illustrations and wrote a narrative of Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem and the birth of Christ. I cried while reading it. I have never really thought much about how difficult the journey must have been for Mary, riding on a donkey while at a full term pregnancy. Of course we don't know what exactly Mary and Joseph's conversation may have been while traveling to Bethlehem, but I really enjoyed thinking of things from Mary...more
May 02, 2011
Patricia Solla
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
library-books
This book starts out with the telling of the birth of Christ from the bible's tale. What makes it unique is the author then stops and proceeds to retell the same story from a more modern point of view. I was greatly impressed by the author's story of Mary, Joseph, and the birth of Christ from this point of view. I think it is compelling and would make a good read for young adults learning about the birth of Christ. You may think it a little wierd that I read this book at this time of year (Lent...more
Donna VanLiere always give us something for Christmas that is fantastic. The Christmas Journey is the retelling of the Nativity Story but with a much more realistic presentation. As she says, "No glamorized, sanitized, commercialized version". From cow patties to scratchy, smelly hay to an anxious, unprepared husband, accompanied by wonderful illustrations, this story tells of the birth of the Christ child with truth and reality. It is a very short read (about 30 mins), and I think would be a wo...more
I enjoyed reading this retelling of the classic tale. I understand that we probably gloss over the details of the Nativity, but I think part of the point of the story is how humble the surrounding were. I get the Mary made sacrifices and was uncomfortable -- but for me the real "heart" of this story is that those who were prepared in advance were there and witness to it all -- not in how difficult it was for Mary and Joseph. I lvoe that the lowly animals and shepherds were there and the wealthy...more
So we are all familiar with the story of Mary, Joseph and the birth of Jesus but what version of this story are you familiar with? There is only one true story. With Christmas being so commercialized like any other holiday, we may all sometimes forget the true meaning of Christmas. Author, Donna Van Liere helps reminds us with The Christmas Journey. The Christmas Journey is the perfect story to share with everyone. The pictures were nice. Mrs. Van Liere really brought to life the story of May, J...more
I enjoy Donna Van Liere's books, however this was an essay or a "Christmas Reading" as she herself called it, stretched out to fill a book. There may have been 20 scant pages worth of writing in a 92 page book. It could have been a pamphlet. She wrote the story of Joseph and Mary's journey to Bethlehem and the delivery of the Christ child in her own words depicting the struggle in more detail than one finds in Luke or Matthew. I'm not sorry I read it. But it wasn't worth the money.
This is simply a retelling of the biblical story of the birth of Christ. It imagines the musings of Mary and Joseph as they learn of the great miracle that is happening, and their thoughts during the journey to Bethlehem. We are privy to Mary's thoughts as she looks down into the face of her newborn baby. I totally enjoyed this "inside" look at the Nativity.
I enjoyed the book as she writes the Christmas story as if I was there and the people are going through it all right now and speaks of Joseph and Mary and there thoughts, but I thought $12.99 for this was a bit much and would expect more. Seems she was playing on past success and her name for sales.
Extremely quick read!!!
Extremely quick read!!!
Gosh I feel bad about leaving just a 3 star review for the story of Christ's birth, but I have to do what I have to do. This book was more of a short story instead of a book. The story gives a little more detail into the trip, converations, and thoughts that Joseph and Mary were a part of up until the birth.
This is a retelling of Luke 2:1-20 taken from the Bible. The author has taken the scripture and added more detail for the Christmas journey Mary and Jesus took that famous night leading to the birth. Keep this book on your shelf to enjoy year after year during the season and share with the family. Merry Christmas!!
This short book describes a little of what it must have really been like for Mary and Joseph to travel to Bethlehem with Mary ready to give birth. Having had 5 children it made me appreciate the reality of what they must have gone through. Traveling eighty miles on the back of a donkey just days before having a baby, no thank you. What a miserable journey that must have been.
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This is a little short book that looks like it might be for children. IT'S NOT! The story from Luke is given on the first few pages and then the author takes the scriptures and makes a story from them telling about the feeling, hopes, fears, etc of Mary and Joseph. It brings the story to life and makes it very real.
A Bright Shining Star! Have you ever thought about how Mary was treated by the townspeople while she was pregnant or about the conversation She and Joseph may have had on their way to Bethlehem? What were their fears, hopes, and dreams for the future? Donna VanLiere retells the story of the nativity in this manner accompanied with simple yet beautiful illustrations.
This was a great short nativity story that didn't gloss over the hard realities of life during that time. The story was supplemented with some nice artwork. Worth the read and something I will be reading to my children when they are older.
Very short read but makes you really think about what a miracle Jesus's birth was and is still today. Mary had none of the luxuries we have today when we have a baby but she did it.....great book and great artwork!
I became a huge fan of Donna VanLiere's Christmas Hope series last year, when I received a copy of The Christmas Secret for review. Since then, I have acquired a copy of each book in the series {although I've not had the chance to read them} and I was thrilled to have the opportunity to review The Christmas Journey.
This is a quick read that is loaded with history and the true meaning of Christmas. I handed it to Bug when I was finished and she read it in one sitting. It puts the journey of Mary...more
This is a quick read that is loaded with history and the true meaning of Christmas. I handed it to Bug when I was finished and she read it in one sitting. It puts the journey of Mary...more
Very short story,perfect for sharing with your children, reminding us that when Joseph and Mary went to Bethlehem and the Christ child was born, it wasn't easy.
Author retells the Christmas story from the perspective of Mary and Joseph and what they must have been thinking and feeling as the events of that time took place.
Dec 19, 2012
Donna
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
christmas-books,
favorites
Donna VanLiere retells the story of the Nativity. It is a wonderful book that I will read over and over again.
Alleluia, the King is born.
Alleluia, the King is born.
A modern retelling of the Christmas story. Made me FEEL and EXPERIENCE what Joseph and Mary felt!
A touching little book that reminded me of what Christmas is really all about...
This was a beautiful version of the birth of our Savior - very real and touching.
ok. Supposed to be an updated telling of the birth of Jesus but it fails to draw you in.
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Donna VanLiere is a New York Times and USA Today best-selling author and gifted conference speaker. She has published ten titles including The Christmas Shoes and The Christmas Blessing, both of which were adapted into movies (starring Rob Lowe, Kimberly Williams-Perry and Neil Patrick Harris) and garnered big ratings for CBS television. LifetimeTelevision adapted The Christmas Hope (starring Made...more
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