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"It has been said that sometimes the greatest hope in our lives is just a second chance to do what we should have done right in the first place. This is the story of my second chance." —Prologue of Lost December
When Luke Crisp graduates from business school, his father, CEO and co-founder of Fortune 500 Crisp’s Copy Centers, is ready to share some good news: he wants to tu ...more
When Luke Crisp graduates from business school, his father, CEO and co-founder of Fortune 500 Crisp’s Copy Centers, is ready to share some good news: he wants to tu ...more
Hardcover, 346 pages
Published
November 1st 2011
by Simon Schuster
(first published October 4th 2011)
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Richard Paul Evans is one of my go to authors when I want to get out of a reading slump (which I am in at the moment). He has a way of telling stories that touch the heart (my kind of book), using melancholy to drive at a moral message. I often find myself emotionally involved with the characters. This book is no exception. A riches-to-rags story through a take on the well known Bible parable The Prodigal Son. Prodigal being the key word in defining the essence of the tale ...(view spoiler)
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For this review I am just going to put what I learned from this great story. Even good people make bad choices sometimes. The road downhill sometimes sneaks up on you. There is always hope. There is a light at the end of the tunnel. Sometimes you have to hit your lowest point to find your way back. There are angels living as people among us. There is good in the world; look for it. Sometimes you just need one person who cares to get back on track. Selfishness never made anyone happy. Service bri
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this book has a chrismast theme to it. i am expecting a tear jerking story. instead i found bland, dry narrating story. the plot is simple and entertaining. but it does not develop well.
luke is a robot. no emotion at all. other character just as bland as luke. toward the end of this book, everything just becomes flat.
for the story i give it 3 stars. it just missing execution writting.
luke is a robot. no emotion at all. other character just as bland as luke. toward the end of this book, everything just becomes flat.
for the story i give it 3 stars. it just missing execution writting.
Heart-tugging, Kleenex-inducing modern twist on the Prodigal Son. Fabulous retelling, though I'll admit that Luke is hard to take in the first half of the book. What a wretchedly lost soul and some of his so-called 'friends' had me fuming! But, as in the biblical story, Luke finally reaches rock bottom and there's nowhere to go but up from there!
The second half of the book is a powerful testimony of so many gospel truths -- gratitude, redemption, the hope of second chances and the secret to true ...more
The second half of the book is a powerful testimony of so many gospel truths -- gratitude, redemption, the hope of second chances and the secret to true ...more
I listen to this an audio and loved the narrator. It kept me interested in what was going to happen next. What a wonderful story about lost and appreciation for what you have and never taking things for granted. I would recommend this a quick heartfelt story told through a man journal.
This was a beautifully written modern day retelling of the biblical parable
"The Prodigal Son".
Luke Crisp graduates from business school, his father, CEO and co-founder of Fortune 500 Crisp’s Copy Centers, is ready to share some good news: he wants to turn the family business over to his son. But Luke has other plans. Taking control of his trust fund, Luke leaves home to pursue a life of reckless indulgence.
But when his funds run out, so do his friends. Humbled, alone, and too ashamed to ask hi ...more
"The Prodigal Son".
Luke Crisp graduates from business school, his father, CEO and co-founder of Fortune 500 Crisp’s Copy Centers, is ready to share some good news: he wants to turn the family business over to his son. But Luke has other plans. Taking control of his trust fund, Luke leaves home to pursue a life of reckless indulgence.
But when his funds run out, so do his friends. Humbled, alone, and too ashamed to ask hi ...more
I don't like sappy romances and this book has some of the appendages of that type of book. But somewhere, somehow it isn't. It's touching, thought provoking, and has depth.
Favorite quotation:
The truest indication of gratitude is to return what you're grateful for.
Another fav...
If you couldn't get out to the quicksand when you were strong, how are you going to get out after you've lost all your strength?--This thought leads to the premise, we all need each other's help-- and we have much to learn ...more
Favorite quotation:
The truest indication of gratitude is to return what you're grateful for.
Another fav...
If you couldn't get out to the quicksand when you were strong, how are you going to get out after you've lost all your strength?--This thought leads to the premise, we all need each other's help-- and we have much to learn ...more
I received this book as a Christmas Gift.This book was awesome! A modern day story of the prodigal son. It is totally amazing. I was so onto the book I had a hard time putting it down. It will make you laugh, it will make you cry, it will make you think about what is important in life. If you get a chance to get a copy of Lost December by Richard Paul Evans you should you won't be disappointed. Thanks to Linda for recommending this book to me!
Typical Richard Paul Evans fluffy, predictable, easy clean read.
Could not put this book down. Richard Paul Evans has a way of doing that to me.
For years I have looked forward to reading Richard Paul Evans’ latest novel. Unfortunately, this one was a little disappointing. It was oversaturated in melancholy for most of the book, and though it had a positive ending, it almost seemed like an afterthought rather than a satisfying, meaty, tying-up-loose-ends way to finish the book. This one tied up the loose ends in just a couple of pages, much like movies where there is a scrolling “here’s what happened to the characters” sort of way. I did
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I probably shouldn't review this book now, since I just spent a hellish morning getting grandkids to the dentist. Having said that, I will try not to take my frustations out on a book (or the, I am sure, really nice Richard Paul Evans). Hence, the 2 stars.
We will start with the postiives.
1. Short.
2. Biblical reference to the prodigal son.
3. I learned some new meanings for the word "prodigal".
4. A nice Christmas gift from my boss. I appreciate him thinking of me :0)
5. Short.
On the downside:
1. The ...more
We will start with the postiives.
1. Short.
2. Biblical reference to the prodigal son.
3. I learned some new meanings for the word "prodigal".
4. A nice Christmas gift from my boss. I appreciate him thinking of me :0)
5. Short.
On the downside:
1. The ...more
What a wonderful book for all teens and adults to read. This was a story about the prodigal son. The son in the story, Luke has a father who is extremely wealthy. The father owns a chain of businesses and wants his son to take over the whole operation one day. The father wants him to go to get his masters degree and be the first one the family to ever do this. The son was hesitant, but then decides to go. He gets in with the wrong crowd and ends up down a bad path. He tells his father after grad
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A typical Richard Paul Evans book. Easy, quick read and enjoyable. It has a message, as all of his do. This wasn't too preachy. It was basically the modern day story of the prodigal son. **stop here for spoilers*** The son of a rich man goes off to get his MBA and gets in with the wrong crowd. They take him for all of his money on a spending spree in Europe. He goes through a million dollars in 40 days. He comes back to Vegas and finds out he is out of money. He is homeless with no friends. He l
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Richard Paul Evans is usually good for a fast "feel-good" story with a message. This book is no exception. Love the story of the prodigal son, which this wasn't, but appreciated it. Had to read it before I gave it to my son as a present and really liked the message. The main moral was, "If it hadn't been for the darkness, I never would have known the light. In life we all take different paths, some more difficult than others, but in the end, all that matters is whether or not they lead us home."
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Perfect "feel-good" and fast read book with an important message
You know, it wasn't as badly written as I assumed it would be. I'm pretty impressed by the intellectual banter of the Wharton students at the beginning, it is not something you usually find in such a Christian book. But I suppose the book isn't as Christian as some others (ie, only one of the characters was actually a Christian, and he wasn't the hero). Of course you know where the story is going, so it's interesting to see how he gets there. Believable? Not really. (Can you get a driver's licen
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Looks like it is a Christmas book but it isn't. Not sure when the December part of the story took place. Other than that is is a great book!
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A heartwarming book. Gentle reminders of being thankful for your life and all that you have. Quick and easy read.
This is my second read of a Richard Paul Evans book. He is a fantastic storyteller, and I definitely plan on reading more of his work!
One of my all time favorite Christmas novels! This is a must read for anyone who enjoys holiday reads. It’s intriguing, suspenseful, and full of sentiment.
I heard about this author and really enjoyed this story that ends around Christmas. It's faith based loosely on the story of the prodigal son bible story. Luke goes to school to get his MBA & falls in with the wrong crowd. After his graduation he travels and blows his trust fund. Penniless and homeless on the streets of Las Vegas a good Samaritan helps him out and gives him a job and place to live. Luke slowly rebuilds his life taking a job in with the copy center chain that was his legacy a
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Lost December by Evans_ Richard Paul
Diary entries tell the story of Luke and how he finished college, night of graduation party one of his best friends die
His father wants to bring him into the firm but Luke has other plans.
Luke decides he and his girl need ot travel Europe because his friend would never get the chance. His other friends come along also and Luke pays for them all as Shawn is trying to work out his money problems.
Travel is great and the bills amounted to so much more than I can ...more
Diary entries tell the story of Luke and how he finished college, night of graduation party one of his best friends die
His father wants to bring him into the firm but Luke has other plans.
Luke decides he and his girl need ot travel Europe because his friend would never get the chance. His other friends come along also and Luke pays for them all as Shawn is trying to work out his money problems.
Travel is great and the bills amounted to so much more than I can ...more
If you want to know what I look like, look up the word “BOOK FREAK” in dictionary. That’s me. And that is how I came upon the book LOST DECEMBER: A NOVEL by RICHARD PAUL EVANS. I spotted it at a used book sale at my local library, and was intrigued by the size and overall look of it. It is true; you should not judge a book by its cover. This one, the edition with a snowflake on it, is nothing to write home about. Yet the size of the book and the edge of the pages, are.
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In the case of LOST DECEMBE ...more
At first I thought this book would be another story like "A Winter Dream" by the same author (a re-telling of Joseph and the Coat of Many Colors but based on The Prodigal Son instead; however, this prodigal son tale was pretty original for a re-telling. I thoroughly enjoyed it and actually had sympathy for Luke, the son who left home, squandered a million dollar trust fund, and ended up homeless on the streets. Luke didn't actually spend all the money himself, which helped in the sympathy depar
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A young man, with everything in the world he could ever wish for—wealth, comfort, and most of all, a loving father—leaves his home, taking his inheritance with him. Carelessly, he spends it all, and finds himself left penniless, homeless, and starving, living in the tunnels of Las Vegas. Can you go home???
His dad wants him to take over the business which he has worked in during high school, but first Luke to see more of the world and to receive the sort of education Carl never had a chance at. L ...more
His dad wants him to take over the business which he has worked in during high school, but first Luke to see more of the world and to receive the sort of education Carl never had a chance at. L ...more
I love this book! This romantic situation seems so realistic which made me love this book. I enjoy reading in the male point of view because it is interesting. So in this book I am reading in the point of view of Luke Crisp, who is a rich boy. Luke's father always wanted to give the family business to Luke, but Luke doesn't want to. Luke decided to take a break for now and told his father that he can take care of himself. When Luke goes on vacation with his new friends and new girlfriend, he enj
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Seriously, this book was so hard to put down!
I spent the first half of the story incredibly pissed off at the main character. Although its written really well, its not a suspense novel, and you can clearly see what is going on even before the main character, Luke, figures things out.
However, you still feel sort of bad for him, even knowing he's letting these things happen.
But the story has a turn-about halfway through -- he's down on his luck [and a poor economy] and thinks everyone has turne ...more
I spent the first half of the story incredibly pissed off at the main character. Although its written really well, its not a suspense novel, and you can clearly see what is going on even before the main character, Luke, figures things out.
However, you still feel sort of bad for him, even knowing he's letting these things happen.
But the story has a turn-about halfway through -- he's down on his luck [and a poor economy] and thinks everyone has turne ...more
I have to start off by saying that Richard Paul Evans is not my favorite author. He writes short, neat little packages of books that make decent Christmas gifts, but that's about it. Of course, I haven't read Michael Vey, which seems to be a departure from his norm, but Lost December fits in the first category. I read it for my book club, and finished it in about three hours. The modern day story of a prodigal son who blows his inheritance, and whose father welcomes him back in the end makes for
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This is a beautiful told version of the Prodigal Son. I have know the story from the bible for as long as I could remember, but this is a version of the well know tale that will not quickly leave my heart.
Luke Crisp is the only son of a copy company magnet. He was brought up with the knowledge that one day he would take over the company from his father. When the time comes for the mantel to switch to his shoulders, Luke informs his father that he wants to see the world - live life to the fullest ...more
Luke Crisp is the only son of a copy company magnet. He was brought up with the knowledge that one day he would take over the company from his father. When the time comes for the mantel to switch to his shoulders, Luke informs his father that he wants to see the world - live life to the fullest ...more
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When Richard Paul Evans wrote the #1 best-seller, The Christmas Box, he never intended on becoming an internationally known author. His quiet story of parental love and the true meaning of Christmas made history when it became simultaneously the #1 hardcover and paperback book in the nation. Since then, more than eight million copies of The Christmas Box have been printed. He has since written ele
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