The Christmas Journal

by Kimberly B. Jackson

Ashley Moore’s life forever changed the day her mother died, and she was sent to live with relatives. Now, ten years later, Ashley returns home, hoping to connect with her estranged father. When she learns he’s decided to reopen the family’s Christmas lodge for the upcoming holiday season, Ashley volunteers to help. While cleaning, she discovers her mother’s journal detailing the last month of her life. Will the book hold the answer as to why her dad sent her away? Who is the mysterious Adam her mother keeps mentioning in the diary? Can the words of her mother reconcile father and daughter in time for Christmas?

Genres: Short Stories, Contemporary

58 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 16, 2014

Reviews

[Rosemary Hughes · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have submitted this review after listening to the audio book of this title. (Audible.com)

Returning home after years of separation from a father who seemed to have abandoned her,it seems strange how some things had changed, yet others had stayed the same.
Although not getting the answers as readily as she would have liked, eventually the story unravels and all is revealed.
It's a Christian story deep roots in the belief in God.So if this offends you,perhaps another story would be to your liking.

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Can a daughter reconnect with her estranged father. Ashley is back home to see if she can, but is he really her father? Maybe that’s why they don’t always get along. Can getting the inn ready for business bring back their relationship, or is it beyond repair? It was an ok read. Nice to see the, reconcile and the way it turned out in the end. This is my honest opinion for a free audiobook.

[Nati · Rating 3 out of 5]

Can Ashley return home and rebuild her relantionship with her father? after her mother's sudden death, her father send her away with her aunt. but a big secret and their fait will bring them together. I received a free copy of this book and I voluntarily reviewed it

[ReadingWench · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a nice Christmas story. I listened to this one on audio.

[Victoria · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Christmas Journal is a poignant look into the complicated lives of a long estranged father and daughter. Upon her mother’s death Ashley was sent away to live with an aunt, but when she returns ten years later she finds the father she scarcely knows, and their home and the lodge the family used to operate in shambles.
Ashley works alongside her father and the handyman, Cy, to reopen the lodge in time for Christmas. Her father hasn’t touched any of her mother’s belongings and Ashley asks him if she would be allowed to go through her mother’s things. She finds a journal and a lavender hat box and their contents turn her life upside down.
Ms. Jackson’s finely honed novella filled with the turmoil of unexplained secrets set against the backdrop of a mountain lodge is well-developed while layered with a touching backstory. The characters piece together their strengths and weaknesses to bring joy and hope into their lives which touches the heart of the reader. The Christmas Journal is a wonderful Christmas story.

[Mishael · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a sweet story about the reconciliation between an estranged father and daughter. It was quite short, however, and that was the main problem I had with it. Everything seemed to be too rushed. This could easily have been turned into a much longer, much more in-depth, novel...and I think the story could have benefited greatly from expansion. As it is, everything was just too...pat. Too easy.

There were also several typos and other editing issues I noticed, which interfered with my enjoyment of the story. However, if you're not bothered by things like that and are in the mood for a short, sweet Christmas story, then I would definitely recommend this one.

[Jean · Rating 4 out of 5]

Christmas Journal and Christmas Lodge..

The Christmas Journal is about the "relationship" between an estranged father and daughter.

Upon her mother's death Ashley, the female lead, was sent to live with her aunt.

Several years later she returns home to find a Father, home, and lodge, she hardly recognizes.

Ashley works with her father and a handyman, Cy, to reopen the lodge in time for Christmas.

This was a Good Well written short story.


Barbara Nevins Taylor did really well with this Heart Warming Holiday story.

Note:
"This audio book was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review."

[Mallory · Rating 2 out of 5]

Worst narration EVER.

[Ahmya · Rating 5 out of 5]

A short and touching story that would touch your heart.