The Christmas Sweater
With our newest book selection, not only do we have another author to add to our ever-growing list, but we also have a news celebrity. Glenn Beck hosts his own primetime television show on CNN, as well as a talk show, The Glenn Beck Program. Why might this book, one that happens to be based on a “deeply personal true story”, have waterworks potential? Grab your kleenex box – we’re about to find out for ourselves.
This book is rather short with 16 chapters in 273 total pages. Let’s divide the book in half with 2 discussions:
- Discussion 1 (12/10/08-12/11/08): Pages 1-141, Chapters 1-8
- Discussion 2 & Final Wrap-Up (12/12/08-12/13/08): Pages 142-273, Chapters 9-16 & ‘The Way It Begins’
Anyone game for another holiday book before Christmas? Give us a shout – we’re all ears! The Chicken Lit Bookclub Administrator seems to be interested in A Dog Named Christmas
December 7, 2008 at 6:18 pm |
Yep… I’m all in for *A Dog Named Christmas*! You just say the word.
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Oh, and…. I got a step ahead on this one, *The Christmas Sweater*. But, you already knew that. Sorry. ;o)
December 7, 2008 at 8:12 pm |
@Dory – So now I need to catch up to you & @Becca. Wait for me, please? (My fear is that this one is so good that you both finish in one sitting…
!)
December 7, 2008 at 8:24 pm |
Not a chance I am finishing it in one sitting. I will be lucky to get to the stop point by tomorrow afternoon…lol..hubs is on vacation..
December 9, 2008 at 10:04 am |
@I finished ch 8 last night. How far along is everyone else?
December 9, 2008 at 12:15 pm |
I am just starting Chapter 7 this morning. What do you think of this book?
December 9, 2008 at 1:13 pm |
If I’d really known Glenn Beck a little more, it might be more interesting to me. It’s hard to know how the events affected his life and what the sweater signifies. I’m just so sad for him… what a tragic childhood.
December 9, 2008 at 1:29 pm |
You need to watch his show on CNN sometime. He tells it like he sees it. No BS, no spin. Just his honest opinion.
December 9, 2008 at 10:49 pm |
I am up to Chapter 9. I am ready when you and Dory are.