God Bless Us, Every One! : The story behind A Christmas Carol

Are you getting ready for Christmas?
I know I'm excited especially because I'm going to introduce a new tradition to my family. We will read 12 Christmas books to countdown till Christmas.

Here is one to add to the collection...

It is called,
God Bless Us, Every One!

 About:

In creating stories for others, we sometimes end up revealing truths to ourselves. Such was the experience of the beloved Charles Dickens, master storyteller and honorary champion of Christmas. But Dickens was not always the purveyor of yuletide wisdom we know today—he too had to discover for himself the true spirit of Christmas and how best to keep it all the year through.
It was 1843, and winter was fast approaching. Times were tough for Charles Dickens and his family. He needed to publish something that would earn enough money to meet his many obligations. Pondering his predicament, Dickens set out to write a quick Christmas story that would be sure to sell. Little did he know that his writing—and the genial ghost he would bring to life—would take him on an incredible journey of the heart.
This beautifully illustrated volume tells the story behind the writing of Dickens's most famous work and reveals how he discovered the spirit of Christmas for himself—with a little help from his own literary characters. Originally presented by acclaimed British actor Joh Rhys-Davies at the Mormon Tabernacle Choir's 2013 Christmas concert, the book also includes a DVD with footage from the event.

About the Authors:

JOHN RHYS-DAVIES is a celebrated Welsh actor and voice actor. Film audiences best know him for his roles as the dwarf Gimli in The Lord of the Rings trilogy and the charismatic Arab excavator Sallah in the Indiana Jones films. His television credits include Shogun and War and Remembrance. Raised in England, Africa, and Wales, he credits his early exposure to classical literature for his decision to pursue acting and writing.
BRANDON DORMAN is the illustrator of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Wizard. He graduated from Brigham Young University-Idaho, where he studied fine art and illustration. He and his wife, Emily, have three children and live in Washington, where he enjoys working as a freelance illustrator. His work has appeared in children’s books and on numerous covers, including Pingo, The Candy Shop War, and the Fablehaven series.

 In my opinion:

This is a great book! I had the privilege of hearing John Rhyes-Davies read this story at the Christmas Concert last December at Temple Square. He did a marvelous job. I loved his character in Lord of the Rings and I was thrilled that he was the narrator of one of my favorite Christmas stories. The book has beautiful illustrations and I like how it comes with a DVD featuring music by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. This a fun book for the whole family to enjoy at Christmas time.

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