November Christmas and Other Short Stories

November Christmas and Other Short Stories

The 2010 Hallmark Hall of Fame Christmas presentation, November Christmas, starring Sam Elliott, John Corbett, Karen Allen, Sarah Paulson and Emily Alyn Lynd was based on this prize-winning work, the first of five short stories presented in this collection by Greg Coppa.

The November Christmas is a heartwarming tale about a small-town Rhode Island family dealing with an illness that threatens to take the life of a young daughter. Fearing the worst of outcomes the parents decide to celebrate the holidays early. A perceptive and quirky old farmer suddenly realizes why the little girlâ€™s dad is asking him about picking pumpkins in August and tagging a Christmas tree in July. Having experienced the loss of his own daughter, Jesse Sanford enlists the help of friends to make Christmas in November a reality.

Bursting with faith, love and hope, the story strongly resonates with us because deep down we know it can be played out at any time in any of our own lives or those of our friends. And we all hope that when such misfortune befalls an innocent child anywhere, there will always be people around like the Sanfords who will recognize profound suffering, crippling mental anguish, and deep hurt when they see it and who will then take it upon themselves to do whatever is necessary to give solace and aid to those in desperate need of both. Thatâ€™s the hopeful message that is the gift of November Christmas.

A Partridge in a Persimmon Tree, the sequel to November Christmas, tells of the ageing Jess Sanfordâ€™s intense struggle to retain the land that his family has continuously lived on and farmed since 1702. Help comes from an unconventional proposal and an unlikely source.

Who Will Sing for Danny? takes place in Providence in the â€˜60s but the scenes, dialog and characters are recognizable to anyone who has spent time in the city neighborhoods of the Northeast. Young Brian agonizes over how he can pay tribute to an uncle who was his influential mentor and beloved role model.

Hurricane Carol (1954) provided the inspiration for Hurricane, a story about bravery, love and loyalty set on a little spit of land jutting into Narragansett Bay where the author now lives. A daring rescue is remembered well into the future where it will always dictate one man's relationships.

And lastly, The Cure, a tale of loss and a recovery fostered by an unpleasant event with an unexpected silver lining.
Country USA
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2011-04-04
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2011-04-04
Format	Kindle eBook

November Christmas and Other Short Stories

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