Reviews for Gideon's Gift

The average rating for Gideon's Gift based on 2 reviews is 5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2014-12-01 00:00:00 Petur Blondal This wonderful novella from author Karen Kingsbury is destined to become a Christmas classic. It is heartwarming and inspirational in its story of belief in miracles by a selfless young girl with leukemia, and a man living on the streets of Portland, Oregon, haunted by his memories. Short yet touching, it will hold a special place among Christmas stories once read. Gideon Mercer is an eight year old girl with a gift for bringing out the best in those around her. She is selfless and kind. When she dreams of the perfect Christmas and prays with her father for some kind of special miracle this year, it may have to transpire soon; little Gideon is running out of time. But prayers can be answered, and a miracle will present itself in the form of Earl Badgett. Earl has been living on the rainy streets of Portland so long he has lost touch with humanity; his only connection to the past is a pair of red gloves. Only at night when he puts them on does he recall happier times. What happened to Earl is heartbreaking, and very plausible in Kingsbury's hands, her gift for making stories like this of faith and hope on wonderful display. When Gideon and Earl meet at the mission Gideon senses what that miracle could be. I will not reveal what transpires between Gideon and Earl but this novella opens upon the joyous occasion of a wedding and slowly reveals how faith and a Christmas miracle brought all the parties involved there. This is a sweet and heartfelt story of hope that will make you want to do good to others while we still have the time. Short and touching, Gideon's Gift does not have to be read during the Christmas season to enjoy it. While its brief length and sentimental message, does make it perfect for the busy holiday season, it is also nice for those who enjoy sentimental and heartwarming tales the year round. Highly recommended.

Review # 2 was written on 2018-08-03 00:00:00 Roy Benny Coogle A beautiful heartwarming tale. Keep the Kleenex handy.