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Gideon's Gift

By: Karen Kingsbury
Narrated by: John McDonough
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 Karen Kingsbury, author of 24 books, has warmed the hearts of millions with her tales of miracles. Gideon's Gift captures a Christmas miracle that touches a frail young girl and a gruff homeless man.

Eight-year-old Gideon Mercer loves to help people, but she has leukemia. When her illness goes into remission at Christmas, she is sure this miracle is a gift from God. So to celebrate, she and her father volunteer to serve meals at a mission for the homeless. She meets dirty, sullen Earl Badgett there, and although he refuses her friendship, she gives him a small gift. This one act will lead to a series of miracles that will change the rest of Gideon's and Earl's lives, and affect countless others.

A story of faith, charity, and rebirth, Gideon's Gift is sure to inspire all listeners with its message of love. John McDonough, critically acclaimed for his colorful narrations of Jan Karon's Mitford books, adds a special warmth to each word.

©2002 Karen Kingbury (P)2003 Recorded Books, LLC Christian Fiction Fiction Genre Fiction Homelessness Heartfelt Christmas Winter

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"Kingsbury writes quite well." (Publishers Weekly)
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The narrator has a nice voice. The story is very touching. I didn't mind reading it at another time of the year than Christmas.

Heart warming

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Loved how this was written so sensitively and the beautiful outcome. made me rethink our towns homeless folk. you never know what stories they have. thank you Karen.

truly inspiring

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A delightful story that can be read any time of the year. Makes you think about the stories of others - you never know the journey people have walked

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