Angels, Stars, and Trees: Tales of Christmas Magic

by John Forrest

In the tradition of O. Henry's "The Gift of the Magi," the seven stories in this collection capture that special time of the year when people become larger than themselves, when the atmosphere crackles with anticipation, when miracles do happen. Based on the author's memories of Christmases in 1950s through 1970s Canada, the stories all in one way or another evoke nostalgic reminiscences of home and family. Each story is richly complemented by an original, full-page Tim Steven illustration.

Hardcover

First published September 10, 2007

About the author

John Forrest, of Orillia, is a retired teacher, principal, and director of education. He has had eight stories published in five separate volumes of Chicken Soup for the Soul, and others in Reminisce, Good Old Days, Copper's, A Cup of Comfort for Inspiration, and The Front Porch. In 2007 Scrivener Press published his Angels, Stars, and Trees: Tales of Christmas Magic. Forrest has won story competitions held by the Toronto Sun, the Orillia Packet and Times, and the Owen Sound Sun Times.

Reviews

[Audrey · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is compilation of stories of Christmas memories of the author and his wife. They are interesting and well-written but not exactly what I have been looking for. The stories are all about Christmas trees and/or Santa Claus and although they are stories of good-will and kindness to each other, I was disappointed that there was no mention of the real meaning for Christmas.