A String of Blue Beads

by Fulton Oursler, Reisie Lonette (Illustrator)

Here is a modern Christmas parable of faith and love which will warm the hearts of all its readers. Written by the late Fulton Oursler, beloved author of The Greatest Story Ever Told and The Greatest Book Ever Written.

A String of Blue Beads is one of the most inspiring and truly beautiful short stories ever to come from Fulton Oursler's pen. Now published for the first time in book form and illustated by the gifted artist, Reisie Lonette.

A String of Blue Beads will serve to renew for us all the faith, the hope, and the spirit of Christmas.

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1913

About the author

Charles Fulton Oursler was an American journalist, playwright, editor and writer. Writing as Anthony Abbot, he was a notable author of mysteries and detective fiction.

Aka Samri Frikell, Sandalwood the Magician.

Reviews

[Gina House · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5🌟 A delightful short story which takes one simple act of kindness and transforms one person's life from despair to hope. The illustrations are beautiful and poignant. This tiny book is now one of the treasures of my Christmas book collection. My only complaint is that isn't more of the story to enjoy. I'm so glad that I found this book at a local thrift shop. I can never pass up a vintage book about Christmas!

[Sara · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is absolutely beautiful!

[Jennifer Wadman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hopeful short story with themes of generosity and hope for a broken and lonely young man. Nostalgic. Secular.