Jesse's Journal is a sequel to the popular Christmas Truce book. A year after Tommy's father Jesse died Tommy and his siblings go home once more for Christmas. Although Tommy has forgiven his father he is still plagued by questions regarding the absence of his father's love. in the forefront of his thoughts is why his father broke a vow that he seemed so sincere in presenting. What factors caused him to ignore his pledge and leave Tommy with a wounded heart instead of a mended relationship? In a moment of anger Tommy promises his daughter a white Christmas, but it isn't in the weather forecast. How can he not make his father's mistake and keep his vow to little Maggie?