The Gift

by Anita Stansfield

5.5 x 8.5 inches. Staple binding.

Genres: Christmas, Lds, Fiction, Romance

27 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2005

About the author

Anita Stansfield, the LDS market's #1 best-selling romance novelist, is an imaginative and prolific writer whose romantic stories have captivated her readers.

"With sales approaching a half million, Anita Stansfield has clearly found a niche in this market," said Nicole Martin, Publicist for Covenant Communications. "Her popularity stems from her ability to empathize with and write about the issues that LDS women deal with on a daily basis."

"I always write for women like me. It's through my interaction with other women that I've found there are some personal and emotional struggles that are typical," said Anita Stansfield. "I hope my writing makes women feel better about themselves and shows them these real problems can be solved through gospel principles."

Reviews

[Shannon Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Gift is a beautiful and inspiring story about love, faith, generosity, and the quiet miracles that can change a life. Anita Stansfield has a remarkable talent for creating authentic, relatable characters whose journeys are filled with hope, healing, and emotional depth. Her stories remind us that some of life's greatest gifts are found in kindness, forgiveness, and selfless love.

One of the reasons I continue to enjoy Anita Stansfield's novels is her clean, wholesome approach to romance. She writes meaningful, emotionally engaging stories without relying on explicit content, allowing the characters and their growth to truly shine. The Gift left me feeling uplifted and reminded that the greatest gifts often come in unexpected ways. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys heartfelt, faith-filled romance.

[Anna · Rating 3 out of 5]

A decent short story. It was refreshing that there was no romance involved, just faith and healing. This was clearly later reworked into the novel Winds of Hope in the Jayson Wolfe series, some of the wording is identical, it works better there, here the HEA comes a bit too quickly to seem real.

[Deanna Sutter · Rating 1 out of 5]

I'm sure to the right person (and probably to most people) this is a great little book. But I found it a little unrealistic. This was my first brush with Anita Stansfield, and the only reason I read it was because of a Book Club assignment.

I like most all genres except "books that focus on important contemporary issues." I don't like reading these kinds of books. Why??? I think I read to escape from them not to be reminded of them.

[Brittany K · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is my first attempt at reading something by Anita Stansfield. The Gift is a short story about a young man who relies on his family to help him overcome an addiction to prescription drugs. Throughout his experience, he rediscovers Christ and his own love for music.

The author's approach to drug addiction seemed a little too fluffy for me.

[Teri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well written story that shows the struggles of a young man and his realization of the importance of the Savior in his life.

[Annie]

simple heartwarming book.

[Michelle Thayn · Rating 1 out of 5]

this was terrible! it was a total repeat of the Jayson Wolf story...just during Christmas time. how disappointing!!

[Andrea · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good, short Christmas story. Uplifting and brings hope.

[Rebecca · Rating 3 out of 5]

A short little book. Sweet message.

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short and simple sweet Christmas story/message about Christmas and the Atonement.

[DeeAnn Christensen · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful story.

A beautiful story.

This is a book I've not read before, and it is truly one of Anita Stansfield's best. don't wait till christmas to read it.