by 47North. This one had plenty of elements for a great story: alien contact, mysterious artifacts, and cool superpowers. The Gift by Dave Donovan groans along at times as though it were a Scientific American article. The Gift is really heartwarming! The chapters are so short it is a very quick read for 335 pgs. When two complete opposites meet—one who believes in soul mates and one who doesn’t—will they fall in love despite their differences? by Simon Schuster. You have to be a bit of a propeller-head to get through about the first 20% of this book, but after The Gift goes to the main character I couldn't put the book down. His sweet, heartwarming stories are lovely to read during the holiday season (and an easy finish on my yearly reading goals!). After meeting Addison and her children Nathan comes to view life in a more positive prospective. This book has a very simple storyline but nonetheless it is a cute one with some emotional moments. It seems there is just so much more to the story! His quiet story of parental love and the true meaning of Christmas made history when it became simultaneously the #1 hardcover and paperback book in the nation. This book was $15 more then I usually pay for an e book, unless it's from an author I really love and just really want the book. “Sunsets, like childhood, are viewed with wonder not just because they are beautiful but because they are fleeting.”, “I've come to know that what we want in life is the greatest indication of who we really are.”, Contemporary Romance Rewrites 'Pride and Prejudice' with an Astrological Twist. it was an awesome book gave new meaning to christmas gifts it was like once i started it i couldnt put it down but i loved the end thats all i am saying so i wont ruin it for other people !!!! This was a typical Richard Paul Evans book. Alien entities in the form of "gifts" (small orbs) arrive on earth and give the humans, after merging, special abilities. For the low price of free on Amazon, this book is definitely worth your time. This first novel by Dave Donovan is great! Like the others this one was well-written, easy to read, kept my interest throughout, had interesting characters who I connected with and most of all the book had a good message and inspirational standards/ideas to live by. The books characters find much needed peace, when they face their past with the courage to forgive others and, most importantly, themselves!!!! I enjoyed this book, it is well written and the story is original! This story had me hooked from the first page. I read this book in one sitting. “Sometimes the greatest difference between being a boy and being a man is restraint.”, “A man who lies to himself, and believes his own lies, becomes unable to recognize truth, either in himself or in anyone else, and he ends up losing respect for himself and for others. I also really feel the ending was left just enough open to possibly invite a second novel. Welcome back. The Gift by Louise Jensen The Gift by Louise Jensen surely is one to read over the holidays as how giving it is to be an organ donor. I think there are a couple more yet. The good guys weren't overly good, but more realistic than you find typically in this genre. I guess I should be grateful that I wasn't broadsided by the ending? This is my new favorite Richard Paul Evans book. I was moved by the story, the power of physical and emotional healing and a reminder of the impact we can leave on those we come in contact with throughout our lives. Refresh and try again. I found some of the concepts of the alien gifts a bit confusing at time, but I figured it out as the story progressed. I read the synopsis of this book and then stuck it on my wish list to read later but I could not stop thinking about it, there was just something drawing me to this book so I bought it. Contained in the ship are gifts which are intelligences that pair with humans to assist them in this task. Those names don't seem to fit into the same category to me. Just before Christmas, I was looking for a well-written and heart-warming story that would leave me with a smile. Usually, we always crash on the way to the planet. As a young boy Nathan experienced a double tradgedy in his family. I would like to look in your mind and see all the wonderful ideas that you have? The greatest gift we could ever give doesn't cost us money or come wrapped in a package. What would you do if you had that gift? The characters seem bland, their interests in each other seem strange, and why new characters are joining in for the adventure just doesn't seem to have much merit (aside from health issues). The boy Collin was an inspiration to me as well. Will my life have made a difference? This race send the ship in the hopes it would help the human race survive an attack by an approaching enemy. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. The chapters are so short it is a very quick read for 335 pgs. When Richard Paul Evans wrote the #1 best-seller, The Christmas Box, he never intended on becoming an internationally known author. A magical story of giving, love and healing. I don't think so. The progression of the story-line, for some reason, reminded me of Heinlein's "Stranger in a Strange Land" which is kind of an obtuse comparison, but ma. Since then, more than eight million copies of The Christmas Box have been printed. I have to say I love The Christmas Box, so I am not necessarily anti Richard Paul Evans. The only other time he gets a little OCD was somewhere toward the end where he was talking about factors, cubes and squares and it was getting on the tiniest verge of being tedious. This touching novel focuses on a man who comes to realise that some parts of … I'm really look forward to more works from this author! If I could only pick one holiday book to read, it would definitely be one from Richard Paul Evans. This story is a Hymn to life's capacity for compassion and transformation. I really really liked this book. It wasn't. An alien entity is heading straight for Earth, and an elite team of specialists has been assembled to attempt to make first contact. I feel that the negative reviews were senselessly pedantic and picky. He is one the few authors in history to have hit both the fiction and non-fiction bestseller lists. Perhaps the book's greatest flaw was the character development. I really enjoyed this book! Loved this book! Find an extensive collection of fiction books at Barnes & Noble including must-read fiction books for 2020. When he has no respect for anyone, he can no longer love, and in him, he yields to his impulses, indulges in the lowest form of pleasure, and behaves in the end like an animal in satisfying his vices.”. He has since written ele. The Christmas Spirit is all throughout this novel. Author is like many Christians I know who only want the "Right" kinds of people to experience God's blessings.