47 Minutes on Christmas Eve (Third Edition)

by William Van Doren

47 Minutes is a thin book, but deep; short, but memorable. Take the time to savor its words and surreal images and its powerful, timely message for our rushed and stuffed society: 'tis, indeed, the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0997042907
• Release Date: April 2016
• Publisher: Watts Passage Press
• Length: 206 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.0" x 0.5" x 5.0"

Customer Reviews

BEEN THERE!

I slipped away from the family holiday doings on the afternoon of December 23rd to take a nap and nurse a nasty cold, but my 2-year-old nephew's one-volume voice (loud) kept sleep away, so I picked up this lovely little red book. Not a whole lot more than 47 minutes later, I was able to rejoin the crowd, still sleepy but filled with Christmas goodwill.It even lasted until said nephew woke me up at about 5:30 a.m. the next day.If you need a reminder that finding beauty in everyday things can save not only your holiday spirit but also your sanity, READ THIS BOOK!

Exorcising Scrooge

With overtones of "A Christmas Carol" and "It's a Wonderful Life," this small, satisfying book from veteran author Van Doren answers to the paradoxical angst we all feel during the holidays. Van Doren quickly establishes a clear voice as he recounts a Christmas Eve adventure that wouldn't be out of place in Alice's Wonderland. Employing his hometown landscape and universal themes of too-much-work/too-little-time, the story sleds along an ever-surprising slope, accelerating steadily -- with the occasional pause for breath -- to a conclusion that is both simple and profound. A quick read, the book is a perfect gift and a primer for the ages.