The Joyous Miracle

By Frank Norris and Beatriz Scaglia

Book Overview

The Joyous Miracle: A Parable of Christmas is a heartwarming tale written by Frank Norris. The book is set in a small town during the Christmas season, where a young girl named Marjorie is struggling to find joy in the holiday season. Marjorie has lost her mother and is living with her father, who is struggling to make ends meet.One day, Marjorie meets a mysterious old man who introduces her to the true meaning of Christmas. Through his guidance, Marjorie learns to appreciate the small things in life and finds joy in the holiday season. The old man also shares with her a parable about a miraculous event that occurred on Christmas day many years ago.As Marjorie's understanding of Christmas deepens, she begins to see the world in a new light. She discovers the joy of giving to others and learns to appreciate the love and support of her family and friends. The book is a heartwarming reminder of the true meaning of Christmas and the power of love and kindness.Overall, The Joyous Miracle: A Parable of Christmas is a beautifully written story that will inspire readers of all ages. The book is filled with memorable characters, heartwarming moments, and a powerful message about the true spirit of Christmas. It is a perfect read for anyone looking to get into the holiday spirit and rediscover the joy of the season.1906. The overriding theme in Norris' fiction is the impact of industrialization on peaceful agricultural communities and the consequent chaos in the lives of people who lived in these communities. The Joyous Miracle begins: Mervius had come to old Jerome's stone-built farmhouse, across the huge meadow where some half-dozen of the neighboring villagers pastured their stock in common. Old Jerome had received a certain letter, which was a copy of another letter, which in turn was a copy of another letter, and so on and so on, nobody could tell how far. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417910844
• ISBN13: 9781417910847
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"