The Christmas Doll Book Review. Based on a true story from the life of Gail Saxton Miller. Christian Christmas book. Author Jason F. Wright. Christian Book Reviewer Shirley Alarie.

Published: 10/1/2019

Goodreads Rating: 4.22

Christmas is fast approaching, but in the Saxton home, there is no money for gifts. Could there still be something special for Gail underneath the tree? In The Christmas Doll, best-selling author Jason F. Wright shares a true story from the life of Gail Saxton Miller, billionaire businesswoman and owner of the Utah Jazz NBA team. But Gail's childhood was vastly different from her life now—facing poverty in the 1940s, the Saxton family made ends…

Nostalgic Christmas memory.

New York Times best-selling author Jason F. Wright brings the true story of Gail Saxton Miller to life in the new release, The Christmas Doll. Gail’s family was struggling financially when she was a child and the children were fortunate to get one Christmas gift. Gail treasured the doll she received. She loved her so much the doll was worn out within the year, then placed on a shelf and forgotten. But when the next Christmas came around and the family was still struggling, Gail’s mother found a creative way to make Christmas special for her daughter again.

The Christmas Doll is set in a simpler time before Christmas was commercialized. The family’s frugal circumstance is one that many of today’s children haven’t experienced in our current culture of excess. The book is designed to become a family heirloom. The elegant hardcover has a texturized dust cover, beautiful real-life illustrations by Howard Lyon complement the story, and the ending brings home the Christian message.

Recommended for ages 4-8.

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Meet the Creators:

Author Jason f. Wright is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today best-selling author, creator, and speaker. His work has appeared in over 100 newspapers, magazines, and websites across the United States, including the Washington Times, the Chicago Tribune, Forbes, CNN.com and FoxNews.com.

Illustrator Howard Lyon was born and raised in Mesa, Arizona. He has studied art in Italy, France, and most recently at the Grand Central Academy in New York. Over the past twenty years, he has worked in the video game industry as an art director, concept artist, and freelance illustrator.

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Reviewer - Shirley Alarie

Shirley Alarie began writing adult and children's books to benefit two causes she loves. 'Hope in the Hood' portrays the incredible story of Colleen Adams providing hope and help to disenfranchised inner-city youth. 'A Healing Haven' showcases the amazing work of Shawn Jayroe and her incredible volunteers at RVR Horse Rescue. Children's books 'A New Friend for Gilbert' and the Dominick the Donkey 2-part series are based on real animals and events at RVR. Now Shirley writes for Jesus - including children's books, her FindingGodAmongUs blog, and as a Christian adult and children's book reviewer. Sign up to receive reviews of hot-off-the-press Christian and Children's releases. Need a freelance writer? Check her out.

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