My Thoughts:
One of the blessings of 2015 has been discovering Cynthia Ruchti. Truly, her books are beautiful with stories of hope, forgiveness, love and the Lord. They are unique and engaging while her characters are flawed in a realistically endearing manner. I find myself identifying with so many of the personalities and remembering them long after the book is closed and their stories have been told. Please- if you can get your hands on An Endless Christmas- do so! It would be lovely to read anytime but especially meaningful the month of December. The story revolves around the Binder family Christmas, their beloved traditions, and imperfect pasts filled with grace. On the first page Micah Binder proposes to his girlfriend, Katie, who has just met his family of 20+ for the first time. And her answer is... No. What follows is nothing you would ever expect but I believe it will cause you to reflect on your own life, your heart and your Christmas experience.
I wanted to jump into the pages of this book! The Binder family is precious with their delightful traditions: Bonfire of Regrets, Christmas pageant, family charity gift, and Grandma Binder's "No Technology Rule". The one bathroom situation (well, there is a second one in the barn) for 20 people adds a delightful element of chaos as does the sleeping arrangements (Katie slept in the kitchen window seat). Nothing can stop Christmas week- not a blizzard, lack of electricity, ER trips or even broken hearts. I was a puddle of tears when Grandpa Wilson told the Christmas story- just beautiful.
An Endless Christmas was just what I needed to remember what Christmas is all about. I highly recommend reading this precious tale as an escape from the craziness of the holidays. It will put your heart in the right place, comfort your weary mind and bless you greatly. ❤️
Thank you, Cynthia Ruchti, for this beautiful story.
About the book:
An Endless Christmas (Worthy Inspired, October 2015)
Too many people, too much snow, and too little room should be a recipe for disaster.
Christmas takes a very different turn when the guests of honor break up instead of announcing their engagement. Trapped with his family, they learn that love looks different than either imagined. Both in their eighties, Dodie and Wilson Binder celebrate every Christmas as if it were their last. This year, their grandson Micah is planning to ask his girlfriend, Katie, to marry him so they can celebrate with the whole family. But things go very wrong when she says, "no." Now they are stuck. Too many people, too much snow, and too little room should be a recipe for disaster. But sometimes too much is just enough. Especially when it's Christmas.
An Endless Christmas (Worthy Inspired, October 2015)
Too many people, too much snow, and too little room should be a recipe for disaster.
Christmas takes a very different turn when the guests of honor break up instead of announcing their engagement. Trapped with his family, they learn that love looks different than either imagined. Both in their eighties, Dodie and Wilson Binder celebrate every Christmas as if it were their last. This year, their grandson Micah is planning to ask his girlfriend, Katie, to marry him so they can celebrate with the whole family. But things go very wrong when she says, "no." Now they are stuck. Too many people, too much snow, and too little room should be a recipe for disaster. But sometimes too much is just enough. Especially when it's Christmas.
About the author:
Drawing from 33 years of on-air radio ministry, Cynthia Ruchti tells stories of hope-that-glows-in-the-dark through her novels and novellas, nonfiction books and devotionals, and speaking for women's and writers' events. Her books have been recognized by Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Awards, Selah Awards, the Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence, Christian Retailing's BEST Awards, and Carol Award nominations, among other honors, including a Family Fiction Readers' Choice Award. She and her plot-tweaking husband live in Pittsville, Wisconsin, not far from their three children and five grandchildren.
Connect with Cynthia: website, Twitter, Facebook
Connect with Cynthia: website, Twitter, Facebook
There's no getting out of Christmas now, despite Katie rejecting Micah's marriage proposal. Cozy up this holiday season with Cynthia Ruchti's new novella, An Endless Christmas. The Binder family celebrates every Christmas as if it were their last. Too many people, too much snow, and too little room should be a recipe for disaster. But sometimes too much is just enough. Especially when it’s Christmas.
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*I was given a copy of this fabulous book from Litfuse in exchange for my honest opinion. No other compensation was received.*
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