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Book ReviewsA Christmas Memory, One Christmas, & The Thanksgiving Visitor (Modern Library) |
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Book: A Christmas Memory, One Christmas, & The Thanksgiving Visitor (Modern Library)
Written by: Truman Capote |
Publisher: Modern Library
Average Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5
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Share the memories
Rating:
5 / 5
This book was given to me last year by my dearest book friend and I read it right away and loved every page. As the holiday season approached us again this year, I was very upset because I could not find this book but when I unpacked my decorations, there is was. I was so grateful to see this collection, I sat down and re-read it and treasured it just as much the second time around.
The three stories in this collection are about Buddy as a child remembering very important times in his life and the people or person who made them special.
It is very refreshing to read stories about a simpler time and the true meaning of love and friendship. Share this book with someone you love.
A must read for each Christmas
Rating:
5 / 5
A Christmas Memory
Each Christmas for the last 5 or 6, I am taken back to a two hundred year old home in CT, where I first heard Sister Cassidy read aloud to us A Christmas Memory by Truman Capote. To say read aloud is not quite right, for when you are surrounded by sepia toned pictures, large floral throws, sipping hot cocoa with goodies to munch, and the reader, who could be the main character herself and all ready has a lilt to her words, you know you are in for a delightful memorable experience. Of course we all know that the best Christmas gifts are not in satin tied cellophane, for they are as Capote remembers, time spent with loved ones, memories of kite flying, and cousins like Sook, who may give you a "dime wrapped in toilet paper." This story is a wonderful remembrance.
This book is my favorite gift to give.
I love this book
Rating:
5 / 5
Capote has a knack for creating characters and/or showing us those who were real around him as a child, and later as a grown up. His "childhood" years works are vastly different from his grownup ones. Compare THE GRASS HARP and this book, A CHIRISTMAS MEMORY with IN COLD BLOOD or ANSWERED PRAYERS. C.M. is a sweet book, untouched by Capote's ugly side; his cynical and vengeful side. Don't get me wrong: I still love ALL his works, but this one, along with OTHER VOICES and a few of his short stories simply tug at the heart with such ferocity and emotion that they should not be missed. Also recommmended: BARK OF THE DOGWOOD and OTHER VOICES
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