
The Christmas Table
A Novel
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Donna VanLiere
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Donna VanLiere
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From Donna VanLiere, the New York Times best-selling author of The Christmas Hope series comes another heartwarming, inspirational story for the holidays, The Christmas Table.
In June 1972, John Creighton determines to build his wife Joan a kitchen table. His largest project to date had been picture frames but he promises to have the table ready for Thanksgiving dinner. Inspired to put something delicious on the table, Joan turns to her mother's recipes she had given to Joan when she and John married.
In June 2012, Lauren Mabrey discovers she's pregnant. Gloria, Miriam, and the rest of her friends at Glory’s Place begin to pitch in, helping Lauren prepare their home for the baby. On a visit to the local furniture builder, Lauren finds a table that he bought at a garage sale but has recently refinished. Once home, a drawer is discovered under the table which contains a stack of recipe cards. Growing up in one foster home after another, Lauren never learned to cook and is fascinated as she reads through the cards. Personal notes have been written on each one from the mother to her daughter and time and again Lauren wonders where they lived, when they lived, and in a strange way, she feels connected to this mother and her daughter and wants to make the mother proud.
The story continues to from 1972 to 2012 as Joan battles breast cancer and Lauren learns to cook, preparing for the baby’s arrival. As Christmas nears, can Lauren unlock the mystery of the table, and find the peace she's always longed for?
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- Bean
- 11-28-23
Such a uplifting story
This is a well written and attention getting story. It moved along smoothly and renews your hope.
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- Mayda
- 11-22-22
Great feel good stories!!
Love VanLiere’s books. The stories are great and I love the fact that she narrates them herself!
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- Love to Read!
- 10-28-20
Stupendous!
Loved it! Stunning conclusion to Lauren's story....God is whispering throughout this story..."Today is the day". VanLiere does not disappoint...narration is wonderful. The table is ready!
Love the recipes at the end! After I cried....I will cook....What a way to be inspired into the Christmas season of Joy!
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- Deborah J. Cobb
- 02-26-21
Everyone needs to read this
What a beautiful heartwarming story!!!. It speaks to the heart. I felt the performance was great. Kept me interested. My mother and I listened to it on a long trip. We would sit in the parking lot listening, then quickly run our errands and immediately put the story on. Yes, tears were shed.
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- John S
- 11-30-20
I don’t know how Donna does it!
I have always been impressed with the way Donna VanLiere is able to weave such a rich story with so few words. I have loved every one of her stories and and this one is no exception. And the fact that she is one of the best narrators I have ever heard is a bonus!
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- Kenny
- 12-29-22
A Story of Hope
This is a story of two families over time that eventually come together in December of 2012. It’s a story of hope that everyone can certainly use at Christmas time each year.
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- PrincessZorlon
- 09-22-22
LOVED LOVED LOVED this book
It was great, light-hearted, and made me smile. Love these types of books and will listen to more from this author :D
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- Amelia Ashe
- 02-16-23
Food and family
This was an amazing read. I liked how it went from different time periods. I love too cook and I believe food brings family together. This book had it all. I laughed, I cried tears of sadness and tears of joy.
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- Amazon Customer
- 12-03-20
wonderful story
I absolutely loved that Jesus was included in this good old fashioned story about Christmas, which is the reason for the season!
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- Doug Perkins
- 12-22-22
Love it
I loved this book! Don’t miss it. My favorite Christmas book this year! Very enjoyable!
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