Verna Lind expects Christmas of 1952 to be the best holiday she’s had since the war ended. But as she’s leaving the bank, a frigid wind off Lake Erie catches her hard-earned Christmas club savings, whisking the bills into the busy streets of downtown Cleveland and devastating her plans. Strangers come to her aid, though no one anticipates the power of their chance encounter or the seeds of … happiness Verna’s lost money will sow.
From Barbara Hinske, best-selling author of the Rosemont series, comes this heartwarming Christmas tale celebrating the generosity of the human spirit and the irresistible pull of love — an instant holiday classic for admirers of It’s a Wonderful Life and The Gift of the Magi.
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Barbara Hinske brings back the Christmas charm of the 1950’s and rememberences of a tradition from that era in her excellent book “The Christmas Club”.
A kindness done for one spreads to many acts of unselfish Christmas giving. The reader’s heart is warmed and reminded through the stories what real “giving from the heart” is. Hinske wraps into this wonderful book a love story that starts with the first act of kindness and could lead two love-struck people to each other.
Once I stared this book I could not put it down! Hinske successfully made me feel as if I was part of the story. She brought characters into marvelous focus so the reader feels like a friend was made within each tale of kindness told!
A warm cup of coco should be enjoyed while settling down with this homespun goodness of a tale, the story alone will warm your heart!
Goes to show—never lose faith that God will provide.”
When an old woman slips on the ice in the winter of 1952, who knows what will happen next? A younger man:Edward and a young woman: Catherine after helping the older woman out, begin to see what small things can do to help the holidays be miraculous.
It was a chance notice on Facebook this past weekend that this book had been made into a Hallmark Christmas movie that made me go and find out I’ve actually had it a few years. I own a number of Barbara Hinske ebooks, and I think it’s time I ready more of them. Highly Recommended 5/5
The Christmas Club is a wonderful story about what it means to spread the true meaning of Christmas. To give of oneself for others during the most wonderful time of the year.
When Verna Lind loses her Christmas Club money by a gust of wind she has no idea what those five dollar bills will spark in the people who find them. And even though Verna is none the wiser because a good Samaritan selflessly returns her lost money from his own wallet, good circles back around to her in the end.
Loved this book. Totally understand why Hallmark made it into a Christmas movie. Kudos Barbara Hinske!
The Christmas Club is a holiday novella that has now become a Hallmark Christmas movie. It premiers November 27th, 2019 at 8 pm.
Set in 1952 in Cleveland, Ohio, The Christmas Club follows the journey of a handful of $5 bills as they are launched into the wind, scattering and opening peoples’ hearts to the true spirit of the holidays.
Honestly, I can’t say much more about the book because it would spoil it for you. And I loved it enough that I’d hate to spoil the book and/or the movie for you. Suffice it to say, the plot was a new one, and definitely out of the norm for Hallmark Christmas movie plots, and the premise of the story drew me in. By the end of the first chapter, I was hooked. It’s a novella, so you don’t get the in-depth view of the characters, but it gives you just enough to fall a little in love with each of them.
NICUnurse’s Rating: For fans of Hallmark Christmas movies that feature characters with big hearts and lots of good cheer to spread, I think you will love this novella. Just know it’s not the typical cookie-cutter plot you see in most of the movies, which in my opinion isn’t a bad thing. In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, we don’t always have hours to spare reading, no matter how much we love it. This book is the perfect length for this time of year. And it will absolutely help get you into the holiday spirit.
I give The Christmas Club by Barbara Hinske 5 out of 5 stars!