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Cecelia Ahern

The Gift

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The Gift is a magical, fable-like Christmas story from Cecelia Ahern, the celebrated New York Times bestselling author of P.S. I Love You and Thanks for the Memories. The story of Lou Suffern, a successful executive frustrated by the fact that he spends more time in the office than with his doting wife and two young children, The Gift is “a tantalizing tale wrapped in a tale….[the] perfect treat for the holidays.” (Sara Gruen)
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260 printed pages
Publication year
2009
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  • Felleysia Contionshared an impression8 years ago
    👍Worth reading
    💡Learnt A Lot

    Really inspiring me a lot.

  • aons31shared an impression9 years ago
    👍Worth reading
    💞Loved Up

    Good

  • kerynsaltershared an impression9 years ago
    👍Worth reading
    🐼Fluffy

Quotes

  • Tsvetomir Tsonkovhas quoted5 years ago
    exists only on this morning every year, these homes stand shoulder to shoulder like painted toy soldiers: chests pushed out, stomachs tucked in, proud and protective of all within, like an Army of Secrets.

    And houses on Christmas morning are indeed treasure chests of hidden truths. A wreath on a door like a finger upon a lip; blinds down like closed eyelids. Then, at some unspecified time, a warm glow will appear beyond the drawn curtains, the smallest hint of something happening inside. Like stars in the night sky gradually appearing to the naked eye, lights go on behind the blinds and curtains in the half-light of dawn. One at a time, like tiny pieces of gold being re‍
  • Лика Меликсетянhas quoted6 years ago
    You’re happy there?” his father asked casually, still looking out the window, the party behind them visible in the reflection. “No point in working that hard if you’re not, because at the end of the day, that’s what it’s all about, isn’t it?”
  • Иринаhas quoted5 years ago
    You know that no matter where Daddy is, no matter what’s happening in your life, no matter if you’re sad or happy or lonely or lost, remember that I’m always there for you. Even if you don’t see me, know that I’m in here”—he touched her head—“and I’m in here”—he touched her heart. “And I’m always watching you, and I’m always proud of you and of everything you do, and when you sometimes question how I ever felt about you, remember right now, remember me saying that I love you, my sweetheart. Daddy loves you

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