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An immaculate blanket of snowfall, the blessing of an unexpected
gift, the miracle of a Heavenly Child-surprises are ingrained into
the very nature of the Christmas tradition. Yet, when the
overwhelming spirit of the holiday season collides with the chance
conflicts of everyday life, it becomes increasingly difficult to
keep the true meaning of Christmas in sight. A Dog in the Manger
and Other Christmas Stories is a collection of tales that capture
the chaos of the yuletide while also portraying the power of
Christmas to shepherd souls of all kinds-young, old, hopeful, lost,
content, confused-to confront and redefine faith in the face of
spiritual adversity. Sure to inspire reflection and retelling,
these stories celebrate the miracles of everyday life, showing that
strangers can become angels, foes can become good Samaritans, and
neighborhoods can become communities of faith. Even the most
chaotic incidents bring people closer to themselves, their
families, their communities, and to God during the Christmas
season.
Jim Simons presents a stirring vision of radical politics and
movement law in Austin beginning in the late sixties. We see how
historic cases played out within the context of complex personal
issues which engender healing and celebration.
Susan Bright, poet, author of 18 books including Breathing Under
Water, The Layers of Our Seeing and House of the Mother.
It's a wonderful read, a great outing for the imagination and an
invigorating trip back into yesteryear. I took inspiration and
frequently experienced deep gratitude for the author's setting all
this down so fully and bravely. I laughed. I cried. As they say.
But the book's not a downer; it's inspiring, a clear-eyed,
tough-minded account, full of life and determination to prevail.
Greg Olds, former editor, The Texas Observer; publisher, the
Westlake Picayune; and contributor to countless publications in
Texas and elsewhere.
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