The Shark Mutiny

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Veteran techno-thriller writer Robinson's fifth novel pairs Arnold Morgan, the aging but still powerful national security adviser who stars in the author's previous titles (Nimitz Class, Kilo Class) with a new young naval intelligence officer named Ramshawe--one of the few characters with more personality than the military hardware on which Robinson lavishes most of his attention in this somewhat pedestrian tale.

Ramshawe's commanding officer ignores his warnings about a Russian airplane carrying a lethal cargo of sea mines to a Chinese naval base and the subsequent movement of Chinese warships flying the flag of Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, even when an American oil tanker explodes in the Persian Gulf. Unable to convince his Admiral that the events are connected, the junior hotshot ignores the chain of command and takes his suspicions to Morgan. When more oil tankers blow up and it becomes clear that the Chinese have mined the strait in order to drive oil prices up and destabilize the economy, Morgan deploys the U.S. Navy to the Gulf. Included in the force are a couple of SEAL teams on a submarine--but the sub is commanded by a deranged captain who believes he's the reincarnated spirit of the French naval officer defeated by Nelson at Trafalgar, so the SEALs are forced to stage a mutiny in order to carry out their mission. Meanwhile, it turns out China has another target in its sights, halfway around the world: its neighbor Taiwan. So the Taiwanese air force must fight off the attack on its territory with no help from the U.S. Navy, which is committed in the Gulf.

There's enough weaponry and military maneuvering here to keep fans of Clancy, Coonts, and Dale Brown happy, but it may be past time for the curmudgeonly Morgan to retire and let a new series hero like Ramshawe take over. --Jane Adams

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An oil tanker mysteriously explodes in the Persian Gulf. Then a second . . . and a third. To the President's National Security Adviser Admiral Arnold Morgan it is more than a tragic coincidence—it is a brazen act of aggression that must not stand. In partnership with Iran, the Chinese navy has mined the Strait of Hormuz, intending to hold the world's oil supply hostage. Now eighty percent of America's active sea power is being mobilized—including U.S.S. Shark, an aging nuclear submarine on its final tour of duty—to dismantle a deadly alliance between two powerful enemies. But something goes terribly wrong during a bold retaliatory SEAL assault on China's Indian Ocean power plants—a disaster that spawns death, disbelief, rage . . . and rebellion. And with a volatile world on the brink of catastrophic conflict, the commanders of a nuclear boat in the twilight of glory must confront a nightmare as devastating as it is unthinkable: mutiny!

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An oil tanker mysteriously explodes in the Persian Gulf. Then a second ... and a third. To the President's National Security Adviser Admiral Arnold Morgan it is more than a tragic coincidence -- it is a brazen act of aggression that must not stand. In partnership with Iran, the Chinese navy has mined the Strait of Hormuz, intending to hold the world's oil supply hostage. Now eighty percent of America's active sea power is being mobilized -- including U.S.S. Shark, an aging nuclear submarine on its final tour of duty -- to dismantle a deadly alliance between two powerful enemies. But something goes terribly wrong during a bold retaliatory SEAL assault on China's Indian Ocean power plants -- a disaster that spawns death, disbelief, rage ... and rebellion. And with a volatile world on the brink of catastrophic conflict, the commanders of a nuclear boat in the twilight of glory must confront a nightmare as devastating as it is unthinkable: mutiny!

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A mediocre read. Entertaining, but lacking a lot........2005-07-30

The Shark Mutiny is the fifth submarine techno-thriller from Patrick Robinson. I enjoy Robinson's writing, since, in contrast to Clancy (whom I also enjoy), Robinson deals a little more extensively with the personal side of the characters that he develops. However, it didn't meet my expectations. The story, unsurprisingly, involves China and the Arabian Peninsula. Robinson generally toggles between the Chinese or the arabs as his bad guys. This time he combined both areas in the same novel. The Chinese and the Iranians hatch an intriguing plot, stringing minefields accross the Strait of Hormuz. This develops into multiple plots, which unsurprisingly involve Chinese interests in Taiwan. An alert intelligence officer gets ignored by his superiors so goes over their heads and helps to save the day. I found the plot a little boring. Also, I am not sure how well tolerated would be breaking the chain of military command, no matter how right the underlings are. So, this took a bit of a stretch of the imagination. Arnold Morgan is so overdone in parts that he starts to ruin the story. I find the political bias way too overt for my liking, and had I been the editor, I would have toned it down. The characters start to lose a bit of credibility because of this. Robinson should really take care with Morgan: he risks generating a boring novel because of him.

A staggeringly bad book.......2005-01-23

This is really a five-star book, except with a minus on the front. Clearly written to cash in on the post-9/11 US audience, it is trite, gung-ho and racially insulting (many references to "towelheads" and "Chinks"). The US is pure and wholesome and can do nothing wrong, the nasties are bad, bad, bad and can do nothing right. The actual "mutiny" of the title is a bizarre appendage at the end of a longish book, and by this time you've lost all interest in both story and characters and are reading out of sheer determination because you paid good money for this garbage and you are desperately trying to get something slightly more closely approaching your money's worth. I personally have read my last Robinson.

KATHY !............2004-09-01

Even more tedious than the rambling diatribes concerning Admiral Morgan and the "red headed" beauty were the lengthy homo-erotic soliloquies on the subject of the bravado and manliness of Navy SEALS.

After completing this novel my greatest concern was the amount of effort required to dispose of it.

Virtually unreadable.......2004-04-04

Sorry, but I have to say that I made it about halfway through this book before I literally couldn't read another page. I tried to finish it, but it just didn't work. The dialogue is forced and unpolished, the plot is reaching beyond the realms of reasonable suspension of disbelief and none of the characters seem to make any decisions which are logically thought out. Pick another book.

Poorly Researched, rushed ending...........2004-03-14

This was my first Robinson book and might be my last. The fact it was poorly researched greatly detracted from what could have been a compelling story line. For instance, only Congress can award a Medal of Honor, not a commander. And Merseault wines don't come from the Loire Valley, they come from Burgundy (okay, that might be a little picky on my part). It also seems that after the main build up in the book he quickly rushed to wrap it up. Any further character or plot development was dispenced with in the name of brevity.

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The Shark Mutiny
Patrick Robinson
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THE SHARK MUTINY
Patrick Robinson
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13 CDs. UNABRIDGED. GOOD CONDITION. FORMER LIBRARY BK. A WONDERFUL AUDIOBOOK!!

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Shark Mutiny
Patrick Robinson
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The Shark Mutiny
Patrick Robinson
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Patrick Robinson
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Patrick Robinson
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Joe White was a blur with a six-gun, but the young lawman was blind to the trouble it would get him into the most dangerous and best-looking gunfighter in town. Those things made him powerful enemies, men who bushwhacked him and left him for dead. But Joe was saved. And though his woes dwarfed those of his rescuers, the answer to their problems mirrored the solution to his own. The seven newly orphaned Shorter sisters were in danger of being separated, and only a prissy school-marm named Sarah Prince could save them. And while the Shorters knew that the bewitching Sarah was just what the wounded marshal was looking for, he didnt know it yet. Miss Prince's kiss would open Joes eyes to love fruit would keep them open forever.

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Too many crude and creepy moments.......2007-03-02

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Fairest of them all...

Joe White was a blur with a six-gun, but the young lawman was blind to the trouble it would get him into--that and the fact that he was also the most dangerous and best-looking gunfighter in town. Those things made him powerful enemies, men who bushwacked him and left him for dead.

But Joe was saved. And though his woes dwarfed those of his rescuers, the answer to their problems mirrored the solution to his own. The seven newly orphaned Shorter sisters were in danger of being separated, and only a prissy schoolmarm named Sarah Prince could save them. And while the Shorters knew that the bewitching Sarah was just what the wounded marshal was looking for, he didn't know it yet. Miss Prince's kiss would open Joe's eyes to love--and one taste of forbidden fruit would keep them open forever.

And my review:

Well, I'll admit it. I've tried two books by this author and didn't like either one of them, so I might have come into reading this book just a little bit biased. Even so, I didn't like it.

My main complaint was that the characters were not very deeply drawn. I didn't know who they were on a deep level, or what made them tick. They were just there. And I found the hero to be quite arrogant. Especially when he looks at the heroine's body and decides that she has a world-class pair of t**s (the author's word, not mine!). Was using such a crude slang word for the heroine's bosom really necessary? I just found it jarring and nasty. Not at all romantic--just sleazy.

There was a funny moment, when the hero tries to put the moves on the heroine. She says something to the effect of "touch me, and your friends will have reason to call you Stumpy." Now, that joke was funny the first time. Maybe still funny the second time. Not so funny the 50th time in as many pages.

Oh, and the secondary romance between Rosie and Deacon mentioned by another reviewer? Uhh...not romantic, but creepy as heck. Deacon tries to have Joe killed because he's jealous, and basically stalks Rosie when she runs away. That's obsession, not love. And how can a reader cheer for a man who's willing to commit murder (or at least hire someone to do it)? Not this reader.

Not recommended by this reader, unless you're already a fan of this author.

Charming Sweet Story........2000-08-13

Sarah Prince was raised in wealth, but very little affection, so she decided to seek adventures out West away from her protective family. She obtained employment as a schoolteacher and started a friendship with widowed Elizabeth Shorter and her seven daughters. After Elizabeth's death, Sarah came to live with the orphans,who are in danger of being separated, to come up with a plan to keep them together.

Enter handsome Joe White, deputy U.S. Marshall, who is bushwacked by two men and left for dead on the instructions of Deacon Moss who is jealous of Joe because his "girlfriend" Rosie slept with Joe free of charge. Joe's horse leads him to the home of the Shorter sisters where he is cared for by Alice, the oldest daughter, and Sarah. Alice convinces Joe to pretend to be her dead father to convince the traveling Judge that they are properly cared for. Joe decides the ruse will be even better if he and Sarah marry which they do.

Joe has told Sarah that he never plans to stay in one place and love a woman; however, as in all good romances, matters do change.

Sarah's parents and ex-fiancee arrive at Jacob's Crossing intending to take Sarah back home with them. They are not happy with their daughter's marriage and insist they will take the girls to New York with them if Sarah will come home.

In the meantime, another romance is developing between Mary Rose Sheppard (alias prostitute Rosie, who is now respectable) and Deacon Moss.

Enter the outlaws Joe is chasing and you have a sweet, charming story.

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Slow start - but very worth it!!.......2002-11-25

The TARDIS and crew arrive on the planet Hitchemus, where a human colony that shares a passion for music, share the world with its only other dominant life forms - harmless friendly creatures that closely resemble Earth tigers. Weather conditions and the peaceful tranquility of the world make it a near paradise to live in...but that's all about to change!

I found that the novel starts off with a leisurely pace, but being quite slow and not really catching the reader with much interest and you're left hoping that it will get better. But, once the plot kicks into gear you'll find yourself engrossed and hard-put to put the book down with it's many twists and developments in both the planet's inhabitants, the Doctor's and his companions lives.

Orman's characterisation is superb. Especially with the creation of the 'tiger' society being vastly more interesting than the 'run of the mill' human society it must go up against. The Doctor's actions do come as a surprise, but isn't uncharacteristic - the ending being the best and will leave you thinking "It's about time you done that, Doc" (No pun intended).
Anji's character is tested and is starting to really evolve as she must decide where her loyalties lie with the colonists or the Doctor, who has gone and abandoned them. Fitz is clearly running scared but his rock-hard faith in the Doctor is also great to see. Plus, the fun loving, innocent tiger 'Bounce' is a character you'll easily find yourself enjoying immensely.

I found that the story does seem to resemble a 'mish mash' of different themes from the televised stories of the Doctor, with "The Silurians" being one of the main.

Overall, as with all Kate Orman books, you will find this an enjoyable experience, and a great and refreshing break from the previous 8th Doctor novels preceding it. VERY RECOMMENDED!!!

Violins, Violence, Silence.......2002-03-25

In the endless run of just-okay Eighth Doctor novels, "The Year of Intelligent Tigers" shines as one of the most energetic, positive books in the series to date. It's the first "Doctor Who" book I've read in months that turned me on the nuances of writing -- the plotting, the asides and observations, the scene structure. This is the kind of book that inspires people *to* write ... to write something more than negative reviews, at any rate.

Maybe the book's success owes to its author, longtime DW standout Kate Orman, who's been doing this for nearly a decade now, and without a misstep (only her previous "Unnatural History", written with husband Jon Blum, failed to energize). The book rings with Kate's hallmarks -- in the first scene, a character suffers a panic attack while doing research in a library, and it's all set on an Earth colony world populated by humans (here, musicians) representing a specific ethnicity (here, Germans and Middle Easterners, although nothing is done with this premise).

During a delightful 50-page extended intro, we learn more about the Doctor and company than we did in the previous four or five noisy runarounds. Then, in a great visual montage, the Tigers come to town. It's an uneasy battle between man and big cat for dominance of Hitchemus's lone, tiny, land-mass. Kate chooses to focus on just a few characters on each side, and this works to the book's advantage. The tiger names (Bounce, Big, etc) may be a bit too anthropomorphized for your taste.

I love the pace at which the mystery of the tigers' ancient artifacts is solved, and I enjoy the way the Eighth Doctor does not fit well into either side of the war -- both sides impose their own values on him, while all he really wants to do is study, in peace and quiet. The ending is, obviously, a deus ex machina, which could have been a disaster, but since it concludes the story logically (with, I think, heavy references to 1960s "Star Trek" throughout), I mark it down as a success.

Jon Blum is given story credit. He wrote the historical interludes (set during the Doctor's 100-year amnesiac period on Earth), and is credited with portions of the dialogue. It seems fairly obvious which scenes are his -- Jon's view of the Eighth Doctor is wildly sturm und drang, full of shouted declarations of principle. However, both authors' handiwork is visible in the closing scene -- a reflective moment, summed with a quietly haunting line of dialogue. Also great is an extended lecture on Beethoven's Fifth Symphony. The styles complement quite nicely.

The worst part about "Intelligent Tigers" is the knowledge that it will probably be many, many months before another quiet, reflective gem is published.

Music to my ears.......2001-12-27

At first I wasn't sure if I was going to like THE YEAR OF INTELLIGENT TIGERS. It starts off quite slowly, with a lot of leisurely scenes that are interesting and enjoyable, but don't really get the blood pumping. It seems like it's trying to do the Doctor-and-companions-on vacation thing, but not doing it quite as well as Ben Aaronovitch had done in his fabulous THE ALSO PEOPLE. Fortunately, the opening sections are merely setting the stage for what comes later. The result is a book that is easily one of the best of the EDAs.

This is a much more in-depth and demanding novel than the previous three in the EDA range, and it's all that much more rewarding. Once the plot kicks in, it drives the action in a relaxed, yet steady pace. Several wonderful set pieces space out the more story-driven sequences and provide us with numerous memorable images. The Eighth Doctor works incredibly well as a sort of mad violinist, and it's great to see him putting his passion towards something other than running around quickly. The musical references invade every part of the book, from the structure to the dialogue to the tone. The mentions are plentiful, but never clumsy, and are slipped in with a lot of care.

The society of tigers is quite well realized and there is a genuine sense of mystery and anticipation as more and more of their culture and history is slowly revealed. I won't give away too much, but there are some great surprises contained in these sections. Numerous Doctor Who clichés are borrowed from, but they are all given a new twist. In some ways the basic plot resembles older stories and serials, but every time you think you know how the story will unfold, it cleverly takes a different step, defying expectation at most turns. Such familiarity in the beginning and middle sections helps to emphasize how inventive and unexpected the ending really is. The Doctor's solution is exactly what he has been working towards for the entirety of the book, but the execution of this plan is quite interesting.

The tigers (though the story points out that they merely resemble Earth tigers, and are, in fact, an alien life-form) are characterized quite interestingly, slightly better than the individual humans are. Since we've seen hundreds of Earth colonies over the years, more time is spent building up the tiger society and so they get the lion's share of the attention. The regulars get quite a lot to do as well. Anji is really starting to come into her own as a companion. Here she's organized and resourceful, yet suspicious of the actions of other people. Without Fitz's experience, she's not quite sure where this Doctor fellow's loyalties really lie. It isn't overdone though, and it really helps to drive the action along. There is a great attention to detail present; every character's motivations are understandable and believable. No one acts merely for the sake of convenience.

THE YEAR OF INTELLIGENT TIGERS is a great book, giving the Doctor a lot to solve, Anji a lot to angst over, and Fitz a lot to be frightened of. As someone who isn't terribly familiar with a lot of classical music, I suspect that there were a few references that went over my head, but the musical flavour and tone of the story is maintained quite well. Extra mention should be made of the historical flashbacks to Doctor's one hundred year exile to Earth. These are two of the best portions of the book, and makes one wish that the Ormanblum entity had also written a book during that particular story arc. In any case, TIGERS is one of the better EDAs and is a welcome addition to the current unfolding story.

Orman is back!.......2001-08-26

Year of Intelligent Tigers is a wonderful book. When you pick up a Kate Orman book, you know you're going to get an interesting read, even if you don't necessarily like the book. Kate's last book, Unnatural History (with her husband, Jon Blum), was a book that seemed to be written with a fannish agenda in mind. It really brought down what was an otherwise enjoyable story. This one goes back to the Orman staple of examining characters, especially that of the Doctor.

It's no secret that Kate really likes the Eighth Doctor, and you can always tell that when you read one of her books. He comes alive on the page. It has often been said that the Eighth Doctor doesn't seem to have much character, but that's never true in one of Kate's books. It's so nice that the Doctor actually does something, rather than being a bystander as he has been in many Eighth Doctor books.

This book also continues the storyline of Anji's doubting of the Doctor. Things are going from bad to worse there. For the first time, he appears to side with the aliens against the humans. He's not just being callous anymore, he appears to have gone to the other side. When one of the humans is killed and the Doctor just steps over them without even batting an eyelash, Anji doesn't know what to think. Again, Anji has nothing to compare this to, unlike Fitz. Fitz tries really hard to run interference for the Doctor, knowing that the Doctor couldn't betray them. Could he?

Fitz's dilemma is moving. He's torn between love for the Doctor and uncertainty about what's going to happen. He's just a plain, simple guy trying to do the right thing, even though he sometimes doesn't know what that is. You really have to feel for him sometimes, especially in this book. He's trying to delay the humans because the Doctor must have a plan. He just hasn't told them what it is. He's the only one of the humans that trusts the Doctor anymore, and he feels quite alone.

The tigers also make interesting characters. I found myself really growing attached to Longbody, Bounce, and even Big a little bit. Orman gives them all distinct personalities, motivations, and character. Longbody is distrustful, Bounce is an idealistic child, and Big is a pragmatic leader who has to handle not only the humans, but dissension within his own ranks.

The novel itself has an interesting feel to it. There is action in it, and violence. Yet it doesn't feel like there's a lot in there. The pace is a lot more leisurely than Eater of Wasps (the previous Eighth Doctor book). For the first time, the TARDIS crew is taking a holiday, and the book takes on that feel. Even when the Tigers plan is revealed, the pace is leisurely, almost like a sociological study of two societies than an adventure book. Yet it's still good.

Orman makes both societies interesting and worthy of the time spent on them. Even when the action starts, it's a lot slower than most Who books. The ending came as a surprise as well. I won't spoil it here, but let's just say that the Doctor comes up with an un-Doctorly solution, but yet it doesn't seem out of character. Everything that's happened in this book leads up to it, and it works.

If you're a Who fan, give yourself a treat and read this book. Let a non-Who fan borrow it, it may just draw them in. It's not a non-stop roller-coaster ride, but actually requires a little thought and paying attention. But that's ok. It's worth it.

The year of intelligent writing.......2001-07-15

The TARDIS crew are happily ensconced on Hitchemus - a world with a single island land mass. The human colony is largely based around the production of music, and the dominant native life-form, which closely resembles the terran tiger, seems harmless and friendly. With perfect weather all year round, it seems like the perfect refuge. But then...

When you run through the list of Doctor Who authors, there are a few whose work receives almost universal praise. Kate Orman (with or without her husband, Jon Blum) is one of them.

Yet again Kate has written a book based around a believable alien world, and while it has a strong story-line, the reader is most likely to take away memories of the excellent portrayal of the characters. Kate's take on the current Doctor, still with amnesia for events preceding the novel 'The Burning', is a very strong one, full of an enormous passion for life and a towering humanity. Her interpretation of both Fitz and Anji are great, and each is explored and moved forward in this book. And then there are all the many characters who may very well appear in this book only, who are nevertheless given very effective life.

Beyond that, with this story set on a world where music is held in high regard, it is great to read musical ideas being constantly brought up within the context of the book. A devotion to music is a strong part of the characters, and so it is natural that it should be reflected in the way that many of the characters respond to the events of this book.

And then there are the tigers... About whom I'll say nothing more than their characterisation was also brilliant. Read the book to see what I mean!

I was also pleased to see Kate take one of the oft-used situations from the TV series, where the Doctor is forced to choose between the humans and the non-humans, and firstly give it a serious spin and then bounce it out the door. Things become clichés through overuse, but can be redeemed by turning them on their heads. Kate more than does this.

I could rave on and on for hours about this book, but that's not really the point. All I'll say is this: you'll be doing yourself a favour by reading it.

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The Adventure of Christmas: Helping Children Find Jesus in Our Holiday Traditions
Lisa Whelchel
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Release Date: 2004-09-09

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The ADVENTure of Christmas is a guide for moms concerned that their children are losing sight of Jesus in the midst of the distractions the holiday season brings. Lisa Whelchel was such a mom, but instead of abandoning the traditions of Christmas she rediscovered their original meanings, which were intended to remind people of God’s unfathomable gift. Hanging lights on the house, wrapping gifts, and decorating the tree have become opportunities to teach her children about how they relate to Jesus’ birth. With The ADVENTure of Christmas, mothers can redeem what’s been lost from the very symbols that are gentle reminders of the true meaning of Christmas.

Have you discovered that Jesus sometimes gets lost in the middle of the hustle and bustle of His birthday party? Would you like to be able to keep your children's focus on Jesus and also join them in the wonder of the celebration?

For each of the twenty-four days preceding Christmas, The ADVENTure of Christmas serves as a fun and handy guide that describes the significance behind your favorite traditions. Hanging lights on the house, wrapping gifts, and decorating the tree will become opportunities to share how these customs relate to Jesus' birth. The ADVENTure of Christmas recaptures the true meaning of this beloved season, giving reasons to celebrate for years to come.

Story Behind the Book

Feeling like Jesus had gotten lost in the frenzy of the holiday season, I asked the Lord to show me what I could do to teach my children the true meaning of Christmas. I was caught off-guard when He simply replied, "Don’t do anything differently. Look in the middle of the celebration and you will find Me." He was right. There was no need to orchestrate moments to pontificate about "the commercialization of Christmas." Instead, Jesus is beckoning us to come to the party and bring the kids. In doing so, we run into Him at the mall, the movies, even at school. He hides in the lights, the carols, and the cards. He is there when we dress the evergreen tree, when Dad dresses up in a red suit, and even when we eat turkey and dressing!

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[...].......2007-02-18

No matter HOW you cut it, the FACTS (of life) regarding christmas, or Yuletide as it's actually known as, seem to always escape most fundamentalists' brains - folks, this is reality: most christmas traditions (as well as easter) are in FACT (GASP!) PAGAN. And it doesn't take a genius to do a little homework and come to grips with that. Why not just allow your children to be children, and ditch the dogma until their old enough to decide for themself? Or are you afraid that Whelchel might put 'hot sauce' on your tongue? But nevermind me, by following the tripe Lisa Whelchel and comrades are pushing, you should all feel free to do as they tell you! That's right! Feel free to do as they tell you!

WONDERFUL RESOURCE.......2007-01-13

I very much enjoyed using this resource this Christmas. It was well written and informative. My kids and I enjoyed learning the backround to the traditions we all enjoy.

LOVE IT.......2007-01-11

I love this book and the Children really enjoy it too. I use it with my own Children and my Daycare Children...ranging in age from 2 to 9. It allows you to enjoy Christmas and its traditions but in a way that represents God and Jesus (right down to Santa Claus). I have given it as a gift a few times and I may get it next year for each one of my Daycare Families. Enjoy and God Bless!

AMAZING.......2006-12-16

This book is awesome, I love to share each of these religeous explanations of our holiday traditions with my family!

Outstanding!.......2006-06-14

This book is a great way to teach your little ones about the meaning of christmas as a christian. The lessons are short, but powerful and fun.

After going through each day of this wonderful book, my [...] decided to except Christ and was baptised on Christmas day this past Christmas! She really loved the lessons she learned about it's true meaning. Everything was so hands on!

We are making this book and all the wonderful ideas a permenate part of our familys' christmas traditions. All three of my daughters' really got into the "spirit" of things. This year, they will all receive a copy of it for christmas to help start their own future family traditions.

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