SUMMARY: In this heartwarming novel, author Greg Kincaid tells the tender story of how one very special dog changed the lives of his adoptive family—and an entire town—forever.“Todd, they always want you to adopt a dog. That’s what they do. Besides, we don’t need another animal around here, and most definitely not a dog.”When Todd McCray, a developmentally challenged young man still living on his parents’ Kansas farm, hears that a local animal shelter is seeking temporary homes for its dogs during the days leading to Christmas, he knows exactly what he wants for the holidays. His father objects, but Todd’s persistence quickly wins out. Soon the McCrays are the short-term foster family for a lovable pooch the young man names Christmas.But what about all the other dogs who will be forced to spend the Yuletide season in cages? In the days that follow, Todd uses his special gifts of persuasion to encourage his hometown to participate in the “Adopt a Dog for Christmas Program.” What follows from his small act of kindness will teach his family, and his community, about peace on earth and good will toward men—and animals.REVIEW: This sweet, tenderhearted Christmas story is a must for all animal lovers. The sequel to Christmas with Tucker, it combines a touching story of a unique young man, his doubting father, and a stray dog. Filled with life lessons: the young man learns he can be and do more than he ever thought, the father learns that there is hope for dealing with past hurts, and the dog teaches that love from animals can make a difference in humans' lives. This is a story that will bring the reader to laughter and tears, remind us all that pet adoption is an option that any one wanting a pet should consider, and how small acts of kindness can make such a difference to both humans and the animals as well. Wonderful Christmas message.FAVORITE QUOTES: "We had learned long ago that all couples fight, or at least argue from time to time. Mary Ann likes to say that it's not the conflict itself, but unresolved conflict, that causes problems in life and marriage.""As long as we can still make room at the inn, Christmas never ends." A bit hokey and predictable, but what can you expect in a Christmas story? It did bring me close to tears at times. I didn't really like the narrator's attitude toward dog ownership. Also I didn't like him being "cured" of all his trouble from war and the past dog experiences by the end, especially considering Christmas is an older dog. I wonder how differently I'd feel if I'd read instead of listen to this book. The reader did a fine job, though I wasn't sure if I should be offended by his voice for Todd, or that his voices for women tended toward the Todd effect signifying being slow.
What do You think about A Dog Named Christmas (2008)?
A short story about a boy with special needs who adopts a dog named Christmas over the holidays.
—EpicSpeller
This was a very heart touching novel. Very good book for dog lovers.
—YADIRA
I'm not a dog lover, but I thoroughly enjoyed this story!
—afreenn
Aw... Very Happy doggy story. I really liked it.
—raven
