Cute, short read about a little girl who touches the lives of different people in the care center. 3 stars is generous, however. I made an effort to get involved with each new character introduced, only to have the ends not tied up with each one. Did Fred and Rosie celebrate another birthday together? What happened to Helen and her husband? I can't say it was a waste of time because you can read it so quickly, but it's either a way too dragged-out Sacrament meeting object story, or an overly abridged "novel," as the cover claims. Costs $1.99 at Deseret Book; it's worth exactly that price and not a penny more. Reread Update: Changed to 2 stars; still feel the same way! In this book about a little girl named Rosie and her new found friends that come and go in her life you will see what it truly means to love someone for their inner beauty. Rosie's relationship with Bessie was so complete, what an example of love Bessie was to Rosie and the friendship she forged with Ina and Rosie really pulls at your heart. This is a touching book with such human honesty as to our behaviors and really opens your eyes to how elderly feel. We are all the same in wanting friendships and acceptance. This not just a Christmas book and it'll be a tear jerker so keep tissue close by.
What do You think about Christmas Rose (2008)?
Simple story of a sweet girl living near a nursing home where her mother works.
—KMM
A quick and charming story about love, beauty, and life.
—rhods
