Christmas, Present - Softcover

'A heart-wrenching read about the true meaning of family ... fast becoming the new Jodi Picoult' -- Red Magazine 'Christmas, Present is beautifully crafted and poignant. You simply won't be able to put it down' -- Katy Walford, News of the World 'This short-but-sweet novel explores the importance of family' -- OK! 'Poignant Christmas tale' -- Closer 'If you're looking for a weepie, this is the book to go for' -- Scottish Daily Record 'The author who was Oprah's first ever book club pick is bringing out another emotional read in time for Christmas ... a touching story' -- Edinburgh Evening News 'An end-of-year treat for fans in appropriately festive colours' -- Bookseller 'It is well worth reading and I was more than willing to learn the message it gives out' -- Shropshire Star 'A slim but poignant Christmas story that captures the spirit of the season amidst an unexpected tragedy' -- Charlotte Vowden, Rabbit 'This is the most beautiful story I have ever read' -- BFK Books 'An emotional read' -- Belfast News Letter Group Praise for Jacquelyn Mitchard: -- - 'Jacquelyn Mitchard just keeps getting better and better' -- Jodi Picoult 'Few are her equal in illuminating the personal stake we all have in the daily business of living' -- People 'This richly imagined story will leave readers pondering the value of life's precious moments' -- BookPage

On their fourteenth wedding anniversary two days before Christmas, Elliot Banner drives his wife, Laura, to the hospital. Her searing headache spells terrible news, and, knowing that she must act fast, Laura calmly gathers her family around her for the last time. In celebrating their lives together, a whole family history unfolds in a single night as they come to understand how much they share. Mitchard's family drama is a poignant reminder of the true meaning of the season.