Published: Sep. 12, 2011
Words: 22,528 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781466140912

Short description

Raise your spirits with these three stories of hope, family, and a touch of the angelic. During the Great Depression, "Shiny Green Shoes" bring hope to a town down on its luck. A woman caught in a natural disaster changes her priorities through "Refiner's Fire." Los Angeles, 1960--A failing actress is transformed by a little girl and her celestial companions in "Patty's Angels".

Extended description

Raise your spirits with these stories of hope, family, and a touch of the angelic.

"Shiny Green Shoes"-- 1935 was a hard year on old Route 66. The unlikely friendship between a young, black girl and an aging white actress brings hope to a town down on its luck.

"Refiner’s Fire"--Nestled in her beautiful home in the San Diego hills, Dina Stein is determined to celebrate Hanukkah even without her ungrateful daughter. Getting caught in a natural disaster isn’t on her agenda.

"Patty’s Angels"--Los Angeles, 1960. California is a state of growing contrasts. Downtown LA and the suburbs are only minutes, yet worlds, apart. A little girl named Patty brings people together, with the help of her celestial best friends.

Tags

hollywood, angels, holiday, depression, family, christmas, short story, california, los angeles, fire, theater, oklahoma, hanukkah

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Review by: Ey Wade on Dec. 31, 2011 :
Each of the three stories were fulfilling on its own and together they were outstanding. Each story is heart warming and goes beyond racial and social status to reminds us of the true meaning of Christmas. I like Dana Taylor's way of writing and recommend Hope for the Holidays to everyone.
(reviewed long after purchase)

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