{"product_id":"the-journey-of-joseph-winter-a-christmas-fairy-tale-paperback","title":"The Journey of Joseph Winter: A Christmas Fairy Tale - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePam Berehulke\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eJohn Anthony\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA heartwarming Christmas story in the tradition of the holiday classics \u003ci\u003eIt's a Wonderful Life\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eA Miracle on 34th Street\u003c\/i\u003e.Take a personal journey to discover the true magic of Christmas. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJoseph Winter is a good and gentle man, but he carries with him the pain and regret of a childhood mistake. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen a package mysteriously arrives on his doorstep, he is invited on a path to redemption. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTraveling far from his cozy little home in St. Paul, Minnesota, into the snowy landscapes of the Arctic, his touching Christmas journey takes him in search of the one man who may be able to help him find peace-\u003cb\u003eSanta Claus\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAn inspirational family Christmas tale in the style of the classic Christmas stories shared by families every holiday season, \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Journey of Joseph Winter: A Christmas Fairy Tale\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e is the inspiring story of a man in search of Santa Claus, his childhood, and ultimately-himself. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEXCERPT\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cem\u003eTom added another log to the fire as the family took their places scattered about the living room, the children jockeying for position on a soft blanket he had laid down for them. Geraldine sat in her wingback chair next to the fireplace, the small leather journal resting in her lap. Eager faces looked in her direction. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eShe took a breath and slowly released it. The fluttering in her stomach quickened. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"When I was a little girl,\" she began, \"my parents brought home a tiny bundle of blankets one night. Inside was my new brother, Joseph William Winter.\" She looked up at everyone. They were all staring back at her, leaning forward in their seats. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"We called him Joey,\" she said warmly. \"And from the moment I first saw him, I loved him with all my heart. I wanted to protect him. I wanted to teach him things.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"He grew up to be a newspaper reporter, right here in Saint Paul,\" she said. \"Then one day, back before you little ones were born-in November of 1947, to be exact-an unexpected package arrived on his doorstep. It was a small box, and in it was this journal.\" She held it up for everyone to see. \"And he was invited on a journey.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"What's a journey, Gramma?\" Rachel sat up on the blanket, looking at Geraldine. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"It's like a trip,\" Adam said to his little sister. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"That's right, honey. It's a trip. Or more like\"-Geraldine grinned-\"an \u003cb\u003eadventure\u003c\/b\u003e.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAdam's eyes grew and he sat up on the blanket. The little girls looked at each other with wide eyes and smiles. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"And this journey?\" She opened the journal to the first page and looked up at their eager faces, smiling before she began to read out loud. \"It was an invitation to go in search of Santa Claus.\" \u003c\/em\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn Anthony was born and raised in West Saint Paul, Minnesota. He grew up being tortured by three younger sisters, who have grown to be three of his best friends. They have given him three brothers, five beautiful nieces, an incredible nephew, and another on the way. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Christmas has always been a very important time of year in his family. Reading and telling Christmas stories is something he has enjoyed doing since he was a child. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e He is a licensed massage therapist with his own practice in Saint Paul, and lives with his partner of five years in West Saint Paul. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe Journey of Joseph Winter\u003c\/em\u003e is his first published work. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.41 x 8 x 5.25 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 30, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51805952770336,"sku":"9781493527281","price":20.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/15362a580d30f045a78e08ec5d9fcbbb.webp?v=1780915466","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-journey-of-joseph-winter-a-christmas-fairy-tale-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}