Rating: 3 1/2 stars
Cover synopsis: A compelling story about the spirit of Christmas and the power of light to shine in difficult, dangerous times. Also sharing the stories behind the songs "O Little Town of Bethlehem" and "I'll Be Home For Christmas."
This is a tricky book to rate, because if I were rating the book, I probably would have given it only 3 stars. Don't get me wrong, it's wonderfully well-written. But as a book, it's a bit too brief. I was left wanting more. It's more like a magazine article. I finished the entire book in 10 minutes. I was hoping to get a little more info on the Christmas in 1941 (right after Pearl Harbor was bombed).
However, the DVD that comes with it deserves 4 stars. The book, it turns out, is just the text of the DVD. But it includes the music of the Tabernacle choir, plus the sights and sounds of the Christmas season. It's a much richer experience. A nice way to get in the Christmas spirit.
