Other Religious Fiction, Christmas 

Mary Hoffman, author of the best-sellers Amazing Grace and Boundless Grace, has created a brand-new reverent Christmas story of the best kindThree women from different parts of the world--a young woman from the west, a mother with her child from the south, and an old woman from the southeast--meet on a mystical journey as they each follow bright paths of starlight leading to a small stable. Upon entering the building, they find a man, a woman, and a new baby surrounded by rich presents. The three women want to give the baby presents too, and come to discover that the humble gifts they bestow--a loaf of bread, a story, and an infant's kiss--are profound in their own way and will be remembered and used by the baby when he becomes a man.Best-selling author Mary Hoffman has written a beautifully woven, yet non-traditional, story of the Nativity, demonstrating the importance of women in the history of Christianity in a gentle manner. Her most recent book for Dial, An Angel Just Like Me, was praised by The New York Times as "a sensitive, charming, and beautiful book, as well as a fine vehicle for parents confronting the vexing issues of cultural identity." School Library Journal said, "A thoughtful holiday selection with a theme that can be appreciated all year round." - from Amzon