For The Love Of St. Nick
Garasamo Maccagnone
ISBN: 9781439227602
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Reviewed By Rhonda Carver
Official Apex Reviews Rating: 4 Stars
After his wife dies during the traumatic birth of their youngest son, a U.S. Naval commander is transferred from sunny California to a military base in frigid northern Michigan. Despite the abrupt shift, life for the father and his two sons manages to remain somewhat normal – that is, until the commander is called away on a secret mission, leaving the boys alone with their nanny in the weeks leading up to Christmas. As if it isn’t bad enough that their father is gone, the youngest son, Johnny, suddenly develops a terrible fever – complete with violent convulsions and seizures – threatening his very life...little do the boys know, though, a surprise visitor will soon arrive with the power to change everything for the better...
Brief, yet powerful, For The Love Of St. Nick is a heartrending read. Told through the eyes of the oldest brother, Tiger, author Garasamo Maccagnone’s moving tale highlights the ups and downs of a family like so many others out there. Forced to deal with an unforeseeably tragic crisis, Tiger, Johnny, and their father nonetheless tough it out together, girding the precious bonds of family as they move forward in gratitude for the lives that they have. Also, despite the difficulties that arise along the way – including Johnny’s perilously close brush with death – the boys are able to overcome the adversity through the indomitable power of faith, which ultimately shows them what the spirit of the Holiday Season is truly all about.
An uplifting ode to the power of miracles, For The Love Of St. Nick is an inspiring tale suitable for readers of all ages. A rewarding read.
