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Friday, January 1, 2010

Bah! Humbug! The Holidays Aren't Over Yet! A Christmas Carol giveaway and review CLOSED

A Christmas Carol - Special Edition by Charles Dickens
(and Stephen Skelton)

Since its publication in 1843, the tale of a miserly old man and the ghosts who visit him has been bringing the true spirit of Christmas into hearts and homes. Whether you've read the story a thousand times, or have only seen the movie, A Christmas Carol Special Edition will enrich your enjoyment of this holiday favorite with:
  • The complete text of the Charles Dickens classic.
  • Annotations offering interesting insight into the story's biblical allusions, the author's faith, and compelling Christian themes throughout.
  • Discussion questions designed to engage and promote dialogue among readers of all ages on such subjects as regret, repentance, and redemption.
  • A list of related resources to enhance your study.
Enjoy A Christmas Carol Special Edition in your home, study group, book group (or Advent celebration) to learn how to say with Scrooge:
"I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year."

My thoughts: I don't know that I had ever read The Christmas Carol before now - not sure if I had seen it, had it read to me, etc, but somehow feel like I have always known the story. I must say though, I REALLY enjoyed reading it, especially in the original version with plenty of "helps" throughout the chapters. The discussion questions at the end are geared for any ages - some are better for younger groups, some for more mature groups, so they will pretty much fit any situation. They also added another dimension to the story for me.

I had the opportunity to see A Christmas Carol at a local theater in December and it was fun to be able to read the book after seeing the play - I did find the book much richer to read though.



GIVEAWAY

I have one copy of A Christmas Carol to give away thanks to FSB Associates. Just let me know you would like to enter and leave an e-mail address - it's just that easy. Sorry folks, U.S. only. This giveaway will end Jan 22nd.

~This book was provided for review by FSB Associates.~

35 comments:

  1. RAnnJanuary 2, 2010 at 12:17 AM

    I love A Christmas Carol
    ruthjoec at aoldotcom

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  2. Heidi VJanuary 2, 2010 at 12:30 AM

    I have never read this book odd as that is LOL...I would love to read it!

    Thanks
    heidivargas [at] live dot com

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  3. BenitaJanuary 2, 2010 at 5:46 AM

    I never read A Christmas Carol, though I have seen the movie on TV. I'd love to own and read this book. Thanks for the possibility.

    bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  4. Virginia CJanuary 2, 2010 at 7:30 AM

    Happy New Year! Mama always said that I was a "little dickens", so please enter my name in this giveaway : )

    I am a follower and a subscriber.

    gcwhiskas at aol dot com

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  5. bermudaonionJanuary 2, 2010 at 8:00 AM

    I don't think I've ever read this one either, so please enter me. milou2ster(at)gmail.com

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 2, 2010 at 8:35 AM

    please add my name to the drawing...thanks.

    karenk
    kmkuka(at)yahoo(dot)Com

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  7. sharon54220January 2, 2010 at 10:13 AM

    Happy New Year everyone!!

    I hate to admit this but I've never read the Christmas Carol.

    Please enter me.

    Thanks for the chance.

    sharon54220@gmail.com

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  8. Laura HartnessJanuary 2, 2010 at 12:08 PM

    I can't believe I've never read A Christmas Carol. Just shocking. And I'm sure it's better than the scores of movies & remakes that I have seen. I heard about this particular edition earlier last month, and I'd really love to partake in this printing. It's on my Amazon wish list, regardless.

    Thanks for the chance to enter!

    Laura Hartness
    The Calico Critic
    CalicoCritic@gmail.com

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  9. justpeachy36January 2, 2010 at 12:30 PM

    justpeachy36@yahoo.com

    Please enter me in the giveaway. I love Dicken's but I don't have a copy of this one.

    I posted the giveaway on Twitter also:

    http://twitter.com/justpeachy36/status/7306066836

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  10. Susan Helene GottfriedJanuary 2, 2010 at 3:55 PM

    No need to enter me, darling. I'm dropping in to say thanks for the e-mail. I've got this posted at Win a Book for you.

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  11. Nicole (Linus's Blanket)January 2, 2010 at 5:32 PM

    I love all the extras that come with this book. nicole at linussblanket dot com.

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  12. Sandy JayJanuary 2, 2010 at 9:42 PM

    I'd love to win this. Please count me in.

    forwhlz at gmail dot com

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  13. AnonymousJanuary 2, 2010 at 11:58 PM

    This would be a oruceless addition to my classroom library.
    enyl(at)inox(dot)com

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  14. EsmeJanuary 3, 2010 at 1:05 AM

    Thanks for this-who knows I may still be up for reading Christmas books at the end of January.

    chocolate and croissants at yahoo dot com

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2010 at 12:02 PM

    I,too, got to see the play this past december.
    As an added bonus,the housekeeper was played by my best friend and her dear husband played Scrooge himself.Being british he was particularly fitted for this role.
    Please consider me for the giveaway.
    God bless,
    Helen(grammea)
    grammea22@verizon.net

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  16. Renee GJanuary 3, 2010 at 8:54 PM

    Would love to have this. I vaguely remember reading this in high school, but would love to give it another look.
    rsgrandinetti@yahoo(dot)com

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  17. JaimeJanuary 3, 2010 at 9:28 PM

    would love to win
    copperllama at yahoo dot com

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  18. SueJanuary 4, 2010 at 10:48 AM

    I love Charles Dickens and haven't read this in years! Thanks for the giveaway.

    s.mickelson at gmail dot com

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  19. Linda HendersonJanuary 4, 2010 at 4:10 PM

    I haven't read Dickens in years. I would love to be included in this giveaway.

    seriousreader at live dot com

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  20. nfmgirlJanuary 7, 2010 at 4:46 PM

    I would love, love, love this! I need to get it for a reading challenge!

    nfmgirl AT gmail DOT com

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  21. MisusedinnocenceJanuary 8, 2010 at 12:09 AM

    I would love to enter!

    misusedinnocence@aol.com

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  22. Annmarie Weeks January 9, 2010 at 7:23 AM

    What a classic story that is absolutely timeless! I would love to win!

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  23. Susan HeimJanuary 11, 2010 at 9:13 AM

    My dad is a fanatic for anything related to "A Christmas Carol." I would love to win this for him!

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  24. darlanpaulsmammaJanuary 12, 2010 at 11:38 AM

    i have never read this thanks for the giveaway
    melissa.barnes76 at yahoo dot com

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  25. UnknownJanuary 16, 2010 at 1:26 AM

    I would love this book! Please enter me!

    shopgurl101@gmail.com

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  26. Dawn M.January 16, 2010 at 4:50 AM

    I've never read this, either. Would love the chance. Please enter me. :0)

    Thanks!
    librarygrinch at gmail dot com

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  27. LoriJanuary 17, 2010 at 8:47 PM

    What a classic. I would love to win this. please enter me in

    dlsmith44@msn.com

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  28. LoriJanuary 17, 2010 at 8:47 PM

    I follow you on twitter


    dlsmith44@msn.com

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  29. Eden-ClareJanuary 18, 2010 at 2:28 PM

    I love dickens

    bevnrev@tbbs.net

    thanks

    del

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  30. SherrylinnJanuary 18, 2010 at 7:09 PM

    Love this story!

    slcremer at gmail dot com

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  31. Winning ReadingsJanuary 20, 2010 at 12:15 PM

    We posted about this at Winning Readings: http://winningreadings.blogspot.com/2010/01/christmas-carol.html

    janemaritz at yahoo dot com

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  32. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2010 at 1:03 PM

    Count me in! Thanks!

    Wendy
    ebeandebe at gmail dot com

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  33. ossmcalcJanuary 21, 2010 at 1:41 AM

    I would love to be the winner of a copy of A Christmas Carol. Please enter me!

    Thank you,

    Christine
    womackcm@sbcglobal.net

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  34. CherylS22January 21, 2010 at 10:42 PM

    I'd love to read this book again - please enter me!
    Thanks ~ megalon22 at yahoo dot com

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  35. wmmahaneyJanuary 22, 2010 at 10:17 PM

    I am with you in that I do not think that I have ever actually read the book. I have seen a couple of cartoon adaptations of it, but would love to actually read it.
    wmmahaney(at)att(dot)net

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