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The Gift

Publication Date: 1 Oct 2009
Format: Paperback

Synopsis

If you could wish for one gift this Christmas, what would it be?

Lou Suffern wishes he could be in two places at once. His constant battle with the clock is a sensitive issue with his wife and family.

Gabe is the homeless man who sits outside Lou’s office. When Lou invites Gabe into the building and into his life, Lou’s world is changed beyond all measure...

An enchanting and thoughtful Christmas story that speaks to all of us about the value of time and what is truly important in life.

Critic Reviews

‘Utterly irresistible . . . I devoured it in one sitting’ Marian Keyes' Irish Times

‘A seasonal tale of love and friendship’ Woman and Home

‘An intriguing, heartfelt novel, which makes you think about the value of life’ Glamour

‘A heavenly gift that speaks to the heart’ Irish Independent

‘Heart-warming, emotional, funny and filled with unexpected twists’ RTE Guide

‘A touching tale’ Closer

‘A meaningful read that you’ll gobble up quicker than Christmas dinner’ Heat

Reader Reviews

5 out of 5

After picking it up and trying to read a fair few times on holiday I finally gave it a good crack whilst my boys slept. getting past the first few chapters I got into it like all Ahearn books. This book captivated me, I was dragged into the book and felt as if I was part of it. This book made me cry, I mourned once this book finished, as that is how close I felt to the characters, by far my favourite book.

mumfordnsons - 14/05/2012   Report abuse

5 out of 5

I've got every book so far and this one I got lost within I couldn't put the book down!! Made me and cry. Fab book.. But I can't its the best because I love all of them!

Hanny - 20/04/2012   Report abuse

4 out of 5

I've got every book so far and this one I got lost within I couldn't put the book down!! Made me and cry. Fab book.. But I can't its the best because I love all of them!

Hanny - 20/04/2012   Report abuse

0 out of 5

I've got every book so far and this one I got lost within I couldn't put the book down!! Made me and cry. Fab book.. But I can't its the best because I love all of them!

Hanny - 20/04/2012   Report abuse

0 out of 5

There's no book by cecilia I haven't read but in my opinion this is the best one. I'm german but I read the books in english..I like them more. And this book made me cry at the end.. it totally changed my mind. I dind't even thougt that someday I could lose the persons I love the most but now I noticed that if I don't care now for & about them.. someday it will be too late. I think everybody should read the book so everyone would show the important persons what they really mean to them. Cecilias books are all amazing I want to read more of them and I started to read every the second time ...

Sajik - 19/04/2012   Report abuse

5 out of 5

beautiful book. very emotional....teaches life a lesson.......keep it up cecelia!!!! im waitin for ur next awsome book.

Namibabe - 14/04/2012   Report abuse

5 out of 5

This book made me cry like a baby, it was very touching, one of my favorite books I have to say..

pingine - 25/03/2012   Report abuse

5 out of 5

I had a brain haemorrhage back in 2005 and it took 5 years for me to regain my concentration to read a book. I credit Cecelia for this as her books are a fabulous read. This is one of her best books I have ever read and now when I pass any homeless people I wonder if they are checking out my shoes. I cried my eyes out on the bus going to work. Cecelia please keep writing!!

Sandy D - 04/03/2012   Report abuse

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