A Christmas Memory

By: Richard Paul Evans

Narrated by: Richard Paul Evans

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Christmas Box and the Noel Collection comes A Christmas Memory, a poignant, deeply felt novel about loss, grief, the healing power of forgiveness, and the true meaning of the holiday season.

It’s 1967, and for young Richard it’s a time of heartbreak and turmoil. Over the span of a few months, his brother, Mark, is killed in Vietnam; his father loses his job and moves the family from California to his grandmother’s abandoned home in Utah; and his parents make the painful decision to separate.

With uncertainty rattling every corner of his life, Richard does his best to remain strong—but when he’s run down by bullies at his new school, he meets Mr. Foster, an elderly neighbor who chases off the bullies and invites Richard in for a cup of cocoa. Richard becomes fast friends with the wise, solitary man who inspires Richard’s love for books and whose dog, Gollum, becomes his closest companion.

As the holidays approach, the joy and light of Christmas seem unlikely to permeate the Evans home as things take a grim turn for the worse. And just when it seems like he has nothing left to lose, Richard is confronted by a startling revelation. But with Mr. Foster’s wisdom and kindness, he learns for the first time what truly matters about the spirit of the season: that forgiveness can heal even the deepest wounds, and love endures long after the pain of loss subsides.

In A Christmas Memory, Richard Paul Evans (#1 New York Times bestselling author and the “King of Christmas fiction”) delves deep into his childhood memories to take listeners back to an age when his world felt like it was falling apart, reminding us that even in the darkest of times, the light of hope can still shine.

©2022 Richard Paul Evans (P)2022 Simon & Schuster, Inc.

Such a beautiful story!

Such a beautiful story this was! Everyone should have a Mr. Foster in their lives!

Tear jerker - but inspiring

This book was probably Richard Paul Evan best work since The Christmas Box! I very highly recommend this book.

Love this story

Richard Evans is a great story teller! I loved hearing about a time in his life and he did an awesome Job reading his story to me! ❤️

Great read for Christmas

This book was very touching. It was a great choice to read for the Christmas!

Richard Paul Evans never disappoints me

For many years I have enjoyed a Richard Paul Evans Christmas book during the holiday season. His books are beautifully written and full of truth and hope.

Reminder of how precious life is. A very touching story.

I would recommend this book for a family road trip. It’s meaninful that it is the authors personal experiences.

Highly recommend!

I love this book! I feel like I know Mr. Foster, as if I was right there with the author visiting with the wise old man. My cousin Cathey loved your books & left me with some that she owned. She passed away from breast cancer 19 years ago. I am thankful that she introduced your writing to me. Thank you for sharing this story, Mr.Evans. ❤️

Best Book By Far

Every Christmas, I purchase the latest book by Paul Evans and set aside some time for myself to read. I give myself this small indulgence during all of the busy! This year's book was the most amazing one by far, and I wanted to listen to it, too! This is hands down the best book that Paul Richard Evans has ever written. I have read it and listened to it being read. My heart is sad when it is over, and I am left wanting more adventures of King Richard! I can't love this book enough!!!

The Truths taught to a young boy with so much loss and physical challenges

This was a powerful story filled with Truths that are life changing for most children. Some of us have lived closer to the reality of the story then we would like to admit

Wonderful read no matter the time of year

This book does not disappoint, despite the time of year. For my family, it hits all too close to home today in particular.