The Woodcarver's Snow-kissed Christmas
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5 of 5 Stars Looking past the exterior into the heart
Annie Wright’s grandfather taught her wood carving as a young girl. He always said, “Wood carving can tell ye a lot about a man. Ye tell a man by the grain. And ye can’t see the grain until ye remove the bark.” This admonition to look past the exterior and into the heart of a person is woven throughout this story.
When Annie’s family spends Christmas with the family of a childhood friend, Reed Archer, Annie is faced with the challenge of looking past the man who was into the changed heart of the man that now is. And Reed is faced with the challenge of not only convincing Annie he is not the man he once was, but also that his heart-transformation has removed the burden of a generational sin that has followed him all his life. Annie must peel away the bark of this man she thinks she knows until she is able to see the grain…his heart.
Ms. James has crafted a beautiful story of forgiveness, second chances, and redemption. I absolutely loved this story. I couldn’t put it down. It’s a heartwarming and uplifting story…perfect for the Christmas season.