That led to a powerful lesson about patience. The plan worked great for a few years until ne Christmas morning when young Mike unwrapped a brand-new football. For instance, as kids Mike and his sister would sneak open their gifts before Christmas, play with them, then rewrap them so their parents wouldn't notice. These true stories will help you smile, take a deep breath, and maybe slow down your own holiday treadmill. Now Huckabee recounts twelve Christmas memories - often funny, sometimes deeply moving - that range from his childhood in Arkansas to his years as a young husband and father to his time as a governor and then a presidential candidate. The hard part in today's crazy world is remembering that those simple things are the most precious of all. Going back to the Nativity, Christmas is supposed to be about simple things: faith, love, family, and hope. But according to Mike Huckabee (who was a pastor before getting into politics), that was never God's intention. Christmas has become synonymous with shopping, overindulging, competition, and stress. "The acclaimed national bestseller that's perfect for anyone overwhelmed by the holiday season. The front jacket cover contains a 1 1/2 inch round gold sticker that states in black letters: "Signed Copy." Signed and numbered by the author in thick blue marker (Sharpie) on a special preliminary page. Includes Preliminary Page List of Books by Mike Huckabee Dedication Preface Introduction and Acknowledgments. New condition red boards with gold spine lettering contained in a new condition non price-clipped color illustrated and photographic dust jacket.
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