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The Gift of the Magi

By: O. Henry
Narrated by: Cindy Hardin Killavey
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Publisher's summary

O. Henry wrote many stories, but this, the story of two "ultimate gifts", is his most famous.
Public Domain (P)1977 Jimcin Recordings
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O. Henry, the pen name for William Sydney Porter, became famous for sentimental stories that conclude with ironic twists. The Gift of the Magi, first published in 1905, is the most famous one of them all.

The story concerns Jim and Della, a couple of modest means who are searching for Christmas gifts for each other. Without revealing too much of this carefully wrought story, the lengths this couple goes to buy the perfect gift ultimately proves how true love equals sacrifice.

In a bell-clear voice, Cindy Hardin Killavey gives a plaintive, empathetic performance of this heart-warming classic.

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Perfect Book

This book is perfect for my high school sophomore class. It is a very easy read. They all got A’s on their test without my help. The performance is very bad though. The performer was very bad with the pronunciations. I think it would of been better with an actor, such as Hugh Jackman, as the performer/ reader.
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Excellent rendition of this classic Christmas story.

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Gift of the Magi

I'll keep this in my phone forever. To maybe have my son listen to every Christmas. To remind him of what Christmas is really about.

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timeless!

a story that resonates the true meaning of Christmas. a sacrifice for another while giving all you have for someone you love.

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Beautiful Story

This story reminds me of my late fiancé. He was as sweet as Jim ❤️

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Wonderful lesson to be learned

Insightful little story that gives some lessons about giving that everyone needs to think about at Christmas. Gave me good memories of my childhood when I read it the first time.

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classic short story

Well read, if you have never heard of this story you really should listen to it... like I said it's a classic. The ultimate story of mutual love

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Fun, quick, listen

The story was more contemporary than I anticipated. Very cute with a loving Christmas twist.

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Beautiful

I Absolutely love this story. It speaks volumes to how one sacrifices fite the other.

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AMAZING STORY!!

I loved how the comparison was made and it was just perfect such an excellent hearing. ❤️

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