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The Real Story of Christmas

By: W. Cleon Skousen
Narrated by: Mark Deakins
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Has the meaning of Christmas has been lost? How do you bring the true meaning of the holiday back to the season? If you want less focus on presents and more on Christian values, make sure your family has a copy of this book for your Christmas season.

In an era when Christmas is often portrayed as little more than a celebration of consumerism, many Christians are searching for a way to offer a deeper appreciation of the holiday to their children and family. New York Times Best Selling Author W. Cleon Skousen's The Real Story of Christmas reconnects the reader with what Christmas is supposed to be about: peace, goodwill, and the story of Jesus Christ. Skousen breathes new life into the Nativity story, with ample political and historical context. This book lets you meet the people who knew Jesus during his time on earth. Mary and Joseph, Zacharias and Elizabeth, Simeon and Anna, and the three wise men, are brought to life with details of how they learned of the Savior's coming, and their search for the Child Christ.

Dr.Skousen describes in vivid detail the profound experiences these people had when their faith led them to recognize Christ for who He really was, and how we can find the real spirit of Christmas by seeking Christ, and practicing peace and goodwill.

Elizabeth W. Roach, reviewing for the Association of Mormon Letters, showered the book with praise, noting that "Dr. Skousen's 'The Real Story of Christmas' reads like it springs from a father wanting his family to know about what matters most."

The book also includes Luke 2, the original biblical account of Jesus's birth and parts of His childhood.

The Real Story of Christmas is a quick read, separated into sections: the perfect book for a few cozy nights of bringing your family closer to Christ--and to each other--during Christmastime.

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loved it. It was really a good read about the real meaning of Christmas and I loved it.

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The Real Story

This book should be read to the family every Christmas. A moving story of our Savior.

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Best Christmas book I've found

What made the experience of listening to The Real Story of Christmas the most enjoyable?

I love the easy to follow bible references great story chain of Christmas

Have you listened to any of Mark Deakins’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Mark dealings always does a fantastic job, I feel like I'm living in the book.

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Great buy well worth the content and I love the narrator!

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very good

The historical details of the birth of Christ and the true story of Christmas.

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A Timeless Account

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A story you're drawn to at least once a year told with facts that are often overlooked or unknown. A great companion listen to so many other accounts.

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The History of Christmas

Where does The Real Story of Christmas rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is one of the best Christmas books that really captures the reason for the season.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Real Story of Christmas?

The season is all about Jesus

Have you listened to any of Mark Deakins’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Mark is really one of the best.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The humble beginning of Jesus.

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This book is a new tradition in our family.

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Short and to the point

This is a great story of Christmas, full of many details that get nbrushed over. Lear the true wickedness of Harod and the truth about John the Baptist and what a big role he played in Jesus live. This is great for all Christians and ther children. Also if you are not Christian this will give you a sense of the beauty and majesty of Jesus birth.

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Beautiful, simple story told by great narrator.

Short, sweet, and to the point. A perfect, pleasant listen for the wonderful Christmas season. :)

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New Family Tradition

If you could sum up The Real Story of Christmas in three words, what would they be?

Our Christmas Tradition

What did you like best about this story?

The vivid details about Christmas and the events that lead up to the birth of Jesus. Also told in a story format that kept the kinds entertained.

What about Mark Deakins’s performance did you like?

I am a big Mark Deakin's fan. I purchased the book because of him. He did such a great job in The Maze Runner and so many other books.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I did listen in one sitting.

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This is a new family tradition to listen to The Real Story of Christmas.

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Great Listen for Christmas

What did you love best about The Real Story of Christmas?

Everything is well said in 35 minutes. The history of Christmas was amazing.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Jesus. Christmas would not matter if it was not for Jesus and Mary.

Which character – as performed by Mark Deakins – was your favorite?

The entire book was performed to perfection. Mark is a top narrator.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

It sure was.

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This is the book for Christmas!

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