Sapphire Christmas
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Now, with a determined purpose, Sandra's footsteps quickened. She was not too far from the abandoned mill. She could see smoke clearly and smell the pungency of many small container fires of various makeshift fuels. Off to her right, she could see a figure slightly bent, struggling to push a cart through drifts and packed snow. Could it be her?
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About the Book
Sapphire Christmas is a heartwarming tale of a college senior who is snowbound on campus for the holidays. While other students are lamenting over their missed holiday shopping, parties, family and friends, Sandra searches for a homeless woman she encountered earlier in the day. She befriends this old woman. They spend Christmas Eve together in a makeshift homeless shelter in an abandoned mill. What transpires changes Sandra forever and it will change hearts of readers both young and old. Readers Comments: • This well written short novel tells us not only the true meaning of Christmas, but also the true meaning of life, to care, to share, and to love, no matter what our situation in life.I recommend this book to anyone who wants to remember what the world used to be like. JW • Great book! TW •.This book made me cry. CM • I will give this book to a lot of my friends for Christmas. LC • Sapphire Christmas would make a great Christmas TV Special. DG • I am going to give these books as teacher gifts this year. BC • This book is one of those easy reads you love to give as gifts. The story warms your heart. Makes a great gift, especially for teens. SZ • Sapphire Christmas is one of those simple tales of truth. CP • I want to be like Sandra. HH
About the Author
Linda Hynds is a retired Public Health Nurse and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. She is a certified Imagery Instructor and loves to teach people of all ages about the benefits of Imagery and relaxation. She has always done creative writing and has had several of her poems published.
She lives in Noblesville, Indiana with her husband of forty-four years and two dogs, Spuds and KoKo. They have four grown children and one grand-daughter. Linda enjoys photography and gardening and loves to travel.