“The Christmas Sweater”, written by Glenn Beck, tells the story of a 12-year old boy who desires only one gift for Christmas: a bike. Instead, he receives a hand-made sweater from his mom. His expectations of what he wants and what he receives makes him realize that “children and adults alike don’t always get what they want for Christmas.”

Through a series of events that take place in his (Eddie’s) life, he comes to grips with the real reason for the season–the story of redemption, and he learns that the greatest gift of all comes from the Father in Heaven: Love. Even though he resents receiving “just a sweater”, he quickly learns the significance of that “simple” gift that his mother had created with so much love in her heart.

Through the guidance of a mysterious stranger, Eddie finds his path through the storm clouds and finds his way back to his family, faith, and forgiveness.

Your heart will be touched as you read this novel based on a “personally true story” and you won’t want to miss the concluding, surprise ending to this heart-warming “feel-good” read that Glenn Beck does so well.

If you haven’t already read “The Christmas Sweater”, I would recommend you put it on your “must read list” for 2014. You won’t be disappointed.