| The New York Times bestseller Christmas Jars has sold nearly 500,000 copies. Thousands of people across the country have emailed the author at ChristmasJars.com about how the Christmas Jars tradition has touched their lives either by receiving a jar or by giving one. Hope Jensen s story continues in Christmas Jars Reunion. It s been two years since Hope was reunited with her biological mother on Christmas Eve at Chuck s Chicken n Biscuits. Hope has never felt more complete. She s writing full- time for a family magazine and, with the help of her mother, Marianne, leading the Christmas Jars Ministry out of Chuck s quirky restaurant. To top it off, she s dating a marketing executive in a comfortable long- distance relationship. Her life is right where she wants it to be a state of orga - nized chaos as another Christmas rolls around. Then her world changes forever over Thanks - giving weekend. The Maxwells hire a nephew to take over the family furniture restoration business. Someone that Hope can t stop thinking about. Then an out- of- town stranger shows up at the diner asking to help in the ministry a stranger whose motives are yet unclear. Before the sun sets on Christmas Day, two men will try to change Hope s life forever. In the process, Hope will be reminded of the immense power of a single jar, and the healing that sometimes comes only with forgiveness. |
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| Review Date: October 15, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Jody Ayres, Goodhue, MN |
| I couldn't wait to get my copy of Christmas Jars Reunion! I read Jason's, "Christmas Jars" book and was moved by the story of Hope Jensen and the origin of the Christmas Jars Tradition. It is a tradition that my family and I have since started and hope to carry on for years to come. I share the book with everyone I know. I even got my sister, who doesn't read, to read Jason's book and she loved it as much as I did. With everyone stuggling financially right now, it is heartwarming to see, read about and know that there are still many people who are kind and generous in this world and willing to help those less fortunate out. Kuddos to Jason on this book! |
Unforgettable
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| Review Date: October 10, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Heather Moore, Lehi, Utah United States |
If you haven't read Christmas Jars, the New York Times bestselling book by Jason F. Wright, you've missed out on a classic Christmas story that will change how you view the season of giving. Its sequel, aptly titled Christmas Jars Reunion is reminiscent of the first.
Across the country, a phenomenon has begun to unfold. Since the release of Christmas Jars, hundreds of readers have contacted author Jason Wright and shared their Christmas Jar stories, and thousands of Christmas Jars have been given away across the country. Individuals and families are setting out an empty Mason jar to be filled with spare change throughout the year. Then anonymously, the family gives away the jar around Christmas time to a person in need.
In Christmas Jars Reunion, the story that began in Christmas Jars continues. Yet, this story stands on its own, bringing the reader once again into Hope's Jensen's remarkable life. The author includes a quote from a Christmas Jar recipient at the beginning of each chapter. One reads, "I've often wondered how a person repays kindness. I know now . . . with a Christmas Jar. As if a year full of blessings wasn't already enough, God blessed me again tonight. And tomorrow? A new jar begins. -Patricia" (CJR, 60).
But even Hope Jensen needs to learn what the spirit of selfless giving is truly about. When Clark Maxwell re-enters her life, she must decide if she can allow him into her heart once again, and discover that loving someone might just be worth the risk.
Hope sets the lofty goal of distributing 1,001 Christmas Jars in honor of Chuck, deceased owner of Chuck's diner. But in the process, the importance of the original Christmas Jar is lost.
It will take a stranger, a young girl, and an interview of a lifetime to bring back the true meaning that the Christmas Jar was intended for. Christmas Jars Reunion is a story that will inspire you to look closer at your life and remind you of the significance of selfless giving.
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Moved as always
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| Review Date: November 5, 2009 |
| Reviewer: C. Brehm, West, NH |
As always I was so moved by Jason's writing. Christmas Jars Reunion is well on its way to the classic status of Christmas Jars. I will be giving Reunion to family and friends who, last year, were recipients of Christmas Jars.
If a reminder about the spirit of giving, and the connectedness we all share with one another is what you are seeking...then Christmas Jars Reunion will fit the bill. |
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| Review Date: February 6, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Marylee Tharp, Lady Lake, FL |
I bought this book for myself, but so far, dozens of my friends have enjoyed this book - I read his first "Jar" book and was hooked! Everyone who has read the book, now has a "jar" on their dresser dumping their extra change in it for next Christmas. With our econemy the way it is, I'm sure we can all find a person or family to donate our jar to.
The book was like reading about a wonderful close knit town! |
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| Review Date: October 18, 2009 |
| Reviewer: L. Golson, Madison, MS |
| This is a very heartwarming and inspirational book. A MUST READ. What a wonderful tradition to pass on from generation to generation. We have become an "all about me" society but both of these books, Christmas Jars and Christmas Jars Reunion, give a message of helping other people. Most times as in the book, the giver is the one that truly receives the blessing. This is a ministry that I believe would turn the world around if we all would participate. I have certainly added Jason Wright as one of my favorite authors. |
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