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Bestselling author pens inspirational holiday novella about the cost of Christmas
Grand Rapids, Mich., Aug. 27, 2009 – When a small town faces financial ruin, an outside consultant clashes with residents over long-honored holiday traditions in bestselling author Lori Copland’s new Christmas novella. The Christmas Lamp: A Novella (October 2009) is a heartwarming story about the importance of Christmas traditions. Copland has over three million books in print including Simple Gifts (2007) and Unwrapping Christmas (2007).
When the small town of Nativity, Missouri is bypassed by the newly constructed highway, it loses its much-needed holiday traffic—threatening not only the town’s financial survival, but its very heart and soul.
Outside consultant Jake Brisco jeopardizes everything the community loves about Christmas with his budget-slashing solutions. Nothing is sacred—not even the traditional town Christmas tree. Long-time resident Roni Elliot knows some sacrifices have to be made but can’t let go of the customs and traditions that have marked her holidays since childhood. The decorations and customary activities have always generated vitality and joy throughout the whole season in Nativity.
Though their priorities and methods clash, Roni and Jake want the same thing—prosperity for the town. As the two get to know each other and become close, each begins to gain a new perspective on what the real wealth of Nativity—and the season—might be.
The Christmas Lamp takes an honest look into the issues and concerns we all face and sheds light on the real origins of the Christmas spirit and how economics play a role in celebrating the holiday season.
About Lori Copeland
Lori Copeland and her husband, Lance, work closely with their oldest son and daughter-in-law in Hidden Bluff Ministry (inner city children), School for the Nations and the Kagora people of Mali, West Africa. Situated on twenty acres in Ozark, Mo., the donation funded ministries continue to grow and serve God.
About The Christmas Lamp
The Christmas Lamp: A Novella
By Lori Copeland
Zondervan
9780310272274
144 pages
$14.99
Hardcover, jacketed
PUB DATE: Oct. 2009
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