Description
Set in rural Alabama during the Great Depression, this tender, semi-autobiographical story follows young Buddy and his elderly cousin—his dearest companion—as they prepare for Christmas through cherished annual traditions. Together, they save pennies, gather pecans, bake fruitcakes, choose a Christmas tree, and create gifts, finding abundance in imagination and affection despite their poverty. With lyrical, evocative prose, the narrative celebrates childhood wonder, friendship, family, generosity, and the enduring magic of shared rituals. Both nostalgic and quietly poignant, it has become a beloved classic of holiday literature.
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paperback
Penguin Books, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2020
88 pages
ISBN: 9780141994697
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Details
First Published
1956
Language
eng
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Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for A Christmas Memory by Truman Capote.