Countless readers have been inspired by Deborah Laurent's tales. In Deborah Laurent's latest novel, The Christmas Robe, this award winning story shares the journey of Elizabeth (Beth) Nolan through Christmas memories, childhood reminiscing, the functions of becoming an adult, the relay of parenthood, and finally through the loss of a parent. The Christmas Robe demonstrates how one family battles to hold on to the preciousness of life and family traditions when faced with changes, bereavement, and endeavors - while guided by a mother's love. With humor and grief, The Christmas Robe will have you reliving your childhood, replaying your own Christmas memories, rekindling fallen relationships, shedding tears for loss - while being reminding how precious life is. As warm as the hearth after a cold winter's day As sweet as a kiss under the mistletoe. As bright as the star that leads you home for the holidays. Have your Handkerchief on hand The Christmas Robe will become a family tradition.