The Christmas Skates is a story about a little girl with a dream that didn't fit with her location, resources or encouragement from others. She held on to her dream and believed in it until it became a reality. This book is intended to be interesting, motivational and inspiring. The ice skates represented the drive, ambition and creativity that was within this child who as an adult carried out these qualities through teaching, directing musicals and raising her children to go after and achieve their dreams.