A Christmas Story

A Christmas Story by Richard Burton is a quick read which pulls the reader into the Christmas childhood memory of one of the world's most infamous stage and screen actors. Burton's endearing tale reminiscences about a particular Christmas for him in Wales. Burton draws the reader in immediately with his descriptive style and one is right there with little Rich, as he is called, experiencing the entire scene. I felt so completely drawn into the story. The reader follows and feels little Rich's fear and anxiety and the mystery surrounding this particular Christmas. We are surprised at the end of the book with his first presented gift on the Eve of Christmas!I would have loved to read more from Richard Burton, but alas, this is the only piece that he has ever written. Suffice to say that his style is quite captivating and resonates with rich descriptions. The book contains an afterward by his widow, Sally Burton, which provides the reader an even more intimate glimpse into his early childhood, including his mother and his 12 additional siblings! He is number 12 in the pecking order and became orphaned at the age of two. His older sister raised him and the love he feels towards her is very evident in the book; in fact, he does adores her. I am grateful for this little insight, which helped to clarify this tale even more. The reader is also treated to pictures of little Rich and his sister, Cis who raised him.I found this "little" tale in this "little" book most delightful!