Santa's Secret

Phil Porter LOVES to play Santa. When he does, something magical happens. There are a couple of problems with this scenario; he spends less time with his family from Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve and his 9-year-old son is wondering why. But how does Phil explain he is Santa without taking any of the magic of Christmas away from his son? Christy's book was enjoyable, heartwarming and a good quick read for families everywhere. I enjoyed Phil's Santa experiences and the children and parents he helped. This story will bring the joy of Christmas and the true meaning of Christmas magic to your home

This was a fantastic book about a loveable character named Phil. Santa's Secret is well written and easy to get into. You quickly find yourself right in the middle of the story with tears in your eyes as your experience the magic of Phil's secret yourself.

After reading this book, I no longer feel the need to make excuses for signing "Shirley Claus" on Christmas cards because "Santa's Secret" tastefully binds the kindness of Santa Claus with the teachings of the Savior to align the two caring men on the same side of goodness and love. I was crying by page 16. They were happy tears. This book is so full of delightful passages that pop up like toffee in a candy bar that the whole thing is a delight to read. Well, okay, if you want to get picky, there are a half a dozen grammar challenged sentences, such as "I knew right away I'd forgot my glasses." (It should be ...forgotten my glasses...) but Christy told me this is to keep it true to the voice of the man who inspired this book. Yes, this book is an even greater Christmas treasure because it's based on true experiences of long-time Santa's helper Phil Porter. It covers the reasons we shouldn't judge another's circumstance by what we see, and it aptly demonstrates how giving of yourself without asking for anything in return can be magical. I dare you to read it without needing a tissue. This book comes alive with instances of faith where tough, next-to-impossible situations work themselves out in realistic ways that still come across as blessings from heaven. It's positively heart-warming to see how the spirit and love of Christmas flowed through so many hands, showing how we can all be part of the magic, even by small means. It's amazing how little things can end up counting for so very much. This book is a gift you can hold in your hands as well as your heart. My copy is bristling with notes for passages I wanted to share with you, but on second thought, you'll like them better when you read this enchanting book yourself.