The Gift

What can I say that hasn't already been said? If you enjoy reading Richard Paul Evans' novels year after year, you certainly won't want to miss this one. If you've never read a RP Evans before, this is as good a place to start as any. The story moves along at a nice pace and the characters are well defined. We understand their thoughts and actions and the reasons that they do things. Under the pen of other authors, this is not always accomplished. RP Evans knows how to bring characters to life and make us feel like we know them personally. As you read a RP Evans novel, you'll think you're reading an article in your local newspaper or magazine. The characters and stories feel that real. Inspirational without being mushy or over-dramatic. He tugs at just enough heartstrings without leaving you feeling overwhelmed or exhausted with emotion. I look forward to Mr. Evans novels year after year and he never disappoints. My only complaint is that I get through the book so darned quickly, I'm left hanging for another 11 months looking for something to fill that void (nothing ever really does!) I look forward to many more books and wonderful reads from truly one of the most inspirational authors of the 21st century! If you like Nicholas Sparks, Debbie Macomber, Luanne Rice, Kristin Hannah then you'll love Richard Paul Evans!

I've read all of Mr. Evans books and this one reminds me of how I felt after reading The Christmas Box trilogy. It was a wonderful, moving book. One of the best yet.

I anxiously await Richard's books every year and this year was no different. I knew it would be in bookstores on October 9th so I went right down and got mine. It may seem weird but I savored every page. It was wonderful. I loved the character of Nathan Hurst and, if I wasn't already married to the perfect man, I'd marry Nathan! I loved the tender little boy, Collin, and his family. The characters are so rich and the story so compelling that I have to say this is my favorite Richard Paul Evans book--at least until next year's comes out!

Wow! His books just keep getting better and better! I also couldn't put this book down once I started. We can only hope for a movie! Keep writing Richard Paul Evans, can't wait until the next one!

Richard Paul Evans has written his best novel in years! I was not planning to read this book in one sitting, but I could not put it down. This was a wonderfully emotional book. I enjoyed so many relationships from Addison to Nathan, Collin to Elizabeth and Nathan to his mother. I was completely enthralled in their world and it made me reflect on my own life and relationships. As always, the diary entries are such a great part of the story. My favorite "Small kindnesses often, unintentionally, produce the biggest payoffs." It's what life is all about. This is a truly amazing book from an incredible writer.