Christmas Short Story (18,880 words-75 pages)

CHRISTMAS REQUIEM (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006D5OHIC; http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/107975) is a tender holiday story of a single parent trying to just make ends meet and find some way for her children to have a decent Christmas. There is a romantic interest, but the theme is the sorrow, depression, and sadness of those who want to share gladness with others, but have none within themselves. We all look for the silver lining, especially those of us with children. My children had quite lean Christmases some years. The memory of one still lingers when one of my children looked under the tree and turned with tears in blue eyes to ask me if that was all there was. This season, let us remember those who have little because of the economy and pray for the recovery of our country. If possible, give a little extra to those who have nothing. After all, it is really the meaning of the Season. (Also available on Barnes & Noble Nook, Sony, Apple, Kobo, and other e-Book publishers.)