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Anonymous
Posted January 4, 2005
I have to say that this book brings back the magic of the season. It was very well written and definately a page turner. I was suppose to read it in 24 nights but cheated and did it in 5. I will read this every year just before the season gets going. 5 stars plus.
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Posted February 6, 2010
A friend recommended this book to me and I love it! I would recommend it to all of my friends.
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Posted October 24, 2008
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This book, this very book has to be the VERY best book ever! Once you read this book you will believe for ever!!! You just got to read it
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Posted December 18, 2005
This book is a fun but also intelligent read. The author used historical characters to spice up the story and the story's magical feel. This book used characters like 'King' Arther for fun. Don't expect to take this read too serously, but also don't be suprised if you find yourself questioning the jolly fat man's existance.
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Posted December 12, 2005
I love the book, but I really enjoyed sharing the experience with my children who had started to ask questions about the validity of Santa Claus....they now believe again and this book will be a tradition in our family for years to come!
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Posted December 7, 2005
This is the perfect book. I have the original version and I read it every year. I told one of the English teachers that the students of the high school should read it, research and write a paper. I'm so glad my mother gave me this book with the inscription 'Always Believe'. I'm nearing 50 and never gave up hope, this confirmed it!
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Posted November 25, 2005
it is a very close second to Dr. Suess' How The Grinch Stole Christmas... it's facts and explanations are quite remarkable and (mostly) reasonable explanations for things i however cannot give it 5 stars because of the whole Atilla the hun part.... other than that though it is a great book, well written. Kudos for Jeff Guinn
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Posted November 13, 2005
I found the book interesting and being a history lover, the historical accounts were the most interesting to me especially the rise and fall of the Roman Empire and the spread of Christianity throughout the eastern hempisphere. I did find the chapter about Atilla the Hun too unbelievable to read with any seriousness. Anyone that has studied world history knows what a terrible barbarian & warrior Attila was and the destruction he caused. He was also a canibal and their were rumors that he ate two of his sons. He also had many wives (Dorothea was never one) and died on his wedding night of a nosebleed from excessive drinking at his wedding feast. Come on! The book turned him into a saint in a couple of pages! And meeting St. Patrick of Ireland all in the same chapter. The rest of it was delightful and a great children's read. I enjoyed reading it for the holidays. and it certainly depicted Santa Claus as we would all like to think he really was!
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Posted March 31, 2005
What a joyful read. No question was left unanswered in the Santa Claus saga. We finally have the whole, true story. I received the book for Christmas. It is now circulating amongst friends and relatives and I am buying three additional copies to give as gifts. This book is a MUST for every person whoever believed in Santa Claus ever.
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Posted December 20, 2004
It's a fantastic book that answers all of those nagging questions of how and why for both you and your kids. A definite read for all ages, although the very young won¿t necessarily understand the historical references. I couldn¿t just read it one chapter per day - once I started, I had to finish it as quickly as I could. Read it as soon as you get it!
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Posted January 2, 2012
I read this book for my book club's December meeting. I found the book to be well written. It was hard to get into but I enjoyed the historical fiction aspect of the book. I just wish that so much wasn't squished into the last 4-5 chapters...
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Posted December 11, 2011
Kinda boring in some parts but really good for getting into the christmas spirit:)
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Posted December 11, 2011
I am 11 years old and am currently in sixth grade but I understand everpy single word in this book and i love it
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.This light, easy book is a perfect tradition for the holidays. While recreating the life story of Santa Claus from his childhood to present day, Guinn offers what could be a very believable true story. It mostly mixes real historical facts mixed in with the tale of Santa Claus. What is unique and a real treat is to discover who Santa's helpers really are. With 24 chapters total, it's perfect to start on Dec. 1 and read a chapter a day until Christmas Eve.
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Posted November 5, 2008
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This has to be the best book ever!!
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Posted November 27, 2004
Such a wonderful book, I just started reading it, and can not put it down! :D
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Posted November 7, 2004
What a delightful book! An easy read with many history lessons included, and explanations for traditions both real and fictional. Great book for families and a treat to read. Some of the little chapter illustrations were both funny and cute.
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Posted December 27, 2003
What a wonderful story full of history and life lessons about perseverance. I read it cover to cover and loved it!! Highly recommended, especially for the cynical.
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Posted November 4, 2003
This book in my opinion is absolutely wonderful. You can tell that Mr. Guinn did his research. It starts with him as St. Nicholas from Myra in Turkey. Then it works it way through centuries, and reveals how he slowly turned from the much revered St. Nicholas into the world wide known figure of St. Nicholas. He also reveals all the legends about flying with reindeer and a sleigh, going up and down chimneys etc. It tells about how all of this came about. It tells this, while the same time it keeps going back and pointing out that the true meaning of Christmas, is to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. If you love Christmas and things about Santa Claus, you will not want to put this book down.
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Posted January 15, 2013
This book is really fun. I think that the book is cool because it ia an autobiography of Santa Claus.
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Overview
In The Autobiography of Santa Claus, Santa reveals his story for the first time. Nicholas (his real name) was born in the Middle Eastern country of Lycia to wealthy parents who died when he was young. The kind people of Lycia taught ...