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The New York Times bestseller Christmas Jars has sold nearly 500,000 copies. Thousands of people across the country have e-mailed the author at ChristmasJars.com to share their stories about how the Christmas Jars tradition has touched their lives—either by receiving a jar or by giving one. Hope Jensen's story continues in Christmas Jars Reunion. It's been two years since Hope was reunited with her biological mother on Christmas Eve at Chuck's Chicken 'n' Biscuits. Hope has never felt more complete. She's writing full-time for a family magazine and, with the help of her mother, Marianne, leading the Christmas Jars Ministry out of Chuck's quirky restaurant. To top it off, she's in a comfortable long-distance relationship with a marketing executive. Her life is right where she wants it to be—a state of organized chaos—as another Christmas rolls around. But before the sun sets on Christmas Day, two men will try to change Hope's life forever. In the process, Hope will be reminded of the immense power of a single jar, and the healing that sometimes comes only with forgiveness.
Anonymous
Posted December 4, 2012
This book continues the story of Christmas Jars. Enjoyed the development of the characters and the Christmas Jar tradition. A quick Christmas read to enjoy and contemplate the issues.
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Posted December 8, 2012
Is it good ??????????
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Posted November 29, 2012
I started giving a book to friends and family for Christmas a few years ago. I really LOVED "Christmas Jars" .
The next year I bought "Christmas Jars Reunion " and we loved it
as much as the first one. You won't be disappointed even for teenagers
this writer inspires and leaves you with the spirit of hope.
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Posted January 26, 2012
I think that everyone should read it.
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Posted February 14, 2010
I had read the first one last Christmas and incorporated the theme by giving jars to my family. We saved money all year and collectively were able to give to the Heifer project this season. It was nice to run across the sequel unexpectedly and to carry on the tradition in one form or another. Inspiring.
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Posted December 19, 2009
I'll admit I had a difficult time getting into the book but as the story went on, I couldn't put it down. The ending was so touching, I was sad when it ended. I'm ready for the next book.
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.The Christmas Jar magic that began in Christmas Jars continues a couple years later in Christmas Jars Reunion. Everyone who has Christmas Jars in their library will want to add Christmas Jars Reunion. This very special holiday tale reminds us of the impact a small jar of change can have on a person's life. Although the main character decides to collect 1,001 full jars to hand out at Christmas she comes to realize by the end of the story that what really matters is the ONE jar that she will fill, the ONE jar that she will give, the ONE family that will be changed forever by her ONE jar. This will surely become a holiday favorite that you will reread every Christmas!
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Posted October 9, 2009
If you haven't read Christmas Jars, the New York Times bestselling book by Jason F. Wright, you've missed out on a classic Christmas story that will change how you view the season of giving. Its sequel, aptly titled Christmas Jars Reunion is reminiscent of the first.
Across the country, a phenomenon has begun to unfold. Since the release of Christmas Jars, hundreds of readers have contacted author Jason Wright and shared their Christmas Jar stories, and thousands of Christmas Jars have been given away across the country. Individuals and families are setting out an empty Mason jar to be filled with spare change throughout the year. Then anonymously, the family gives away the jar around Christmas time to a person in need.
In Christmas Jars Reunion, the story that began in Christmas Jars continues. Yet, this story stands on its own, bringing the reader once again into Hope's Jensen's remarkable life. The author includes a quote from a Christmas Jar recipient at the beginning of each chapter. One reads, "I've often wondered how a person repays kindness. I know now . . . with a Christmas Jar. As if a year full of blessings wasn't already enough, God blessed me again tonight. And tomorrow? A new jar begins. -Patricia" (CJR, 60).
But even Hope Jensen needs to learn what the spirit of selfless giving is truly about. When Clark Maxwell re-enters her life, she must decide if she can allow him into her heart once again, and discover that loving someone might just be worth the risk.
Hope sets the lofty goal of distributing 1,001 Christmas Jars in honor of Chuck, deceased owner of Chuck's diner. But in the process, the importance of the original Christmas Jar is lost.
It will take a stranger, a young girl, and an interview of a lifetime to bring back the true meaning that the Christmas Jar was intended for. Christmas Jars Reunion is a story that will inspire you to look closer at your life and remind you of the significance of selfless giving.
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Posted January 22, 2013
What a wonderful sequel to "Christmas Jars"! I really enjoyed both. Heartwarming and even funny at times. Easy read. My 1st NOOK book!
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Posted December 6, 2012
I love how in the first book, Hope is recieving. Now she is giving. The goal is amazing. All that matters is, ONE jar, ONE birth, ONE Savior!! I am 12 and this book is so inspireing! I want to start a Christmas
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The New York Times bestseller Christmas Jars has sold nearly 500,000 copies. Thousands of people across the country have e-mailed the author at ChristmasJars.com to share their stories about how the Christmas Jars tradition has touched their lives—either by receiving a jar or by giving one. Hope Jensen's story continues in Christmas Jars Reunion. It's been two years since Hope was reunited with her biological mother on Christmas Eve at Chuck's Chicken 'n' Biscuits. Hope has never felt more complete. She's writing...