by Jacob A. Riis (Author)
Rediscover the Christmas they do not make anymore.
Before Christmas became commercial, it was courageous.
In this powerful collection of more than thirteen unforgettable holiday stories, Jacob A. Riis, journalist and social reformer, captures the raw human heart of Christmas in the poorest neighborhoods of New York.
These are not polished drawing room tales. They are stories of children who dare to hope, of families who have almost nothing to give, and of unexpected kindness that changes everything. Here, Christmas is not decoration. It is mercy. It is sacrifice. It is generosity in action.
Written with warmth, moral clarity, and deep compassion, these stories rekindle what the season is truly about: a wide open heart that puts others first.
Timeless. Moving. Necessary.
If you love classic Christmas literature in the spirit of Dickens, yet rooted in real American streets, this collection belongs on your holiday shelf.
Number of Pages: 114
Dimensions: 0.29 x 9 x 6 IN
Publication Date: November 08, 2022
