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The Earth Waited: A Christmas Treasury
by Melanie Clifford
The Earth Waited is a timeless book centered on the wondrous Christmas story. One of the greatest miracles in history is the birth of Jesus Christ. In the forms of poems, short stories, and original paintings, The Earth Waited takes you from the appearance of Gabriel to the meeting of Elisabeth and Mary to Joseph asking the innkeeper for shelter. You'll also experience Christmas in contemporary settings such as church programs, family celebrations and caroling. If you love Christmas, you'll love The Earth Waited. Many pieces speak about family, and warm holiday traditions. This book will touch your heart and help you remember the true meaning of Christmas. It is a perfect gift for you, family and friends of all ages. HARDCOVER
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Armchair Interviews If Christmas is that special time of the year for you, then Melanie Herald Clifford's book The Earth Waited: A Christmas Treasury is one you will enjoy and cherish. You will be drawn to it year after year and will experience it differently each time you pick it up. Clifford tells the Christmas story in the form of wonderful and touching short stories and poignant, reverent and celebratory poems. She has also created the impressive illustrations! It is one of those books you're drawn to; one that you want to hold in your hands and slowly turn the pages while you drink a cup of tea. Armchair Interviews says that The Earth Waited: A Christmas Treasury is a beautiful gift book that you might consider giving yourself. |
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Melanie Clifford was born and raised in Kasson , Minnesota , a small town in southern Minnesota . She has spent many years working as a volunteer in Christian counseling. She is a professional artist who has had her work commissioned by clients and has sold her paintings at art festivals and at juried art shows. After thirty-five years of painting, Melanie decided to try her hand at writing and The Earth Waited was created. She and her husband live in Maple Grove , Minnesota and have three children and ten grandchildren. She especially loves the time she spends with her family. When not painting or writing she relaxes with her husband and enjoys their time together at their cabin. E-mail: |
