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The True Saint Nicholas

Why He Matters to Christmas

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The True Saint Nicholas

By: William J. Bennett
Narrated by: William J. Bennett
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Former secretary of education and New York Times bestselling author William Bennett blends his historical expertise with his gift for storytelling into a heartwarming book about the man who ultimately became known as Santa Claus.

Beloved writer and speaker William Bennett brings the legendary Saint Nicholas to life in this fascinating and faith-affirming book that will change the way you think about Santa Claus and the meaning of Christmas. Bennett reflects on Saint Nicholas’s storied life, which has spanned seventeen centuries across Europe, Asia, and Africa, and reveals an inspiring tale of devotion to God and an example of eternal goodness.

The True Saint Nicholas: Why He Matters to Christmas focuses on three aspects of Saint Nicholas—historical facts from his life, his legacy in the centuries following his death, and the legendary status that transformed his likeness into the present-day jolly, toy-bearing Santa Claus. The book vividly captures the heart and life of someone who lived long ago—and yet whose life remains an inspiration for everyone to aspire to a higher order of generosity, giving, and devotion to others.

An instant classic by one of America’s most respected thinkers, The True Saint Nicholas is a memorable keepsake to be shared with family and friends every year to evoke the true spirit of Christmas.©2009 William J. Bennett; (P)2009 Simon & Schuster Biographies & Memoirs Christian Living Christianity History Holidays Religious Winter Christmas Middle Ages
Historical Underpinning • Accessible Style • Great Storyteller • Meaningful Restoration • Beautiful Story • Nice Voice

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As a Protestant evangelical I love some of the Saints from antiquity. St. Nicholas is one of my favorites. I throughly enjoyed the Alpha level righteous smack down on Arius the heretic!

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Always great to learn about the patron saint of the Byzantine Catholic Church. His works on Earth were great and God guided him very well. This book explains that well

Very enjoyable

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A beautiful story for everyone about an amazing Saint and the spirit of christmas. The author reading also has such a nice voice. I loved every minute!

Wonderful, just wonderful!

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enjoyable. learned so much on the real saint and the American version we all now as Santa.

very enlightening!

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A wonderful short story read beautifully by Bill Bennett. The perfect length and the book I will not soon forget.

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