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CHRISTMAS WITH TUCKER
BY GREG KINCAID
ABOUT THE BOOK:
The touching prequel to the bestselling novel A Dog Named Christmas
The sleeper hit of 2008, A Dog Named Christmas became a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie a year later, seen by more than twelve million people in the United States alone. Now, in Christmas with Tucker, Greg Kincaid brings back one of that book’s most endearing characters, sharing the moving story of George, a young boy dealing with the loss of his father, and the dog that comes into his life to offer him hope and a touch of courage.
It is the winter of 1962, and Kansas is hit with one of the worst blizzards in its history. It is during this cruel season that twelve-year-old George is called upon to endure more than even most grown men could withstand—the death of his father and the upkeep of the family farm that is his legacy.
When his mother and sisters leave for Minnesota, George has only his grandparents and the companionship of Tucker, an Irish setter, to help him persevere through these most difficult challenges. Can he find the strength to walk the road that leads to healing, finding his true self and ultimately becoming a man? A coming-of-age story for readers of all ages, Christmas with is a classic Christmas story about a young man’s love for his dog, his family, and his farm.
The sleeper hit of 2008, A Dog Named Christmas became a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie a year later, seen by more than twelve million people in the United States alone. Now, in Christmas with Tucker, Greg Kincaid brings back one of that book’s most endearing characters, sharing the moving story of George, a young boy dealing with the loss of his father, and the dog that comes into his life to offer him hope and a touch of courage.
It is the winter of 1962, and Kansas is hit with one of the worst blizzards in its history. It is during this cruel season that twelve-year-old George is called upon to endure more than even most grown men could withstand—the death of his father and the upkeep of the family farm that is his legacy.
When his mother and sisters leave for Minnesota, George has only his grandparents and the companionship of Tucker, an Irish setter, to help him persevere through these most difficult challenges. Can he find the strength to walk the road that leads to healing, finding his true self and ultimately becoming a man? A coming-of-age story for readers of all ages, Christmas with is a classic Christmas story about a young man’s love for his dog, his family, and his farm.
PRAISE FOR CHRISTMAS WITH TUCKER:
"In this prequel to A Dog Named Christmas, Kincaid spins an immensely satisfying coming-of-age tale about how 12-year-old George McCray, mourning his father’s recent death from a tractor accident, finds solace in befriending a neglected Irish setter named Tucker…Although I am well aware that Christmas titles flood bookstores each December 1, I also know that Christmas with Tucker, along with the author’s earlier novel, should rise above the literary tinsel and glitz to become a holiday classic. “
–Best Friends
"This simple but strong story celebrates the beauty of everyday things, the power of love and humility, the singular grace that is a good dog, and the mysterious ability of that grace to transform the human heart. A perfect Christmas read." – Dean Koontz
“I don’t own a dog – but after reading this book, I have an irresistible urge to go out and get one. Christmas with Tucker is simply that poignant and lovely.” – A. J. Jacobs
"It was the bleakest of Christmas seasons that year: blizzards followed by ice paralyzed the entire county. No one would have blamed the thirteen-year-old boy for taking the easy way out, or expected the aged grandfather to single-handedly pull off a miracle. Stirred into author Greg Kincaid's wondrous crucible are an empathetic grandmother, a sorrowing mother, a shy earliteen girl, a sodden alcoholic neighbor–oh yes, and an Irish setter named Tucker, with a heart filled with love for all of them. Taken all together: a Christmas story for the ages!" – Joseph Wheeler, Editor/Compiler of the bestselling Christmas in My Heart story anthologies
–Best Friends
"This simple but strong story celebrates the beauty of everyday things, the power of love and humility, the singular grace that is a good dog, and the mysterious ability of that grace to transform the human heart. A perfect Christmas read." – Dean Koontz
“I don’t own a dog – but after reading this book, I have an irresistible urge to go out and get one. Christmas with Tucker is simply that poignant and lovely.” – A. J. Jacobs
"It was the bleakest of Christmas seasons that year: blizzards followed by ice paralyzed the entire county. No one would have blamed the thirteen-year-old boy for taking the easy way out, or expected the aged grandfather to single-handedly pull off a miracle. Stirred into author Greg Kincaid's wondrous crucible are an empathetic grandmother, a sorrowing mother, a shy earliteen girl, a sodden alcoholic neighbor–oh yes, and an Irish setter named Tucker, with a heart filled with love for all of them. Taken all together: a Christmas story for the ages!" – Joseph Wheeler, Editor/Compiler of the bestselling Christmas in My Heart story anthologies
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
GREG KINCAID, when not writing, is a practicing lawyer, specializing in divorce and family law mediation. He lives on a farm in eastern Kansas with his wife, three horses, two dogs, and two cats.
Check out Greg on Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/authorgregkincaid, AND a chance to chat with him there!
Check out Greg on Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/authorgregkincaid, AND a chance to chat with him there!
GIVEAWAY
THANKS TO JULIE WITH CROWN AND
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This sounds like a really nice book. I always enjoy coming of age stories, and throw Christmas and dogs in it, and it makes it even better.
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I think the pictures he put up describing his land are really pretty.
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I love dogs and books about dogs, so I would really like to win this one.
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We actually own two dogs and I see that you that have Bookin Buddy as well. They really become part of family and to read a Christmas book about a dog sounds pretty cool to me! I like what Jacob stated about the book: “I don’t own a dog – but after reading this book, I have an irresistible urge to go out and get one. A. J. Jacobs
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I love reading about animals. I need to read the first book also. Please enter me in contest. I would love to win this book. Tore923@aol.com
I love reading these types of stories on cold December evenings.
I also love stories of how dogs help us through with love & laughter the most trying times.
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Due to the inspiring book and the ideas in "A Dog Named Christmas"
A Pensacola veterinary assistant ran with the holiday foster program.
37 pets were fostered out during the holidays and on 2 were returned the rest were adopted.
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CI am crazy about dogs stories anyway but when I watched the Hallmark Special of 'A Dog Named Christmas' I cried several times. The story was so full of poignant moments so I expect that this story by the same author will be the same.
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I love anything to do with dogs. I know I would love this one. Thanks for the giveaway.
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I love to read so this sounds like a great book it has it all, Christmas, dogs, coming of age.
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It sounds like a wonderful book. I saw the Hallmark special and now I want to read the prequel. garczynski (at) aol (dot) com. 5Swag
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Any book with a dog and a boy has my vote! This sounds like a good Christmas read.
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I liked the layout of the website...especially the main picture from the book and the hand-printed form of the text. I also liked the blog...enjoyed the comments that the author's grandfather thought a dog belonged outdoor, and his wife thinks a dog should be indoors, preferably on your lap.
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Any book that becomes a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie has got to be a keeper.
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His mother taught him to love books by reading to his sister and him every night.
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It sounds like a wonderful Christmas story.
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This looks like such a heartwarming story and I'm a sucker for dogs! Thanks for the info and chance to win.
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I love my black lab, I feel like she's helped me survive everything I've been through in the past couple of years since my divorce. I would love to read this book.
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I love stories about Christmas and animals. I would love to win this book.
I saw the movie "A Dog Named Christmas and loved it. Thanks for the opportunity to enter.
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He has spent the last twenty years writing and advocating for literacy with Back Roads for Books. He still lives on the family farm.
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oh wow, i didn't even know there was a prequel to a dog named christmas! i'd love to win this book b/c i loved the first one :) Thanks for the chance to win!
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Greg's site is very nice!! i loved the main page photo, and it was nice to learn he grew up always reading!!
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I L-Love a good Boy AND dog story. Sounds like it fits the bill....and I have a great friend who would love it too. joleehamlin [at] comcast [dot] net
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I'm such a sucker for "dog" books!
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this sounds so good -I had an Irish setter when I was growing up, I called her Sam-beautiful dog
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This sounds like a wonderful book to share and to pass on...I try and pass my books on to our local library who lost A LOT of funding this past year....any way...Tucker sounds wonderful my sister had an Irish Setter and I think they are BEAUTIFUL dogs
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As a mom of 2 dogs, I'm a sucker for any dog story!
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I love a feel good story any time but a Christmas feel good story makes it even better! :)
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I loved A Dog Named Christmas, and really enjoy reading books about people overcoming obstacles...especially when animals are involved! This sounds like an amazing book! Thanks for the opportunity!
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I love Greg Kincaid's Changing Lives Through Literature program! I'm a Special Education teacher at an inner city high school, and wish we had a program like that in our city!
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I love dogs and Holiday books both so sounds great together!
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Over ten years later, with a few unpublished novels in between, I wrote A Dog Named Christmas. It was made into a movie released by CBS as their Hallmark Hall of Fame presentation in November of 2009 and was viewed by over 12 million people.
I wish I could have seen the movie!!
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My daughter and I would love to win this book, It's sounds wonderful. We always had rescue dogs when the kids were growing up.Plus you can't beat a Christmas book on top of it.
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I loved the intro with the beatiful winter scene and the praise going across the screen. very nice!
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Looks like he's getting some great press: ‘CHRISTMAS WITH TUCKER’ IN THE USA TODAY The USA Today Holiday Gift Guide recently released their picks of books that truly capture the Holiday Spirit this Christmas, and ‘Christmas with Tucker’ is one of them!
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Hi Karen,
Please take my entry out of this contest. I just received a notification that I have won this book from another blog!
Merry Christmas,
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