The Angel Doll: A Christmas Story

Weve known Jerry and Linda just over a year as neighbors. While our interactions with them were somehow special as Jerry walks his dog past our home each day, reading The Angel Doll opened an entirely new journey deep into the heart of the person we knew only casually. Aside from the fact that it is an easy read for anyone, the book opened the soul of what we have come to love about the people of the Blue Ridge Country. It epitomizes all that is so genuine and real about those who touch us on a daily basis. As you step each step with Jerry through the lives of those involved in his story, it also takes you through the world in which he lives. Mountain people have always been an interesting study, but somehow the people of the Blue Ridge are different and Jerry has enabled those people to absolutely come to life. It has a universal appeal to both women and men, children and adults and puts a mirror in front of all of us. There are stories scattered throughout the book to which all of us can relate in our own little worlds. I would strongly advise anyone contemplating ordering the book to go ahead and order the sequel since the two are inseparable and the sequel is a true continuum of the first. I am amazed at the diversity with which Jerry is so talented and skilled. Thanks so much, Jerry and Linda for not only the book but your friendship! Also, on a personal note, thanks Linda for the delicious chocolate pie you brought, it was yummy and we could literally taste the love! Big Huggggzzzzzzz

One of my favorite stories. Former newspaper columnist and author Jerry Bledsoe writes of a true tale from his childhood and adulthood. Its a loving, bittersweet portrayal of a time now long gone, with ramifications that extend much further than expected. I often give it and its sequel as gifts. There is also a movie on dvd that is of good quality.