A Christmas Memory: 50th Anniversary edition with CD [J0277]

2006 HCDJ 50th Anniversary edition of the 1956 original classic short story - repackaged as a Children's picture book, in nice clean condition with a new, still sealed CD audiobook version narrated by Celeste Holm. A reminiscence of a Christmas shared by a seven-year-old boy and a sixtyish childlike woman, with enormous love and friendship between them. Seven-year-old Buddy knows that the Christmas season has arrived when his cousin, Miss Sook Falk exclaims: "It's fruitcake weather!" Thus begins an unforgettable portrait of an odd, but enduring, friendship between two innocent souls-one young and one old-and the memories they share of beloved holiday rituals.

From recent Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "Such a beautiful, sweet little story. It gave us a glimpse of the adventurous life that these two lived. My favorite story of Capote's."; "Bittersweet friendship between the generations. Fruitcakes and a dog and time passing. "; "Interesting and touching read. Nice illustrations. Enjoyed this short story, although it was a somewhat sad ending. Fruitcakes and whiskey bringing people together!"; "So loved this book. In spite of his tumultuous childhood Capote found such beauty in those he loved."