Contemporary Fiction
On Christmas Eve, a father confronts his life's regrets and seizes a chance to save a little girl, learning his true worth from his son.
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On Christmas Eve, a father confronts his life's regrets and seizes a chance to save a little girl, learning his true worth from his son.
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In this short story enhanced with beautiful illustrations, the bestselling author of A Man Called Ove, Beartown, and Anxious People delivers a powerful, poignant story set on Christmas Eve about the ability of one simple gesture to redeem a lifetime of mistakes. As he talks about this plucky little girl, the father also reveals more about himself: his triumphs in business, his failures as a parent, his past regrets, his hopes for the future. Now, on a cold winter’s night, the father has been giv...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Romance & sex
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No sexual content depicted.
Violence & gore
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Brief mention of taking a life; no graphic details.
Profanity
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No profanity or strong language present.
Substance use
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No substance use depicted.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation present.
Religious content
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Minor holiday framing with Christmas Eve setting.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult themes present.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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No political or ideological messaging present.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide themes present.
Abuse & suffering
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Emotional suffering tied to regret and family estrangement.
Other
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