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  • The Autobiography of Santa Claus: A Revised Edition of the Christmas Classic

  • Christmas Chronicles Series, Book 1
  • By: Jeff Guinn
  • Narrated by: Richmond Hoxie, Jonathan Todd Ross
  • Length: 8 hrs and 2 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (94 ratings)

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The Autobiography of Santa Claus: A Revised Edition of the Christmas Classic

By: Jeff Guinn
Narrated by: Richmond Hoxie, Jonathan Todd Ross
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Publisher's summary

It all started when Jeff Guinn was assigned to write a piece full of little-known facts about Christmas for his paper, The Fort Worth Star-Telegram. A few months later, he received a call from a gentleman who told him that he showed the story to an important friend who didn’t think much of it. And who might that be? asked Jeff. The next thing he knew, he was whisked off to the North Pole to meet with this “very important friend,” and the rest is, well, as they say, history.

An enchanting holiday treasure, The Autobiography of Santa Claus combines solid historical fact with legend to deliver the definitive story of Santa Claus. And who better to lead us through 17 centuries of Christmas magic than good ol’ Saint Nick himself? Families will delight in each chapter of this new Christmas classic - one per each cold December night leading up to Christmas!

©2003, 2006, 2018 Jeff Guinn (P)2018 Penguin Audio
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Critic reviews

"A book that deserves classic status." (The Dallas Morning News)

"The Autobiography of Santa Claus is a great tale with an intriguing premise. It is a heartwarming and fun Christmas read." (Squeaky-Clean Reviews)

"This Christmas tale combines solid historical fact with a fun, enchanting story that will make anyone a believer in Santa Claus. It's a great book for children who are questioning the existing of Santa Claus and teaches all readers, big and small, the real meaning of Christmas." (The Examiner)

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Great listen for adults and kids who want to stop believing in Santa

This story fits so true to what I even told my own children as they grew older
Granted, not all of it is what I told them, but the basic just is true love the story

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A 3.5 review. Way better than 3 stars but not worthy of 4 stars. Audio book was more like a history book listen. Not what I expected. Peppered with historical figures that helped Santa along his way through history. Must say very full of imagination. The last quarter of the book was a fun listen. I will think about finishing the series.

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Excellent Christmas Story

I loved this story. Covers a huge amount of history, more religious than expected. Very imaginative, wonderful story!

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Santa a tail

This is a great story of how the gift giving started and how Santa came to be through the centuries. But in a great story telling way with some history in the spots it belongs. Love it and listen to it every year.

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Love this story!

I was enchanted by this book the first time I read it many years ago, after I picked it up at a second hand shop. My copy got lost in a move so I was very pleased to find that it had not only been updated but made into an audiobook! The performance is spot on! Thanks, Santa!

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Fun read

This book was delightful. Loved all of the historical characters integrated into Santa’s life story!

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My Favorite Christmas Story

I have the book... I have the original Audiobook...and now I have this new Audible version. I was sort of hoping it was going to be in dramatic form with several voice actors. But that is my only disappointment. I love the book and the voice actor does a good job! I hope we will be getting the other two books eventually. Great Job!

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Historical

I loved this story. Its so great how he intertwines important historical figures. Great read/listen

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a must read for those that love Christmas

This is my second time reading this book. The last time was about 20 years ago. l still love the book, it is a great history of Christmas

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Christmas Classic

This wonderful and somewhat educational book has joined the ranks of the classic Christmas books that we listen to every year. The story is sweet, magical and historically interesting. I cannot recommend it highly enough. Read it. Listen to it. Merry Christmas!

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