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The True Saint Nicholas

Why He Matters to Christmas

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The True Saint Nicholas

By: William J. Bennett
Narrated by: William J. Bennett
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If you've ever been asked, "Who is Saint Nicholas?"...If you've ever wondered if he is just a commercial invention...If you've ever thought there is no such person...You may be surprised to know the true Saint Nicholas. You'll never again think of Santa Claus in quite the same way. Here is a touching rendition of the historical origins of our modern-day Santa by an in-demand speaker reacquaints us with the true meaning of Christmas.©2009 William J. Bennett (P)2009 Simon & Schuster Christian Living Christianity History Holidays Religious Winter Christmas Middle Ages
Historical Origin • Accessible Writing • Upbeat Narration • Enjoyable Holiday Tale • Meaningful Christmas Story
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Always great to learn about the patron saint of the Byzantine Catholic Church. His works on Earth were great and God guided him very well. This book explains that well

Very enjoyable

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A beautiful story for everyone about an amazing Saint and the spirit of christmas. The author reading also has such a nice voice. I loved every minute!

Wonderful, just wonderful!

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enjoyable. learned so much on the real saint and the American version we all now as Santa.

very enlightening!

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A wonderful short story read beautifully by Bill Bennett. The perfect length and the book I will not soon forget.

Loved It

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Where does The True Saint Nicholas rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Because it is such a short story it ranks in the middle mainly because Dr. Bennett is not a professional reader. His voice can sound very droning. The length and the topic allows him to sound more upbeat but there are points where you can tell he needed to take a break.

Have you listened to any of William J. Bennett’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Having listened to "America's Last Best Hope" (sic) series Dr. Bennett seems more upbeat while reading this publication. The writing is aimed to the adolescent listener although all ages will enjoy it. There are likely some facts of the Santa Clause character.

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This story made me smile. It is a new tradition to play this on Christmas Eve.

Do you know EVERYTHING about Ol' St. Nick?

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I enjoyed the story of the history being the true meaning of Christmas. New outlook of where Santa came from. He matters

Saint Nicholas

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Well written history of this beloved Saint!

Heart warming indeed!

A great way to commence the season of the Christ Child!

True Story of St Nicholas

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A wonderful description of generosity, kindness, and devotion! Worth sharing with your family and friends!

Rethinking all of the Black Friday Sales Hoopla!

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I loved the story in this book, both the historical and the origins of some of the legend. Bill Bennett is a great story teller and I am glad he narrated this one. I will enthusiastically recommend this one to anyone who loves holiday tales -- and this is an important one. It restores meaning to some of the parts of Christmas that the world has declared secular fun.

Interesting and inspirational

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A thoughtful and thoroughly enjoyable study of the history and origin of the myth of Santa Claus against the backdrop of the life and times of the historical St. Nicholas, the 4th century bishop of Myra. A great way to get into the Christmas spirit!

Fun, informative, and inspiring

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