Stephen Melisi

The Sacred Side Stephen Melisi

The town celebrated Christmas better than any other-with the windows of Gilmore's Department Store being the centerpiece. Everyone loves them-although maybe not the one out back, featuring a battered and uncared-for manger scene. The so-called Sacred Side. For many, Gilmore's and their windows are all they can think about as they make their way through this season. But there are others with much larger problems. Charlie may never propose. Jessica may never be the mother she wants desperately to be. Ray may never be the man he wants to be. Monty may never find his epiphany. And Caitlin's father may never even make it to Christmas. Their lives move forward, along with everyone else's, and somehow the Sacred Side draws them to it-in ways none expect or perhaps even want. Will they find there what they can't anywhere else? Weaving together many storylines, this wonderful little book captures all that's good-and bad-about the Christmas season. Its inspiring words will take hold of readers this yuletide-and next year's-and all year round.