Skipping Christmas (Special Edition): With a New Afterword

Name: Skipping Christmas (Special Edition): With a New Afterword
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Rating: 3.6 (101894 reviews)
ISBN: 9780385552158

By John Grisham

About This Book

Experience the hilarity and chaos of modern holiday traditions in a *#1 New York Times Bestseller* that takes a bold twist on Christmas. John Grisham delivers a delightful tale that captures the frenzy of the season, now featuring a deluxe updated cover and a new afterword.

Luther and Nora Krank aim to escape the holiday madness and enjoy a peaceful Christmas free from crowded malls and unwanted gifts. Their plan to forgo the festivities and sail on a Caribbean cruise quickly spirals into a whirlwind of unexpected challenges, revealing that skipping Christmas is far more complicated than they ever imagined.

This beloved story, celebrated for its relatable humor and warmth, has inspired the film *Christmas with the Kranks*, becoming a staple of contemporary holiday literature. Readers will find themselves laughing and reflecting on the true essence of the season through Grisham's witty storytelling.

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About the Author

John Grisham

John Grisham, born on February 8, 1955, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, is a renowned author recognized for his mastery of the legal thriller genre. After earning his law degree from Ole Miss in 1981, he practiced law in Southaven, Mississippi, while also writing novels, starting with A Time to Kill, which took several years to complete and was ultimately published in 1988. His subsequent works, including The Firm and The Pelican Brief, quickly established him as a bestselling author, with over 250 million copies of his books in print worldwide. In addition to writing, Grisham is active in charitable endeavors and serves as a local Little League commissioner, reflecting his lifelong passion for baseball.