The True Meaning of Christmas is a collection of stories that will touch the hearts of readers young and old. A running theme for the characters in these stories is that they are not able to enjoy this special time of year with their loved ones. Bestselling author Robert Hunt tells stories of an athlete who spends his time running a marathon for a girl he never knew, of two soldiers who forget the horrors of war to acknowledge one another on the battlefield during Christmas, a journalist who spends the holiday covering a story in Darfur, Sudan, and a man who gives up his prized roses at a competition for the woman he loves. Also included is the story of a women who suffered an injury in an automobile accident and looks for divine intervention when she travels to Mother Teresa's home in Calcutta, India, at Christmas. These stories are at times heartbreaking and uplifting. Threading through each is a touching message for readers that the best gifts are not material things, but rather the kindness we can and should give to one another.

Robert Hunt was born and raised in St. John’s, where he still lives. He is the father of two children, Stephen and Heather. Robert is co-author with Lisa J. Ivany of Christmas Memories, At Heart, and Christmas Treasures. His first three books as sole author were the critically acclaimed St. John’s memoirs Corner Boys, Townies, and Brazil Street. He can be reached by email at: bobhunt99@yahoo.ca.

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