Product Description
by Judy Reinsma (Author)
It is December 24, 1944, and as World War II rages on, the Anderson family in East Texas faces a very bleak Christmas.
With Mr. Anderson serving in the army half a world away, young Danny Anderson must try to fill his father's absence and be the man of the house. This means taking care of his mom and little sister and running the family lumber business and Quarter Horse ranch.
Danny works tirelessly, taking on extra jobs while attending school. Despite his best efforts, he can't keep up with the bills, leaving the family to sell their horses to pay their debts and keep food on the table.
The Andersons' misfortune benefits Rufus Marshall, a local man of considerable wealth. With a self-righteous attitude, he greedily buys the Andersons' remaining asset-their broodmare band.
When a severe blizzard blows into the area on Christmas Eve, it sets in motion a series of events that will change everything, bringing renewed hope to the entire Anderson family-and redemption to Rufus Marshall as well.
Author Biography
A lifelong Californian, Judy Reinsma lives on a Southern California ranch that has allowed her to own, breed, compete on, and enjoy horses for over forty years. The mother of three and grandmother of seven, Reinsma has seen her love of horses carried on through her daughter's successful career as a Paint Horse breeder and exhibitor. She continues to delight in an aged Arabian mare, Ellie, and a sweet American Quarter Horse, Rosita, who is her current riding companion.
