A Stubborn Sweetness and Other Stories for the Christmas Season

This compilation includes stories of real-life people such as a shopping mall's night watchman, a lonely widower, a pregnant teenage runaway, a political prisoner in China, a grieving mother, and a privileged American, who have forgotten the true meaning of Christmas because of loss, pain, greed, or circumstances. Through unexpected and uplifting ways, each is reminded of the first Christmas story and the vision of hope and peace it offers the world. They realize that even in the darkness, the light and song of Christmas can be seen and heard. Originally written to be read during the Christmas Eve services at Paterson's church, this collection of holiday stories is perfect for individuals, families, and churches to read and share during the season. Eight of the stories were originally published in the book A Midnight Clear and four were published in Angles and Other Strangers. There is one new story: "On the Night of His Birth."