Richard Paul Evans
Author of The Christmas Box
About the Author
Richard Paul Evans is an American author, born in Utah in 1962. He earned his B.A. at the University of Utah. He previously worked as an advertising executive. His first story was a Christmas story written for his children. He self-published it with the title, The Christmas Box. It became a New show more York Times bestseller, and was made into a television movie. He has written over 31 bestsellers. Timepiece, The Locket, and A Perfect Day were made into television movies. His awards include the American Mothers Book Award, two first place Storytelling World Awards, The Romantic Times Best Women's Novel of the Year Award, the German leserpreis Gold Award for Romance and three RCC Wilbur Awards. In December 2016, The Mistletoe Secret became a New York Times Bestseller. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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Series
Works by Richard Paul Evans
The Christmas Box Collection: The Christmas Box / Timepiece / The Letter (1993) 574 copies, 2 reviews
The Christmas Box Miracle: My Spiritual Journey of Destiny, Healing and Hope (2001) 322 copies, 2 reviews
The Quotable Evans : Diaries, Letter and Lessons From The Novels of Richard Paul Evans (2000) 35 copies
Michael Vey Complete Collection Books 1-7: Michael Vey; Michael Vey 2; Michael Vey 3; Michael Vey 4; Michael Vey 5;… (2017) 25 copies
The Colony 10 copies
Richard Paul Evans: The Complete Walk Series eBook Boxed Set: The Walk, Miles to Go, Road to Grace, Step of Faith,… (2014) 7 copies
The Mistletoe Christmas Novel Box Set: The Mistletoe Promise, The Mistletoe Inn, and The Mistletoe Secret (2016) 4 copies
My Son Lives In A Tree 1 copy
Graça (Seleções - Grace) 1 copy
Associated Works
The Christmas Box [and] Timepiece (Double Feature Video) — Writer — 18 copies
RDSELP v211 The Mistletoe Inn | Miss Dreamsville and the Lost Heiress of Collier County (2018) 11 copies
Reader's Digest Select Editions: Medusa | The Elephant Whisperer | Skelton Hill | Grace (2009) 6 copies
Australian Reader's Digest Select Editions: The Tower • Medusa • Skeleton Hill • Grace (2010) — Contributor — 5 copies
Livros Condensados: Voo Para a Liberdade | O Ano dos Cães | Os Milionários | A Última Promessa (2003) — Author — 4 copies
Det Bästas bokval, vol. 219 3 copies
Het Beste Boek 252: Zonder een woord / Het strandpaviljoen / In Gods naam / Weehuis El Girasol 2 copies, 1 review
Det Bästas Bokval (2004) vol 232: Besökaren; Det sista löftet; Ord mot ord; Förr när vi var vuxna (2004) — Author — 2 copies
Het Beste Boek 226: Het aandenken / De wolkenjagers / Smak / De laatste belofte (2004) — Author — 2 copies, 1 review
Reader's Digest : libros selectos : Mi hija vive : Carmín en Afganistán : El centinela : La lista de navidad (2011) — Author — 1 copy
Lar, doce lar / A lista de Natal / O assassinato do rei Tut / Água, pedra, coração — Author — 1 copy
Livros Condensados: O macaco de pedra | Um dia perfeito | Rato de praia | Por inteiro — Author — 1 copy
Reader's Digest Select Editions: The Two Minute Rule • The Sunflower • The Conjuror's Bird • Beneath the Snow (2007) 1 copy, 1 review
Livros Condensados: O Observador | A última promessa | Impasse | Meninos de rua (1998) — Author — 1 copy
Het beste boek, #277 [Tegenspel; Caleidoscoop; De roep van de olifant; Het kerstlijstje] — some editions — 1 copy
Reader`s Digest Auswahlbüher: Die Meschenleserin / Weit übers Meer / Die letzte Sure / Ihre einzige Liebe (2009) 1 copy
Tagged
Common Knowledge
- Canonical name
- Evans, Richard Paul
- Birthdate
- 1962-10-11
- Gender
- male
- Nationality
- USA
- Birthplace
- Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
- Places of residence
- Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Italy - Education
- University of Utah (BA|1984)
- Occupations
- advertising executive
- Organizations
- The Christmas Box House International
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Members
Reviews
First sentence: It may be that I am growing old in this world and have used up more than my share of allotted words and eager audiences.
Premise/plot: Richard Paul Evans' wrote this book for his daughters. It is a story of a man who realizes--just in time--that love is the most important thing always and forever. A business man realizes he is squandering all of his daughter's childhood in his attempt to be a success.
My thoughts: It's been years since I've read this book and years since I watched the film adaptation. I do think there are probably some key differences between the two? But again, it's been years. This is a sweet, sentimental holiday story. It isn't so much a romance as it is a family reconciliation story. It is a short, bittersweet novella.… (more)
Premise/plot: Richard Paul Evans' wrote this book for his daughters. It is a story of a man who realizes--just in time--that love is the most important thing always and forever. A business man realizes he is squandering all of his daughter's childhood in his attempt to be a success.
My thoughts: It's been years since I've read this book and years since I watched the film adaptation. I do think there are probably some key differences between the two? But again, it's been years. This is a sweet, sentimental holiday story. It isn't so much a romance as it is a family reconciliation story. It is a short, bittersweet novella.… (more)
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Statistics
- Works
- 87
- Also by
- 48
- Members
- 25,412
- Popularity
- #823
- Rating
- 3.9
- Reviews
- 646
- ISBNs
- 742
- Languages
- 14
- Favorited
- 31
The Christmas Box is a short story reminding you to slow down and savour what is important, especially family and love. It is told through the story of a small family who move in with an elderly woman. She, through her life experiences (and a bit of religion) reminds them what is most important in life.