We Will Not Lose One Child To The Holidays: Book 6
Book 6.5 | Special Holiday Edition
By Dr. Norma T. McLauchlin
Published by Chosen Pen Publishing, LLC
Not every child looks forward to Christmas. Not every home is filled with laughter. And not every holiday story begins with joy.
Behind the beautiful decorations, wrapped presents, and cheerful holiday music are children quietly struggling with loneliness, disappointment, family separation, and the painful feeling of being forgotten.
This Christmas, their stories deserve to be told.
โค๏ธ ABOUT THE BOOK
In this heartfelt special holiday installment of the We Will Not Lose One Childโข series, thirteen-year-old Zoie Elise Montgomery discovers that the holiday season can bring both beautiful memories and difficult emotions.
While the world celebrates the magic of Christmas, Zoie is facing challenges that no amount of decorations or presents can erase. Her mother is working away from home to provide for the family. Her father, Isaiah, unexpectedly reaches out after years of silence. And Zoie finds herself wrestling with questions about love, abandonment, forgiveness, and where she truly belongs. With the unwavering love of her grandmother, affectionately known as G-Ma, and the friendship of Dre and Nia, Zoie begins to understand an important truth:
You can be grateful and still feel sad. You can love someone and still need boundaries. And you can celebrate Christmas without pretending that everything is perfect.
As the season unfolds, Zoie and her friends discover that sometimes the greatest gift is not something wrapped beneath a tree. It is the gift of belonging.
Together, they create the Christmas Table of Love, a beautiful community gathering where children and families can experience kindness, dignity, acceptance, and genuine connection without judgment or shame.
What begins as one young girl's struggle becomes a powerful reminder that no child should feel invisible during the holidays.
โจ WHAT MAKES THIS SPECIAL EDITION MEANINGFUL?
๐ A Moving Holiday Story
Experience an honest and emotional journey through family challenges, forgiveness, friendship, and the true meaning of Christmas.
โค๏ธ Real-Life Issues Children Face
Explore holiday loneliness, financial hardship, parental absence, family separation, emotional well-being, and the importance of healthy boundaries.
๐ Faith-Based Chapter Devotionals
Each chapter includes scripture references, meaningful reflections, and prayers to encourage readers through difficult seasons.
โ๏ธ Reflection Questions
Thought-provoking questions invite young readers to express their feelings, consider important life lessons, and strengthen their understanding of faith, family, and self-worth.
๐ A Celebration of Family Heritage
Discover meaningful connections to Gullah Geechee traditions, Edisto Island family history, storytelling, and the cultural importance of gathering around the family table.
๐ค A Powerful Message of Community
Learn how simple acts of love, compassion, and consistent support can make a difference in the lives of children who feel overlooked.
๐ WHO SHOULD READ THIS BOOK?
This special holiday edition is especially meaningful for:
- Children and Teens experiencing family changes, loneliness, grief, or difficult emotions during the holiday season.
- Parents and Grandparents seeking meaningful conversations about family, love, forgiveness, and emotional well-being.
- Teachers and School Leaders who recognize that the holiday season can be challenging for students.
- Churches and Youth Ministries looking for faith-based holiday reading and discussion opportunities.
- Counselors, Mentors, and Community Organizations supporting children and families through difficult seasons.
- Families seeking an inspiring Christmas story that celebrates compassion, heritage, togetherness, and hope.
๐ A MESSAGE FROM THE AUTHOR
"To every child and teen who has ever faced a holiday with a heavy heartโyou are not forgotten, not alone, and not without covering."
โ Dr. Norma T. McLauchlin
๐ CHRISTMAS IS MORE THAN WHAT IS UNDER THE TREE.
It is about who has a place at the table.
We Will Not Lose One Child to the Holidays reminds us that the greatest gifts cannot always be purchased. Sometimes they are found in a listening ear, an open door, a warm meal, a second chance, or the simple assurance that someone cares.
Because no child should have to earn a seat at the table. No child should have to hide their pain to protect someone else's happiness. And no child should ever feel forgotten during the holidays.
๐ฅ DIGITAL E-BOOK EDITION
Your purchase includes:
โ Complete Special Holiday Edition Story
โ Illustrated Digital PDF E-Book
โ Chapter Devotionals and Scripture References
โ Reflection Questions and Closing Prayers
โ Inspirational Lessons About Family, Faith, and Community
โ Instant Digital Download After Purchase
๐ GIVE A GIFT THAT GOES BEYOND CHRISTMAS!
Whether you are purchasing this book for a young reader, your family, a classroom, or a church youth group, this powerful holiday story offers something that lasts long after the decorations are put away: hope, encouragement, and a reminder that every child matters.
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WE WILL NOT LOSE ONE CHILDโข
One Child. One Voice. One Life at a Time.