Books like One Christmas by Truman Capote
One unforgettable Christmas, young Truman Capote is sent from his childhood home and his beloved cousin Miss Sook to New Orleans in search of a father he has never met. Far from the warmth of small‑town traditions, Truman encounters difficult truths about his absent father, Santa Claus, and the complexities of love lost and found. Through this journey he learns what it means to confront family history and to understand the true spirit of the holiday season.
First publish date: November 12, 1996
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Truman Capote
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