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The Gift

by Pete Hamill · 1973

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A young man, home from the Navy for Christmas, discovers he has lost his girl, but finds his father's love and pride rekindled.

Genre
historical fiction
Themes
Christmas
Setting
ChristmasNew York
Audience
adult
Length
short · 160 pages

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