Christmas on Jane Street: A True Story, (Paperback)

from dawnlovesbooks

The sappiness just oozes out of this book! And not out of the Christmas trees! A sweet little story about Christmas spirit and a father and daughter relationship! Beware: it's very mushy!!

from mhanderson

This book tells the true story of a family who comes to New York City every year from Thanksgiving to Christmas to sell Christmas trees. The author of the book, Billy Romp, faces a dilemma when he fears his daughter is growing away from him as she becomes attracted to the glamour and excitement o...

from rmarcin

Sweet holiday book about a family from Vermont who spends a month on Jane Street in NYC selling Christmas trees, wreaths, etc. The Romp family depends on the income from these sales to provide their finances for the year. When the oldest child, Ellie, wants to do things differently, her father re...

from c.archer

A quick, but wonderful Christmas memoir. The Romp family is a real family that sells Christmas trees each December at a stand on Jane St. and 8th Ave. in Manhattan. The father tells the story of one year that was particularly special for him and his daughter, Ellie. She is growing up and no longe...

from grandpahobo

This is an excellent feel good story for Christmas. Having two (now adult) daughters myself, I can relate strongly to the Bill Romp's angst and emotions. Some may see the story as a bit saccharine and corny, but isn't that as much a part of Christmas as carols and the tree?