“Yes Santa Claus, there is a Virginia! Gifts from the Heart is a gift that keeps on giving, a miracle disguised as a book. It offers an array of imaginative and inspiring alternatives to a Yuletide spending frenzy.” .....Janice Kennedy, the Ottawa Citizen, the Vancouver Sun
“A Christmas idea book that gives and gives--innovative and caring.” .....The Canadian Centre for Philanthropy
“Gifts from the Heart has become my Christmas manual. Virginia's focus on giving, her very practical ideas, recipes and crafts, and her contagious upbeat attitude have helped Canadian Living readers through the hustle and bustle of Christmas. The extra bonus--the book sales help fight cancer!”.....Catherine Gray, editor and producer of Canadian Living Online
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“Gifts from the Heart is filled with practical, inexpensive, and creative alternatives to the pressures of today's over-done Christmas. Virginia Brucker speaks to all us, whether we are grandparents, raising young children, divorced or bereaved. She takes celebrations out of the marketplace and puts them back into the family home where they belong. A charming gem of a book that should be kept front-and-centre all year long. ”..... Katherine Gibson, author of Unclutter Your Life: Transforming Your Physical, Mental and Emotional Space, and Pause: Putting the Brakes on a Runaway Life. |
“Close your eyes a minute: imagine a Christmas that would give you great pleasure. Chances are it involves family, special traditions, feelings of warmth and joy. Virginia has assembled more than 200 pages of lovely, thoughtful alternatives to galloping consumerism. Many of her suggestions are about making more than Christmas meaningful. Her ideas are a blueprint for life. Twelve months a year.”..... Susan Schwartz, the Montreal Gazette
“Looking for a way to center yourself for the festive frenzy before it gets fully under way? Why not warm some cider, put on carols, and settle down with a little pre-season read with Gifts from the Heart. Virginia offers practical advice and everyday wisdom on the joys of the season; this book has all the makings of a merry Christmas.”.....Katherine Dedyna, the Victoria Times Colonist |
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“The recipes and crafts are sure to bring nostalgic tears years from now.”.....Catherine Mulroney, the Toronto Star
“Your book is lovely and your idea such a beautiful service.”.....Linda Kavelin Popov, author and presenter, The Virtues Project
