![]() ![]() Growing up in one foster home after another, Lauren never learned to cook and is fascinated as she reads through the cards. Once home, a drawer is discovered under the table which contains a stack of recipe cards. On a visit to the local furniture builder, Lauren finds a table that he bought at a garage sale but has recently refinished. Gloria, Miriam, and the rest of her friends at Glorys Place begin to pitch in, helping Lauren prepare their home for the baby. In June 2012, Lauren Mabrey discovers shes pregnant. ![]() ![]() Inspired to put something delicious on the table, Joan turns to her mothers recipes she had given to Joan when she and John married. His largest project to date had been picture frames but he promises to have the table ready for Thanksgiving dinner. In June 1972, John Creighton determines to build his wife Joan a kitchen table. About the Book From Donna VanLiere, the New York Times bestselling author of The Christmas Hope series comes another heartwarming, inspirational story for the holidays, The Christmas Table. ![]()
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