A Christmas Story: The Book That Inspired the Hilarious Classic Film Hardcover – October 28, 2003

Love the movie and the book was great !

My kids enjoyed this.!!

The book is short and an easy read. I generally found it very enjoyable. At times I couldn't help bursting out with laughter! Shepherd does have a way of making our quirks and oddities look rather silly. And of course, how many of us can attest to the truth of such events in the life of a typical American growing up in years gone by (for me it was the 60s, but the events still ring true). I did appreciate how closely the book and film mirror each other, with a few exceptions (like Grover Dill is the bully that Ralphie beat up in the story, and the "tapestry of obsenity" hanging over Lake Michigan is Ralphie's, not the old man's). Some of Shepherd's philosophizing in the intros was a bit much, and the occasional cursing (especially using my Lord's name in vain) turns me off, though I understand that such is representative of real life. All in all, a good book for the cost and suitable for gifts.

Jean Shepherd wrote a comical and exhilarating story that has become a Christmas classic. Having seen the film adaption of A Christmas Story far too many times, reading the original story in book form only added more laughs. The film purely recreated the story as close as possible that there was very little delineation.And for fans that enjoyed the film first, reading the book most likely will be a delight. One thing to consider, the story may be exciting to read aloud during holiday gatherings and readers recreating the hilarious parts of the story in their own special way because Shepherd's writing was so animated.

If you lived in the 50's, this is a book to read then followed by the movie experience to bring it to colorful life!Read the book first or see the movie first, but do both for a well rounded Christmas experience of giggles, snorting, laughter & memories. If you didn't live in the 50's, consider this somewhat of a funny history lesson!Highly recommended as a fun read and enough laughter to help your heart & health !!!

Jean Shepard writes very funny down to earth books, this is one of them

Book did not look as pictured. Maybe had a jacket on it? Book itself was in great condition.

The cute book for that special person! Thank you for shipping so quickly!

A Christmas Story is my husband's favorite Xmas film. I wanted to get him the book that inspired it. Anyone expecting it to exactly match the film's script will be a tad disappointed (it was the *inspiration* the film didn't copy it word-for-word). A nice book and a little stocking filler.

classic story and very funny

Brilliant,I love the movie,and always wanted to read the book

my family have watched the movie many times over the years & thought it was about time I read the book.I'm glad I did. didn't want the story to end-excellent!