A Winter Dream

By: Richard Paul Evans

Narrated by: Fred Berman

The #1 bestselling author of The Christmas Box and master of the holiday novel reimagines the biblical story of Joseph and the coat of many colors in this inspiring modern story of family and forgiveness that will “move [you] to tears and laughter” (Kirkus Reviews).

Joseph Jacobson is the twelfth of thirteen siblings, all of whom are employed by their father’s successful Colorado advertising company. But underneath the success runs a poisonous undercurrent of jealousy and hatred. When the father’s favorite and the focus of his brothers’ envy seems on the brink of being named heir, the brothers make their move, forcing Joseph from the company and his Denver home, severing his ties to his parents and ending his relationship with his soon-to-be-fiancée. Alone and lonely, Joseph must start a new life.

Joseph joins a Chicago advertising agency where his creativity helps him advance high up in the company. He also finds hope for a lasting love with April, a kind woman with a secret. However, all secrets hold consequences, and when Joseph learns the truth about April’s past, his world is again turned upside down. Finally, Joseph must confront his own difficult past in order to make his dreams for the future come true.

A good interpretation of a biblical story

Well written and performed. The writer is very creative in being able to take a classic bible story and relate it to present day. I highly recommend it.

Excellent Listen.

What made the experience of listening to A Winter Dream the most enjoyable?

Love - tolerance - wisdom!

What other book might you compare A Winter Dream to and why?

Winter Garden by Kristen Hannah

Have you listened to any of Fred Berman’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Not that I can remember.

If you could take any character from A Winter Dream out to dinner, who would it be and why?

Probably each of them at different times - only because I feel everyone at one time or another finds themselves experiencing similar situations ( falling on either side.)

Fantastic Story

What made the experience of listening to A Winter Dream the most enjoyable?

I was drawn to the fact that this story was based on a biblical story.

What other book might you compare A Winter Dream to and why?

I don't compare books to one another because I like to enjoy each one and the gifts it bestows.

What about Fred Berman’s performance did you like?

Great performance!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, this was a great story.

Any additional comments?

My only suggestion would be that it is not necessary to begin the narrative by explaining the story of Joseph from the Bible. Giving out that information at the beginning removes the anticipation of the reader since we already know how it will end.

Wow. Great modern take on the old story, and the

Wow. Great modern take on the old story, and the narrator was so good, it added great character, and feeling to the story

Another good Book

I like all of Richard Paul Evans books. They all are a new modern rendition
of old Bible stories. I like what he does with them.