...the spirit of Santa is real. It’s the spirit of love and giving, and I like to think that it’s symbolic of God’s love and generosity. Sort of like a metaphor for children."

Joy Jorgenson is an 85-year-old widow and is moving from Chicago to Phoenix to be closer to her grown sons and their families. But her sons don’t know she’s doing it her way. Joy’s not flying to Phoenix but will drive the old RV she and her husband George enjoyed for their travel adventures. Miranda, Joy’s neighbor, has agreed to travel with Joy, hoping to ensure Joy’s safe arrival in Phoenix. Joy is almost bursting to tell Miranda that there will be more than just rest stops along their way. Traveling on Route 66 will be a Christmas Joy Ride, a unique adventure, bringing joy to specially chosen winners of a contest that Joy was able to keep a secret from Miranda.

I loved this magical Christmas story. Joy has the spirit of Christmas in her heart every day, and Christmas has always been her favorite time of year. She understands that sometimes individuals need a little help reclaiming the joy of Christmas in their lives for various reasons. This trip gives Joy an exceptional opportunity to bring cheer, shower friendship, and renew their belief in the blessings of hope and love.

The author’s holiday books celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. May we all be inspired by Joy’s Christmas joyful spirit and share it generously throughout each day of the year. ( )

"Miranda did not put adventure on her Christmas list, but thanks to her eighty-five-year-old neighbor Joy, that's exactly what she's getting this year. When Joy tells Miranda that she plans to drive an old RV decked out in Christmas decorations from their Chicago neighborhood to her new retirement digs in Phoenix--in the dead of winter, no less--the much younger Miranda insists that Joy cannot make such a trip by herself. Besides, a crazy trip with Joy would be more interesting than another Christmas home alone. Unemployed and facing foreclosure, Miranda feels she has nothing to lose by packing a bag and heading off to Route 66. But Joy has a hidden agenda for their Christmas joyride--and a hidden problem that could derail the whole venture."--Amazon.com.

Great Christmas book. Enjoyed it! ( )

Great heartwarming holiday story. Truly enjoyed it. ( )

This was another clean, fun, Christmas with a little bit of romance towards the end and I really enjoyed this. I need to get more of this author's work. I also bought this at a library sale and I voluntarily chose to review it. I've given it a 5*. This was a road trip like no other with a few bumps and challenges along the way. A very nice ending. ( )