Truman Capote is at his best when he is telling a story of his childhood. There is a delightful charm about his home in Alabama and Miss Sook, and there is a poignant sadness when he speaks of his father and mother, who sound like two truly lost souls.

In this story, Capote is forced to spend Christmas with his father in New Orleans, separated from Miss Sook and the life he loves. At six, he is grappling already with the possibility that Santa Claus might not be real, as an older cousin is happy to inform him.

Every element of the story is perfect and I could hear the voice of Capote himself spying on the little boy he was. ( )

My first (but not last) Capote:

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Truman Capote spends a sad and unusual Christmas with his father whom he rarely sees. This novel contains autobiographical elements ---Bring tissue for tears. ( )

A child's Christmas visit to his (mostly) absent father in New Orleans. Capote shares his experience with disarming candor and honesty. The ending will make you catch your breath.

A companion piece to his earlier "A Christmas Memory".

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My first (but not last) Capote:

http://alittleteaalittlechat.wordpress.com/2013/11/13/one-christmas-by-truman-ca... ( )