One of my favorite holiday traditions is watching It's a Wonderful Life on Christmas Eve. There's something about watching George Bailey running down the streets of Bedford Falls yelling "Merry Christmas!" that brings tears to my eyes every time. In The Heart of It's a Wonderful Life, Jimmy Hawkins (who played Tommy Bailey) helps readers explore the messages of the beloved movie.
Each short chapter starts with an excerpt of the dialogue from a scene. Then Hawkins offers his take on what that excerpt means and how we can apply it to our own lives. He also provides never-before-heard facts about the cast and crew, including some very poignant remembrances of Jimmy Stewart.
While it could have used much more detail, The Heart of It's a Wonderful Life is a lovely reminder of the themes from a movie that never gets old.
MY RATING: 4
