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by Eva Marie Everson @EversonAuthor
In looking at stories of “humble beginnings,” such as those I have shared over the past two months, I came across this inspiring tale.
The year was 1939. November to be exact—and the Christmas season was joyously coming in. Inspired by all he saw, a writer named Philip Van Doren wrote a short story titled “The Greatest Gift,” which he then tried to sell to publishers.
Sadly, no one was interested.
