Perhaps the greatest and scariest (if you think about it) story ever written. What a gift indeed to be shown what the world, and all of the people you have loved and known, would be like if you had never been born! You would experience the utmost isolation - belonging to no one...and no one even knowing you....! THIS STORY IS THE INSPIRATION AND BASIS OF THE GREATEST MOVIE EVER...IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE . You can read the story at www.whatsoproudlywehail.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Greatest-Gift-Philip-Stern.pdf ! You can read background on the author and the inspiration for the story and movie here! BOTTOM LINE THEME - APPRECIATE YOUR LIFE - NO MATTER HOW BAD IT MAY GET!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mr. Philip Van Doren Stern - he sent this story out to 200 of his friends as a Christmas card. Then it was noticed..The rest is history!