The Gift by Freida McFadden Summary
Overview of The Gift
In "The Gift," Freida McFadden brilliantly reimagines O. Henry's classic tale with a psychological thriller twist. This 53-page novella packs more suspense than novels triple its size. What dark secret transforms a story of Christmas sacrifice into something "delightfully devious"?
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A Desperate Christmas Eve in the Bronx
Christmas Eve at Stevie's diner in the Bronx isn't exactly festive. The fluorescent lights flicker overhead, holiday music crackles through worn speakers, and Stella Hansen's feet ache after a double shift that's yielded pathetic tips. While her coworker Bessie dreams of a hot bath at home, Stella wonders if her apartment will even have hot water tonight. This stark contrast reveals their different realities-Bessie's well-maintained winter coat versus Stella's shoes held together with duct tape and determination. Behind Stella's financial struggles lies a common story: her husband Justin is in his second year of law school, forcing her to work two jobs-waitressing and a minimum wage position at a preschool that barely utilizes her early childhood education degree. Their tiny studio apartment overflows with Justin's law books while her teaching materials gather dust. The shared dream of a better future feels increasingly distant with each month of barely scraping by. As closing time approaches, panic rises-she hasn't gotten Justin a Christmas present for their first married Christmas. Checking her phone, she finds his text about exchanging gifts at midnight. With empty pockets and stores closed, what can she possibly offer him? The engagement ring she secretly pawned three months ago to help pay for his textbooks is long gone.
An Unsettling Proposition
The Price of Love
When Love Turns to Resentment
A Chilling Transformation
The Puppetmaster's Regret
The Poison of Deception
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"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
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"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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