He gave me a battered copy of a book I already owned, and I felt I'd come home - the Christmas present I'll never forget

Afters years of expectation, hope and disappointment, all it took was one simple, heartfelt gift to show me he was the one I have an embarrassing secret. I love getting presents. I know it is supposed to be more blessed to give than to receive. I know that 50% of all Christmas gifts are grudging Secret Santa purchases, and 100% of those are always the third item in a Boots 3-for-2 special - a Soap & Glory shower puff. And I know I'm too old and too ugly for stockings and surprises. First, I'm at...