R. William Bennett has an unusual way of looking at classic literature. Give him A Christmas Carol, for example, and instead of focusing on the most common theme of Scrooge’s unlikely transformation, he’s consumed with Jacob Marley – the man who introduced Ebenezer to the dark side.
“Marley is a curious character,” says Bennett who will release his latest Christmas story, Jacob T. Marley (Shadow Mountain) in time for the holidays. “He was angry and parsimonious in life but filled with regret after death. And while others like him were consigned to wander, feeling regret but having no power to do anything about it, he somehow secured the right to intervene on Scrooge’s behalf. That was a story I had to tell.”
“I like the idea that Marley’s remorse is not in vain,” says Bennett. “I believe Dickens gave him the opportunity to learn from his mistakes and right his wrongs. I felt compelled to expand on that moment in the story. “
About the Author
R. William (Bill) Bennett is a former president of the corporate division of FranklinCovey, a leader in Management Consulting and Training. Bennett left the corporate life to write fulltime and was rewarded with The Christmas Gift, an award winning first novel released in 2010. Jacob T. Marley will be released in time for the holidays. To learn more, visit Bennett at www.rwilliambennett.com. Jacob T. Marley and The Christmas Gift may be found online where all fine books are sold.
My Take on the Book
This was a great spin off of a story that we all know and love. Too often in A Christmas Story you meet the character of Marley for the short glimpse you have at the beginning of the story, but that story is not his and you fail to know much about him. This story takes a different tack and shares the story of Marley himself. I loved the book and it was a short but fun and engaging read! It is a story of redemption that will stand the test of time! I would highly recommend this to all!
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