Book MYView: Carol, A Story for Christmas by Bob Hartman

Jack O'Malley hates shopping, snow, and even Christmas. All three at once is Jack's idea of a very bad day. Storming into a Starbucks seeking escape, Jack runs smack into a beautiful and mysterious stranger, almost knocking her over and unintentionally changing his life forever. In this one moment his entire life—who he once was, who he is, and who he has the potential to become—flashes before his eyes. In this humorous rendering of Charles Dickens' classic tale, timeless lessons are reexamined through the lens of modern society. The result is funny, moving, and ultimately thought-provoking. (Lion, 2009)

My thoughts: This novella reminds readers that everyone can make a difference in the lives of the hungry children in Africa. The scene when the main character transforms into a baby was eye opening and very effective. I have to admit I felt a bit “heard this all before” until I read that scene!

This isn’t your typical Christmassy, feel-good read, but it is definitely a story for Christmas as the title reads. Surely here in America we could give up the money we spend on trivial pursuits to help people in need