The Christmas Gift - Hardcover

Bennett, R. William

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 098256063X ISBN 13: 9780982560631

Publisher: Burgess Adams Pub, 2010

Synopsis

Every school has its legend; this school’s was Ben Jackson. He’s been held back five years in a row; he was exposed to nuclear radiation as a child; he was raised in the woods by bears. So went the many assessments of Ben by his sixth-grade peers. Over-sized and ‘under-niced’, Ben was the school bully. New student Scott stands up to Ben, and as a result, becomes Ben’s target. Ben assures a day doesn't pass without making Scott's life miserable. But in this story of forgiveness, tolerance, and unconditional love, both Scott and Ben make a remarkable transformation that will leave you with a fresh understanding of the meaning of Christmas in your life.

About this title

About the Author:

R. William (Bill) Bennett is the former president of the corporate division of FranklinCovey, a company renowned for its personal accountability and success content built around its Franklin Planners and 7 Habits curriculum. In that capacity, Bill has spoken to thousands worldwide, from the executive ranks to HR professionals, about leadership, personal responsibility and integrity. Prior to FranklinCovey, Bill was president of PowerQuest and Folio software companies, and had a long career in IBM management.He left his corporate life to devote himself full-time to writing and speaking on subjects that can help us increase civility, kindness and compassion in the world while taking ownership for our actions.

From the Inside Flap:

Dear Reader, This is a simple story I hope will touch your heart. My family and I love to read stories at Christmas. Our favorites focus on the small, everyday events and emotions we all encounter that change our character in miraculous ways. One year, we decided to create our own story which would teach some of the principles we value most in life. The result is THE CHRISTMAS GIFT, the tale of a young man who, in his effort to stand up for the victim of a bully, becomes the bully's new daily target. Eventually, having been humiliated and tormented beyond his limits, the young man lashes out and manages to cut to the core of the bully's heart. While attaining near hero status in his school, he is troubled by his conscience. To the complete bewilderment of some around him, he decides to make an apology. What results is a unique relationship between these two most unlikely friends. This friendship, built on understanding and forgiveness, becomes the rock upon which the two boys rely when faced with a crisis that will change them, and generations after them, forever. I hope THE CHRISTMAS GIFT will draw you closer to the ones you love and help you find others that may need your caring. May the miracles of the heart that spring forth at Christmas fill you all the year long. Sincerely, Bill

About this edition

• Publisher: Burgess Adams Pub
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 098256063X
• ISBN 13: 9780982560631
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 142