A Different Christmas
By Michael Hunt
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Set in 1961, A Different Christmas follows the Christmas Eve adventures/exploits of two children (Matthew age 6, and Steven Brown age 8) as they anxiously await Christmas Day, which both expect will be their best ever.
For Matthew, he expects his perfect Christmas will commence when he is re-united with his father, whom he has not seen in three years. For Steven, he expects Santa will reward him with the ultimate toy of 1961, an Official Triple Secret Agent Spike Murdock Spy case, especially since he has been very good for the last year, and has even delivered gifts on Christmas Eve to the sick, disabled, and elderly, with his best friend, Carrie Jenkins.
When the bus carrying Matthew and his mother from Charleston to Baltimore crashes outside of Steven's hometown of Raleigh, North Carolina, it sets in motion events that ultimately culminate in the boys meeting one another on Christmas Day as their holiday expectations are dramatically altered.
Moreover, immediately after the bus wreck, while waiting for medical assistance. Matthew, his mother Delia, and the other passengers confront segregation, racial intolerance, and forgiveness, and a Christmas different from what everyone imagined.
Reaching a holiday crescendo on Christmas Day, at Steven's church, Reverend Ezekiel Moody preaches a sermon that implores the congregants to seize the moment and opportunity to do good works for the benefit of others. Inspired by the sermon, various church members seek to fulfill the minister's message, including Steven's mother who proposes Steven boost Matthew's spirits in a totally unexpected way. Aided by his mother, and Carrie, Matthew discovers a deeper meaning for Christmas.
As the novel concludes, the aftermath of the bus wreck highlights friendships forged during tragedy, and raises the hope of racial harmony in the future. For Matthew, and Steven it had indeed been A Different Christmas, but a good memorable Christmas nonetheless.
Michael Hunt
Michael Hunt is an author, trainer, and life coach, with diplomas in both coaching and management. He draws on twenty years’ experience managing and mentoring staff in the corporate world. Michael has helped many clients through lifestyle challenges and changes, in both their work and personal life. He has spent years studying research papers, ancient wisdom, and the works of some of the world’s most respected happiness and success experts. Integrating this with his work and life experience has allowed him to deeply understand the strategies to increase your happiness and success. Michael and his wife are the proud parents of three children. Born and raised in Australia, Michael has spent much time travelling abroad. He has also resided in Canada, USA, and Mexico, experiencing much of what the world offers. Michael loves surfing, skiing and singing, he is an avid guitar player and dabbles as a songwriter.
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