Marley was dead to begin with . . . These chillingly familiar words begin the classic Christmas tale of remorse and redemption in A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Now R. William Bennett rewinds the story and focuses the spotlight on Scrooge s miserly business partner, Jacob T. Marley, who was allowed to return as a ghost to warn Scrooge away from his ill-fated path. Why was Marley allowed to return? And why hadn t he been given the same chance as Ebenezer Scrooge? Or had he? Written with a voice reminiscent of Dickens, Jacob T. Marley is to A Christmas Carol as the world-famous Wicked is to The Wizard of Oz as this masterfully crafted story teaches of choices, consequences, and of the power of accountability. It is sure to become a Christmas favorite.
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R. William (Bill) Bennett grew up on the Jersey shore and in Connecticut. He attended Lafayette College as a government and law major. He spent thirty-one years in business, including many years as an executive of various companies. Most recently, he worked as division president of Franklin Covey. Bill and his wife, Loree, are the parents of four children, and they reside at the base of the Rocky Mountains in Alpine, Utah.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By Kimba88
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
My friend Dave, recommended Jacob T. Marley to me and I quickly added it to my wish-list. Then, a Goodreads group that I belong to chose it as their December Book of the Month. This was all the excuse I needed; so I purchased the eBook version of it. I am a huge fan of Dickens and was immediately intrigued by the synopsis. I am happy to report that this book was simply delightful. Bennett does a remarkable job of emanating Dickens and offers us a fresh tale about Scrooge's partner Marley.
Bennett explores the reasons behind Marley's visit to Ebenezer Scrooge and the events that occurred after Marley's death. If you are familiar with the tale A Christmas Carol, you will remember that Marley visited Scrooge bound in chains that he bore in life. We experience events in Marley's past that shaped him, how he met Scrooge and what occurred at the time of his death. The author does a wonderful job of capturing the images and sites of the period, while conveying a clear message of hope, redemption and the spirit of giving.
I highly recommend Jacob T. Marley, to fans of Charles Dickens and holiday classics. This was a fast, easy read, which delivers a wonderful message. A perfect addition to your holiday reading list and a charming gift.
Bennett explores the reasons behind Marley's visit to Ebenezer Scrooge and the events that occurred after Marley's death. If you are familiar with the tale A Christmas Carol, you will remember that Marley visited Scrooge bound in chains that he bore in life. We experience events in Marley's past that shaped him, how he met Scrooge and what occurred at the time of his death. The author does a wonderful job of capturing the images and sites of the period, while conveying a clear message of hope, redemption and the spirit of giving.
I highly recommend Jacob T. Marley, to fans of Charles Dickens and holiday classics. This was a fast, easy read, which delivers a wonderful message. A perfect addition to your holiday reading list and a charming gift.
13 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
In the beginning of Charles Dicken's A Christmas Carol you read, "Marley was dead...to begin with." But...what really happened to Scrooge's old partner, Jacob T. Marley? Why was he allowed to come back and haunt Scrooge? Even more so, why was he so concerned that Scrooge meet a fate that was more pleasant than being weighed down eternally by chains of sin? In R. William Bennett's book, Jacob T. Marley he gives you Jacob's story, from his happy childhood to his miserable adulthood...and beyond. Running parallel to A Christmas Carol you can enjoy an understanding of perhaps why Marley made such condemning choices in life...and witness his chance for redemptive choices in the after-life. If you love the seasonal classic A Christmas Carol, you will enjoy this story! I really did (and I am NOT a fan of 'classics')
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By C. DaBell
Format:Hardcover
Beautiful, heartwarnming, uplifting. In short, all that a book should be. I want to read this every Christmas. Thanks to Mr. Bennett for writing such a wonderful book.
Jacob Marley is a horrible, selfish, greedy man, who at the very last moment of his life realizes it. This book is about his afterlife and his strenuous efforts to redeem Ezeneezer Scrooge. Excellent.
Jacob Marley is a horrible, selfish, greedy man, who at the very last moment of his life realizes it. This book is about his afterlife and his strenuous efforts to redeem Ezeneezer Scrooge. Excellent.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Christmas Book
I love this book!!! I could read it over and over. I met the author at a book signing....what a nice man! I would love to see a stage version or movie made from the book!! Read more
Published 14 days ago by H. M. Farley
3.0 out of 5 stars
Concept not original
Have to wonder if the author did his homework before setting out to write this book. The concept was originally done 11 years earlier in the novel "Marley's Ghost" by Mark... Read more
Published 1 month ago by RunnersWorld
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hurrah! A Christmas Noel
I collect different versions of Christmas Carol and consider this a worthy addition to my library. The story is thought provoking and in keeping with the original. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Rosemary D Pearson
4.0 out of 5 stars
A story behind the story
Well written, thought provoking. Makes you question who or what impacts our view or outlook on life. How and whether we should let others influence how we go forward.
Published 2 months ago by Sharon Woodward
4.0 out of 5 stars
Enjoyable
This was a good book. Enjoyed reading it for the holidays. I've always enjoyed the "A Christmas Carol." This added to it.
Published 3 months ago by Tonya Nagaishi
5.0 out of 5 stars
Jacob T. Marley
This book was so touching to me. The fact that a man would take the blame for someone else's sins and deeds reminds me so much of what Jesus did for us. Read more
Published 3 months ago by rockie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Jacob T. Marley
This book filled in all the cracks of A CHRISTMAS CAROL and left me a better person for reading it! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Steve & Julie Busco
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved it
Thought that this book brings a whole new meaning to a Christmas carol and helps you understand, Scrooge, marley, and life a little better
Published 4 months ago by Nancy Beckman
3.0 out of 5 stars
Too similar to The Christmas Carol
I was hoping for more about Marley, merely mirrors The Christmas Carol from Marley's perspective. Story is really not that original.
Published 4 months ago by Robert J. Puls
5.0 out of 5 stars
Really great read.
Absolutely wonderful book. Should be required reading for everyone. Gives you "the rest of the story" after reading "A Christmas Carol".
Published 4 months ago by L. Pond
