A Marriage Carol - by Chris Fabry & Gary Chapman (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p><b>What do you do when the love has gone out? </b></p><p>Jake and Marlee, a tired married couple, are about to call it quits. Over time they have drifted apart; the sparks are dead. Marlee is convinced she married the wrong man, and Jake feels tied down to the wrong woman. Jake is distant and tired of being controlled, while Marlee is tired of being the only one trying to the save their marriage. They go to bed Christmas Eve, in separate rooms, each rationalizing... <i>life is too short to be miserable... love shouldn't hurt like this... their marriage must end for happiness to return.</i></p><p>But then something peculiar happens: The ghosts of Marriage Past, Marriage Present, and Marriage Future reveal to them their past choices and present realities, and how their future might look if they do not change their ways.</p>And it changes their story drastically...<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>What do you do when the love has gone out? </b></p><p>Jake and Marlee, a tired married couple, are about to call it quits. Over time they have drifted apart; the sparks are dead. Marlee is convinced she married the wrong man, and Jake feels tied down to the wrong woman. Jake is distant and tired of being controlled, while Marlee is tired of being the only one trying to the save their marriage. They go to bed Christmas Eve, in separate rooms, each rationalizing... <i>life is too short to be miserable... love shouldn't hurt like this... their marriage must end for happiness to return.</i></p><p>But then something peculiar happens: The ghosts of Marriage Past, Marriage Present, and Marriage Future reveal to them their past choices and present realities, and how their future might look if they do not change their stories.</p><p>Jake and Marlee experience a Christmas gift that will radically change their thinking and cause them to look at marriage not for what they can get out of it, but for what God can do in and through their marriage.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p><i>JUST ONE SNOWFLAKE CHANGES</i></p><p><i>THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE DRIFT</i></p><p>JUST ONE</p><p>choice</p><p>changes a life</p><p>On a snowy Christmas Eve, their anniversary, Marlee and Jacob take a treacherous drive to sign papers signaling the end. Tired of fighting, tired of the pain, and no passion left, they have chosen to end their marriage. But a shortcut over an icy mountain pass brings Marlee on a collision with her life. Visions of the past haunt; images of the present and future make her wonder if they have chosen the best course.</p><p> With a nod toward Dickens and a heaping helping of truth from bestselling author Dr. Gary Chapman, this surprising tale will take you through twists and turns and lead you on a journey into the power of snow. If your heart needs rekindling, if you long for unconditional love, this story will bring warmth and hope..</p><p><b>(right hand flap with author photos)</b></p><p><b>CHRIS FABRY</b> can be heard daily on <i>Moody Radio's </i><i>Chris Fabry Live</i>, where he "talks over the back fence" with listeners across the country. <i>Chris is married to Andrea and they have five daughters and four sons.</i><i></i></p><p><b>GARY CHAPMAN, PhD</b>, is the author of the #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling <i>The 5 Love Languages</i> (R).With over 30 years of counseling experience, he has the uncanny ability to hold a mirror up to human behavior, showing readers not just where they go wrong, but also how to grow and move forward. </p><p>(Left hand flap with endorsements)</p><p>"Two of my favorites dish up a holiday feast of magic and hope." --Jerry B. Jenkins, bestselling author & owner, Christian Writers Guild </p><p>"Sometimes it takes a hard skid and crash before people stop long enough to realize we can't receive the kind of love we crave unless we're willing to live it. In <i>A Marriage Carol, </i>Chris Fabry and Gary Chapman illustrate that taking the leap of faith to work through difficulties can result in unexpected blessings and the promise of great reward for those who refuse to give up. A joyous, passionate honeymoon of a story perfectly fit for the Christmas season." -- Francine Rivers, bestselling author of <i>Redeeming Love</i></p><p>FRONT COVER ENDORSEMENT - in reverse type on wreath</p><p>Two of my favorites dish up a holiday feast of magic and hope. - Jerry B. Jenkins, bestselling author & owner, Christian Writers Guild</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>Publishers Weekly </p><p>A Marriage Carol-Chris Fabry & Gary Chapman. Moody/River North </p><p>Christmas Eve marks Jacob and Marlee Ebenezer's wedding anniversary and, 20 years later, the official dissolution of their marriage. Their journey to sign the divorce papers, however, turns into much more when a blizzard and an accident threaten lives. Marlee finds safety in a farmhouse where "Jay" helps her see her past, present, and future and offers a new way of seeing herself, husband, and marriage. The authors seamlessly blend the cleansing qualities of snow ("Melting snow exposes. Each flake is like a choice we make") with transparent reference to Dickens's A Christmas Carol to create a challenging yet heartwarming tale that will touch readers long beyond the holiday season. This novella--combining the storytelling prowess of Fabry (Almost Heaven) and the marriage expertise of Chapman (The Five Love Languages series)--will change lives with its message "that there is great power in small choices." Chapman's afterword and discussion questions deepen the impact. This is a tiny book with a huge message. (Sept.) </p><p>GENRE GO ROUND REVIEWS BY HARRIET KLAUSNER <br/>August 9, 2011 </p><p>Two decades of marriage that began on Christmas Eve is ironically ending on Christmas Eve. The relationship between Marlee and Jacob Ebenezer is colder than the wintry weather outside the car they share on their way to see the divorce lawyer to sign the final papers. Both worry about telling their three kids though they agree to say nothing until after the holidays. Driving on the road to the attorney leads to a fight as Marlee feels with the snow and ice they should remain on the main road while Jacob chooses a shortcut. On a curve with headlines bearing down on them, Jacob loses control. </p><p>Marlee awakes alone and frozen; Jacob is nowhere in sight; her cellphone fails to work. She leaves the car looking for Jacob but sees lights so heads there. An elderly man Jay opens the door allowing the shivering Marlee to warm up, but he insists no other visitor has arrived. He searches for Jacob but fails to find him. Marlee and the couples' retreat center owner chat while his wife rests upstairs thinking about God and marriage. As her host goes to check on his wife, Marlee sees her past and present through her loving family members, and a future path with two choices. </p><p>Paying obvious homage to Dickens' A Christmas Carol, Chris Fabry & Gary Chapman provide an engaging family fantasy that starts off with an emotional question of "When do we tell the kids?" An entertaining parable, the story line focuses on the importance of honesty communicating as the key fuels to maintain loving relationships. Although the cast is never deeply developed beyond relational roles, readers will appreciate this fun contemporary version of the classic.</p><p> Harriet Klausner</p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>CHRIS FABRY</b> is an award-winning author and radio personality who hosts the daily program <i>Chris Fabry Live</i> on Moody Radio. He has written more than seventy books for children and adults. His latest is <i>War Room</i>, a novelization of the film by the Kendrick Brothers. He has also written the adult novels <i>Dogwood, June Bug, Almost Heaven, Not in the Heart, Borders of the Heart, Every Waking Moment</i>, and <i>The Song</i>. He has won three Christy Awards and an ECPA Christian Book Award. He has also written two books with NY Times bestselling author, Dr. Gary Chapman, <i>A Marriage Carol</i> and <i>Extraordinary Grace</i>. He and his wife Andrea have been married for more than thirty years and have nine children. They live in Tucson, AZ. Chris is a graduate of the W. Page Pitt School of Journalism at Marshall University in Huntington, WV, and Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. <p/><b>GARY CHAPMAN</b>--author, speaker, counselor--has a passion for people and for helping them form lasting relationships. He is the #1 bestselling author of <i>The 5 Love Languages</i> series and director of Marriage and Family Life Consultants, Inc. Gary travels the world presenting seminars, and his radio programs air on more than 400 stations. For more information visit his website at www.5lovelanguages.com.
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