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A Maine Christmas Carol - Modern Re-Telling of the Tale

Philip Harris' A Maine Christmas Carol, a modern retelling of the Dickensian fable of Christmas' past, present, and future in a middle class New England setting is a holiday treat for readers of all ages.
The spirit of the original story is cleverly unraveled in a more up to date but equally grim narration of the experiences of a blighted contemporary Scrooge named Thomas as he "sees" Christmas with his spirit guides.
The classic unfolding of the life of a beleaguered and very ill-spirited young man faced with the consequences of his own self-serving actions is cleverly layered with messages aimed at the socially irresponsible of our own life and times.
A Maine Christmas Carol is a powerful parable of the ills of progressive society left to exist unchecked and held unaccountable.
Through the eyes of the spirit guides, Thomas sees that while he is not responsible for the happiness of others, his actions do deeply impact all those who come in contact with him.
From the local shop owners to his eight-year-old sister, his exploits leave a deep and lasting impression.
Even more critical to note is the tsunami-like wave affect his acts, deeds, and lack of achievement has on those he will never meet.
What he does not do with his life is just as significant as what he has done so far in his 16 years.
In Harris' A Maine Christmas Carol, a new family tradition is born.
The easy conversational writing style, the logical flow of the story, and the twist to the original story makes this book a new classic that will go on the shelves right next to Dickens' original morality tale.
Harris does a marvelous job of weaving Thomas' profound experience of redemption with the underlying themes of social justice and poverty.
A Maine Christmas Carol is explicit in demonstrating the relationship of the privileged class in our country who has failed to address the social issues facing our society.
Philip Harris has clearly and unequivocally produced a rich allegory that redefines the importance of Christmas to a new generation of readers.
A Maine Christmas Carol Philip F.
Harris Publication Date: Cambridge Books 2007
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