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The Asshole Who Didn't Want to Celebrate Christmas
Meet Mark Garrison, the self-proclaimed people pleaser, who has just moved into Ravenscroft Lane with his wife and two daughters. This picturesque neighborhood is renowned for its tight-knit community and festive holiday traditions. Mark and his family are excited to join in the creative and cheerful Christmas activities that bring everyone together.
However, their excitement is met with an unexpected Tom Henderson, the self-proclaimed community leader, who runs the neighborhood with an iron fist wrapped in tinsel. Tom's enthusiasm for community involvement clashes with the reclusive Mr. Fredricks, the old man in the rundown house across from Mark. Mr. Fredricks is the ultimate holiday grouch, refusing to greet his neighbors or participate in any Christmas festivities. His blatant disregard for the holiday spirit puts him at odds with Tom and the rest of the community.
As tensions rise, Mark finds himself caught between his desire to integrate his family into the community and the challenge of dealing with Mr. Fredricks' stubbornness. Through humorous and heartwarming encounters, Mark and his family embark on a mission to uncover the reasons behind Mr. Fredricks' aversion to Christmas, hoping to thaw his icy exterior and bring a little holiday magic into his life.
"The Asshole Who Didn't Want to Celebrate Christmas" is a delightful tale of community, understanding, and the transformative power of kindness. Will the spirit of Christmas be enough to melt even the coldest of hearts?
However, their excitement is met with an unexpected Tom Henderson, the self-proclaimed community leader, who runs the neighborhood with an iron fist wrapped in tinsel. Tom's enthusiasm for community involvement clashes with the reclusive Mr. Fredricks, the old man in the rundown house across from Mark. Mr. Fredricks is the ultimate holiday grouch, refusing to greet his neighbors or participate in any Christmas festivities. His blatant disregard for the holiday spirit puts him at odds with Tom and the rest of the community.
As tensions rise, Mark finds himself caught between his desire to integrate his family into the community and the challenge of dealing with Mr. Fredricks' stubbornness. Through humorous and heartwarming encounters, Mark and his family embark on a mission to uncover the reasons behind Mr. Fredricks' aversion to Christmas, hoping to thaw his icy exterior and bring a little holiday magic into his life.
"The Asshole Who Didn't Want to Celebrate Christmas" is a delightful tale of community, understanding, and the transformative power of kindness. Will the spirit of Christmas be enough to melt even the coldest of hearts?
134 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 16, 2024
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December 30, 2024
I've been tough on self-publishing in the past. But I keep hearing good things, exciting things about the landscape. Let's check back into it with this self-published book and see how it's going.
“Prolouge.” Jesus Christ.
“Prolouge.” Jesus Christ.
January 29, 2025
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February 4, 2025
I read this over Christmas and it's a cute, young-adult short novel with a nice twist at the end. It's a story of kindness, caring, and neighborly love and certainly sets the mood for the holidays.
March 2, 2025
Not a good read. Won this in a give away and wish I hadn't. 4 stars only because it kinda reminded me of Christmas with the Kranks. I would watch that movie and avoid this book.
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