R. William Bennett
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R. William Bennett
R. William (Bill) Bennett grew up on the Jersey shore and in Connecticut. He graduated from Lafayette College as a Government & Law major. He spent many years in business and is currently the CEO at InsideOut Development. His first three books, The Christmas Gift, Jacob T. Marley (Audible and Amazon Bestseller), and The Last Man at the Inn, have become beloved annual classics. With so many more stories to tell, he continues to write as often as possible.
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Bill and his wife are blessed with 4 children and 6 grandchildren. Bill and his family make their home in Utah.
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The Christmas Gift
The Christmas Gift on Amazon
Every school has its legend
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Ben Jackson was Maple Grove Elementary's. He has been held back five years in a row; he was exposed to nuclear radiation as a child; he was raised in the woods by bears.
The Last Man at the Inn
The Last Man at the Inn on Amazon
Bestselling author R. William Bennett
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magines how a contemporary of Jesus, Simon, an ordinary spice merchant and a Jew without deeply felt religious beliefs, begins his lifelong journey as one of the first new Christians as his life intersects with Jesus at the major milestones of his life and ministry.
Jacob T. Marley
Jacob T. Marley On Amazon
"Marley was dead to begin with..."
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Dickens' classic Christmas tale of remorse and redemption that readers worldwide have loved year after year for more than a century.
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R. William Bennett | Author of "Jacob T. Marley"
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Stories That Move And Inspire!
A fresh perspective on an old story
I really enjoyed this book! It is an interesting take on Marley. I felt reinspired by the message of charity and love. Very well written. I highly recommend!
S. Draper
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November 16, 2024
More than a Christmas Book!
At first glance, this book may seem like a Christmas book but truly it's a book of one man's journey of developing faith and his belief in Jesus Christ. This novel is about Simon of Cyrene who is well known because of his carrying the cross when Jesus was too weak. This story is based on what perhaps his life story was that led to that moment of Simon stepping in to help Christ that day on his way to Golgotha. The story starts on the night of the Savior's birth. Simon in his travels to Bethlehem took the last spot in the inn. Mary and Joseph come to the inn and are turned away while Simon watches. All of his life he is racked with guilt about not giving up his place at the inn. Throughout his life, he hears of this Christ who is spreading a message of goodness. Simon falters in fully accepting this message. This novel shows his journey as he grows older, raises his family, and struggles to believe if this man Jesus is the prophesied Messiah. This novel takes the reader on a journey of spiritual awareness. I know anyone that enjoys reading biblical fiction will enjoy the story of Simon on his journey to believe.
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October 13, 2019
What a journey!
This book is amazing in giving us a spiritual walk with God by a man selling spices. Through out the story he grows in curiosity of Jesus, who he first saw as a newborn while traveling in Bethlehem.
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December 16, 2019
Our Quest to Accept!
I am so grateful that had the opportunity to read a book like this. It was well written and I was able to share it with my spouse. I hope he turn share with someone else. Many think they believe but how many accept what they believe.
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December 30, 2022
Another Look at those Days - Masterfully Written
Bill does an amazing job of capturing the journey to faith, belief, and trust in Jesus, of the man who ends up carrying Jesus’ cross to Golgotha. It is a breathtaking, emotional roller coaster ride that comes to grips with all of his doubts and questions along the way. Similar to the journey of each of us, our struggles, and our final surrender to the wonder of who He is, he has captured it in a story that is difficult to put down.
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November 28, 2019
Fills in the gaps
This great story is of a similar length to Dickens A Christmas Carol and fills in many of the gaps left by the original story and throws in a few twists of it's own. The author deliberately uses similar language to give the story a Dickinson feel. A great little Christmas read.
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December 4, 2013
A fresh perspective on an old story
I really enjoyed this book! It is an interesting take on Marley. I felt reinspired by the message of charity and love. Very well written. I highly recommend!
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November 28, 2014
Wonderful!
Absolutely wonderful other side to A Christmas Carol. Window they become who they were and how Marley saved Scrooge. Brilliant concept and I imagine Charles Dickens would approve. Absolutely wonderful book.
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December 12, 2020
So well written it's like Mr. Dickens did it
Maintains the style and does well to use the grand old story of A Christmas Carol and give it a fresh twist. Moving and joyous. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
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October 30, 2016
All the Christmas spirit!
Adds a lovely layer to Dickens’ classic. An annual read for me. I highly recommend this to get in the spirit of the season.
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December 25, 2024
A fresh perspective on an old story
I really enjoyed this book! It is an interesting take on Marley. I felt reinspired by the message of charity and love. Very well written. I highly recommend!
S. Draper
November 16, 2024
United States on
More than a Christmas Book!
At first glance, this book may seem like a Christmas book but truly it's a book of one man's journey of developing faith and his belief in Jesus Christ. This novel is about Simon of Cyrene who is well known because of his carrying the cross when Jesus was too weak. This story is based on what perhaps his life story was that led to that moment of Simon stepping in to help Christ that day on his way to Golgotha. The story starts on the night of the Savior's birth. Simon in his travels to Bethlehem took the last spot in the inn. Mary and Joseph come to the inn and are turned away while Simon watches. All of his life he is racked with guilt about not giving up his place at the inn. Throughout his life, he hears of this Christ who is spreading a message of goodness. Simon falters in fully accepting this message. This novel shows his journey as he grows older, raises his family, and struggles to believe if this man Jesus is the prophesied Messiah. This novel takes the reader on a journey of spiritual awareness. I know anyone that enjoys reading biblical fiction will enjoy the story of Simon on his journey to believe.
October 13, 2019
United States on
What a journey!
This book is amazing in giving us a spiritual walk with God by a man selling spices. Through out the story he grows in curiosity of Jesus, who he first saw as a newborn while traveling in Bethlehem.
December 16, 2019
United States on
Our Quest to Accept!
I am so grateful that had the opportunity to read a book like this. It was well written and I was able to share it with my spouse. I hope he turn share with someone else. Many think they believe but how many accept what they believe.
December 30, 2022
United States on
Another Look at those Days - Masterfully Written
Bill does an amazing job of capturing the journey to faith, belief, and trust in Jesus, of the man who ends up carrying Jesus’ cross to Golgotha. It is a breathtaking, emotional roller coaster ride that comes to grips with all of his doubts and questions along the way. Similar to the journey of each of us, our struggles, and our final surrender to the wonder of who He is, he has captured it in a story that is difficult to put down.
November 28, 2019
United States on
Fills in the gaps
This great story is of a similar length to Dickens A Christmas Carol and fills in many of the gaps left by the original story and throws in a few twists of it's own. The author deliberately uses similar language to give the story a Dickinson feel. A great little Christmas read.
December 4, 2013
United States on
A fresh perspective on an old story
I really enjoyed this book! It is an interesting take on Marley. I felt reinspired by the message of charity and love. Very well written. I highly recommend!
November 28, 2014
United States on
Wonderful!
Absolutely wonderful other side to A Christmas Carol. Window they become who they were and how Marley saved Scrooge. Brilliant concept and I imagine Charles Dickens would approve. Absolutely wonderful book.
December 12, 2020
United States on
So well written it's like Mr. Dickens did it
Maintains the style and does well to use the grand old story of A Christmas Carol and give it a fresh twist. Moving and joyous. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
October 30, 2016
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