When 24-year-old Jason Stevens receives the news of his great Uncle Red Stevens death, he is greedy with anticipation, as is the rest of the family. The family gathers for the reading of the will and, one by one, each family member is granted a share of his multi-billion dollar estate and then departs from the lawyer's office.
The last one remaining is Jason and he anticipates a big inheritance. Only Jason's Uncle Red has something different in mind for him. Instead, his great uncle has devised a crash course on life with 12 tasks -- or "gifts" -- designed to challenge Jason in improbable ways, sending him on a journey of self-discovery and forcing him to determine what is most important in life: money or happiness. By the end of the year-long journey, Jason changes from a greedy, angry young man into one filled with love, compassion for life and understanding the importance of character. He is now ready to receive the "Ultimate Gift."
This book has become a movement that has motivated millions of people throughout the world to give to others, connect with friends and family, and help those in need.
The book was released into a major motion picture in the spring of 2007.
I had heard of the book and movie a couple of years ago. I have to admit I wasn't instrested because I didn't enjoy reading as much as I do now. I picked it up one night for a class I was taking and I was amazed at how great that book was. You begin to feel Jason's emotions and then you start to examine your own life and how you present yourself to today's society. Thank you so much for what your incredible story taught me!
This book sounds like the parable Jesus told of the talents and how each individual responded to the challenge of how to use his talents.-It works
best when we use our talents in the sevice of
others.-I had the privilege of teaching English in China, and Taiwan, some 20 years ago.-My experiences inspired me to write a novel, "Letters From A Chinese Angel".-(Available on Amazon.com;or, from the publisher,orders@Xlibris.com).-Now, some 20 years
after my service as an English teacher over there, several of my students still keep in touch
with me.- One named his one son after me; another became the principal of a high school; another emigrated to Australia with he husband and young son.-She has earned a master's degree in TESL from Sydney University, and will soon have her doctorate.-She has indicated that when she gets this degree she will come to America and visit me!-I hope she does so I can help her celebrate!-
Small world, isn't it!.-A poet once said, "He is rich who has a friend !"- So,I feel very rich indeed!