Jacob and Marlee Ebeneezer have been married for 20 years. Their marriage started out as they had hoped. They were happy and in love, then life started happening. They had three children, the house, and work to think about. As the years passed, the distance between them grew as well. On their twentieth wedding anniversary, which also happened to be Christmas Eve, Jacob and Marlee are on their way to the lawyers to sign their divorce paperwork. Their children don't know what they are doing, and Jacob and Marlee decide to wait till after Christmas to tell them.On a short cut that Jacob wants to take, they wreck. Marlee can't quite grasps what happened and is frantic when she can't find her husband after the wreck. With no sign of him anywhere, Marlee starts looking for a working phone to call for help. after a walk, she stumbles on a quite house. She is greeted by an older man who helps her get settled. The phone lines are out, and the older man offers Marlee to look for Jacob. He returns with out Jacob. Marlee doesn't know what to do. The older man offers what ever he can to help Marlee. As they talk, Marlee starts to reveal the story between her and husband. It seems that this is the place Marlee needed to be at. The older man is a marriage counselor. As they talk, Marlee is willing to try the suggestions that he offers. In doing so, Marlee is able to look back on her marriage to Jacob, then sees what is happening to her family in the present. The story wouldn't be complete with out a look into the future.A Marriage Carol offers a wonderful homage to Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, but it also offers a fresh look into the trials of marriage. When it seems all is lost, it really isn't. There is always hope. If it seems like divorce is the only option, see what brought you to this moment.Even though this is a short story, it offers a powerful message. It offers a lot to think on. If you think marriage is solely about love, love will save it all, and what is the use when the love is gone, this story offers more to think on. Many people can connect to what Marlee is going through. It is a wonderfully written story that offers an interesting twist at the end.Thank you to Moody/ River North, I received a copy of this book for free in exchange for an honest review. I received this book as a Goodreads First read. Seems like a simple little story that is perfect for Christmas time. Can't wait to read. Updated review to come soon!UPDATESo I got this book in the mail today and read it in an hour. At first I was certain that is was just going to be another predictable story but as it went on it became something that I could enjoy more. I thought it was a very cute book that anyone could read and get enjoyment out of. Overall liked the book!
What do You think about Ingesneeuwd (2012)?
absolutely the nest book I have read in a long time. I recommend it to everyone.
—ashley
Cute book that can be read in one sitting.. A feel good story about marriage.
—Jasmine
very quick, heart warming story about the meaning of marriage!
—paula
Interesting message. Okay read. Did have me sniffling.
—Thatoh
