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The Christmas Candle
On a snowy Christmas Eve, a young man named Thomas on his way home for a family celebration realizes that the candle in his lantern is about to expire. He stops in a chandler's shop filled with fantastic wax creations, but instead of admiring them Thomas scorns the chandler for wasting his time on sculptures that will only melt. The mysterious old chandler sells him a special Christmas candle. Back on the bitterly cold street, the young man is accosted by an old beggar woman. When he lifts his lantern to get a better look, the candlelight reveals that she is his mother. He gives her his cloak and only then sees the truth: She is not his mother after, all but a stranger. The candle tricks him again before he reaches home, cold and penniless, but richer for his newfound realization that we are all part of one family.
This intriguing original fable about charity is accomplished by lavish, mood-filled oil paintings by artist Jacob Collins. Together, author and artist have created an exquisite holiday gift book that will be treasured by the entire family.
A leading American Realist, Jacob Collin's work has been featured in one-man and group shows throughout the world. Mr. Collins is the founder of the Water Street Atelier in Brooklyn, New York, where he teaches drawing and painting. The Christmas Candle is his first book. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife and son.
All of the author's proceeds will go to The Christmas Box House International to aid abused and neglected children.
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