Book Reviews
“Move over Ebenezer Scrooge. Oliphant Timber Bleakheart is here and he’s ready to Cancel Christmas! With great insight and wit, Rocky Martino spins a tale of the attempt to place profit over principle, finances over faith, and politics over people. This story is as timely as it is captivating and is sure to spark the imaginations of young and old alike. Cheers! “
Fr. Juan-Diego Brunetta, O.P.
St. Mary’s Priory, New Haven, CT
“Rocky Martino is like Rocky Balboa. His book is a punch in the heart and a hug at the same time. So hold on – don’t just read it – pray it!” Jim Murray, Co-Founder, Ronald MacDonald House
“A timeless tale that speaks volumes…a modern Christmas Carol.” Joe Looby, Voice Actor
“A book that gives you pause – Could this really happen? An engaging story of what greed can lead you to do.” Patricia Parisano, Legal Secretary
Rocky gives us a snapshot of how powerful individuals, organizations and institutions can use politicians as pawns and puppets in an attempt to enrich themselves. We are reminded that the “Greed is Good” philosophy needs our vigilance in a world that should care for the needs and rights of the individual. He offers hope in a distressed world. Jim Fitzsimmons, President, Malvern Retreat
Reading this book is an experience in theater. Martino limns his two-dimensional characters with the skill of an artisan bringing them to the third dimension with extraordinary color. They literally dance from the page to the stage. Sister Marianne Postiglione, RSM, ITEST
It’s delightful – a modern day Dickensesque Christmas Carol! Dr. Joseph Holland, President, Pax Romana
This book is a gift that will put your life in perspective. Tim Flanagan, Founder and Chair, CLI
A Classic Battle between might & right! Superb! Jim White, CEO, JJ White, Inc.
Martino’s story reveals the human spirit and all of its wonderful contradictions through one man’s campaign to cancel Christmas. A miser who believes that happiness is only found in money just might find true happiness accidentally in his quest for riches & power.
Joseph J. McLaughlin, Jr., President, Haverford Trust
Please check out these additional online reviews:
http://www.bloggernews.net/123373
http://murderby4.blogspot.com/2009/12/interview-with-rocco-martino-author-of.html
http://bookmarket.ning.com/group/novelauthorsandpublishers/forum/topics/interview-with-rocco-martino
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7176125-cancel-christmas
“Rocky Martino is like Rocky Balboa. His book is a punch in the heart and a hug at the same time. So hold on – don’t just read it – pray it!” Jim Murray, Co-Founder, Ronald MacDonald House
“A timeless tale that speaks volumes…a modern Christmas Carol.“ Joe Looby, Voice Actor
“A book that gives you pause - Could this really happen? An engaging story of what greed can lead you to do.” Patricia Parisano, Legal Secretary
Rocky gives us a snapshot of how powerful individuals, organizations and institutions can use politicians as pawns and puppets in an attempt to enrich themselves. We are reminded that the “Greed is Good” philosophy needs our vigilance in a world that should care for the needs and rights of the individual. He offers hope in a distressed world. Jim Fitzsimmons, President, Malvern Retreat
Reading this book is an experience in theater. Martino limns his two-dimensional characters with the skill of an artisan bringing them to the third dimension with extraordinary color. They literally dance from the page to the stage. Sister Marianne Postiglione, RSM, ITEST
It’s delightful – a modern day Dickensesque Christmas Carol! Dr. Joseph Holland, President, Pax Romana
This book is a gift that will put your life in perspective. Tim Flanagan, Founder and Chair, CLI
A Classic Battle between might & right! Superb! Jim White, CEO, JJ White, Inc.
This looks like a timely and wise book. I can tell we share a very similar
world view. You touch on many of my pet peeves and perspectives. Thank you
for telling me about it – and much success to you!
Best wishes,
Rosemary M