Thanksgiving at the Inn

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Ever since his mother left, life has not been easy for Heath Wellington, III. Between his father's (Junior's) bouts with alcoholism and literary rejection, and Heath's own wrongful suspension from school, there has not been all that much to be thankful for. But following the tragic death of estranged grandfather Senior, father and son alike stand to inherit a life-changing fortune...with one catch. Heath and Junior must spend the next three months managing Senior's bed and breakfast, located in the same Massachusetts home Junior has spent the last eight years trying to escape. As Heath adjusts to his new world, what he needs most is to understand that Junior, too, is dealing with loss, and to realise that, even in the most tragic of times, there is a lot in life to be thankful for. This is a beautiful story of family and forgiveness, and a sure holiday classic.

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"A delightful, well-written novel, this easy, light read pulls you into the story with descriptive visuals and gently suggests profound lessons well worth learning." -- Kieba-Dawn Blacklidge "Life Coach, BodyTemple Boot Camp"
"A heartwarming story about family, filled with colorful and unforgettable characters." -- Michele VanOrt Cozzens "Author, "A Line Between Friends""
"A must read . . . a true family classic!" -- Kevin Kelley "Principal, Deerfield Elementary School, South Deerfield, MA"
"A touching story of family and forgiveness for fathers and sons everywhere." -- Sol Nasisi "Founder, TheNextBigWriter.com"
"A wonderful coming-of-age fable that will make you truly appreciate what is important in life." -- Dr. Robert T. Goehrke "CEO, Dream Team Marketers Inc."
"St. Ignatius, the founder of the Jesuits, felt that ingratitude was the greatest of sins. The quirky characters who gather around the Thanksgiving table at the Sleeping Inn help each other learn the true meaning of gratitude. As they face their struggles, they teach each otherand usto be grateful for life's many blessings. It's easy to give than -- Rev. William R. Campbell, S.J. "President, Cheverus High School, Portland, ME"
"Tim Whitney's Thanksgiving at the Inn is a simple, heartfelt, and loving book that everyone will enjoy reading. The writer has done an excellent job of capturing the common, everyday incidents of our lives, and of allowing the reader to connect with his characters." -- Prakash Purohit "President, Naturich Labs, Inc."
"Told through the eyes of young Heath, this is a story of family values, of coming together, and of learning life lessons too easily forgotten in the bustle of the computer age. It has the warmth of a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie, and the feel of a timeless classic." -- John Klawitter "Former Longtime Disney Executive and Editor-in-chief, Hollywood Havoc Book Report"
"When I read a book that is well-written, with good character development, I find myself totally connecting with, or rooting for, one of the best-drawn characters. I felt so attached to Heath. I was sucked into him from the very first sentence." -- Carol Sebastian Cisek "High School Teacher, Springfield, MA"

Author Bio

"Tim Whitney grew up in South Portland, Maine and now splits his time between Plano, Texas and Whately, Massachusetts. He completed his undergraduate degree in Business Administration at Northeastern University and has an MBA from Western New England College. He works as an international manufacturing consultant and Vice President of Operations for a growing company in Garland, Texas. His interests include staying fit, travelling, visiting art galleries, fishing, camping, and spending time with family and friends. Thanksgiving at the Inn is his first book."