Overview

After a spectacular explosion involving an armadillo, some homemade hooch, and very questionable decision-making, Ordell Clayton Hart finds himself at Heaven's gates - only to be told he's not quite ready for admission. Instead, he's given a unique opportunity for redemption: returning to Earth in various animal forms to learn what he's been missing in life. Under the guidance of a witty but wise angel named Gabriel, Clay gets a second chance to learn a valuable life lesson. Each transformation brings him closer to understanding what he lost twenty years ago when his childhood sweetheart Maddie moved away. Part spiritual journey, part slapstick comedy, ""'carnation: The Many Lives of Ordell Clayton Hart"" is a heartwarming tale about second chances, lost love, and finding redemption in the most unexpected places. With colorful Texas charm and a cast of unforgettable characters, this book reminds us that sometimes the path to heaven requires a few detours through the animal kingdom. What could be described as a blue-collar mash-up of ""The Wizard of Oz"" and ""A Christmas Carol"", this unique story combines humor, heart, and a touch of divine intervention to explore what it truly means to be human. Originally written as a screenplay; converted into a book.

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""'carnation: The Many Lives of Ordell Clayton Hart is a wildly original, laugh-out-loud journey of redemption, love, and second chances, blending Texas charm, heartfelt wisdom, and divine mischief in a story that's as touching as it is hilarious."" - NewInBooks.com

Author Information

Matthew W Bertsch (1968) was born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana.From an early age, Matthew loved to create. He spent much of his free time capturing stories on his mother's cassette recorder. In high school he focused his creativity on producing video shorts, winning First Place at the Indiana State Media Fair and Honorable Mention at a National Competition in Atlanta, Georgia.In 1992, Matthew earned a bachelor's degree in Telecommunications (specializing in scriptwriting) from Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. His poem ""Heritage"" was published in the 1992 Purdue Exponent Literary Issue.Matthew has written a couple feature-length screenplays, his true passion, and some scripts for short-films and commercials. One of his commercials won an Addy Award in the state of Kentucky in recent years and one of his short-film screenplays, 'Brownie Points', was produced in 2011.

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