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    Mitchell Parker's Anniversary Gift
    Mitchell Parker's Anniversary Gift
    Mitchell Parker's Anniversary Gift
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    Mitchell Parker's Anniversary Gift

    By Jane Oldaker

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    Mitchell Parker is a character from my novel Nothing Ventured. His role was just a cameo appearance; Molly sees him in the hotel dining room and flees in the hope that he won't see her there and report to her father, Patrick Malone. This short story gives Mitchell some depth, with a story of his own, and indirectly a larger role in Molly's relationship with Paul.

    Originally released in 2013, Mitchell Parker's Anniversary Gift has received excellent reviews on Library Thing and Goodreads. I am pleased to make it available via additional retailers in 2014.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJane Oldaker
    Release dateJan 3, 2014
    ISBN9780988153349
    Mitchell Parker's Anniversary Gift
    Author

    Jane Oldaker

    Born and raised in Toronto, Jane escaped to the family farm near Port Perry, Ontario at the earliest opportunity where she lives with her husband, daughter and an assortment of cats, dogs, chickens and horses.

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    • 2/5
      I'm afraid I didn't like this book. There's not enough conversation and interaction between people for me. I received it as a free copy to review. However, I read Nothing Ventured by the same author which I really enjoyed
    • 5/5
      Mitchell Parker's Anniversary Gift, by Jane Oldaker, opens with Mitchell Parker seated in a restaurant about to celebrate his fortieth wedding anniversary. He has brought with him a lovely gift. Across the room he suddenly sees the daughter of a friend with her male companion and his evening begins to change. After observing the couple and thinking about the wonderful memories of his marriage, Mr. Parker decides to give a different gift- a very special gift. This is a beautifully written short story with an unexpected ending. I received this book free through LibraryThing and I give this review of my own free will.
    • 4/5
      Sweet short story from a good writer.
    • 4/5
      *I received a free copy of this short story from the author in exchange for an honest review.This short story gave more depth to the character of Mitchell Parker from Nothing Ventured. Can be read as a standalone short story or as a companion to Nothing Ventured.It's Mitchell's 40th wedding anniversary. He sees Molly and Paul together, and reminisces about the past while focusing on the present and planning for the future.
    • 5/5
      This is a short story that give a closer and more personal look into the life of one of the minor characters in Ms. Oldaker's book "Nothing Ventured" on the eve of his 40th wedding anniversary and how he relates to the other characters in the book. It is extremely well written and the Mitchell just popped off the page for me. I believe it should be added into the book, not because the book is lacking but because it is just that good.
    • 4/5
      This short story adds to the depth of the story "Nothing Ventured".It give a short background of one of the characters mentioned in the first book and gives you more insight into this particular character. I would have prefered it to be longer, but it was a very interesting addition anyway. Thanks Jane Oldaker for the great stories.
    • 4/5
      The short but moving story of Mitchell Parker's anniversary dinner. He spots the daughter of a friend in the restaurant and realises he can help her. A lovely little story, but maybe a hint too short, it left me wishing we learnt a little more about Mitchell Parker.
    • 4/5
      Mitchell Parker is ready to celebrate his 40th anniversary. He has it all planned, something that he and has wife have been doing each anniversary for the past 39 years. This year he buys her the perfect gift which he bought a few months earlier and has been anxious to give her. At the restaurant he sees the daughter of one of his friends with her boyfriend. It makes him think of the past and unbeknownst to them, provides them with a gift.You will have to read the book to find out what the gift is and the outcome of the story.
    • 5/5
      Title: Mitchell Parker's Anniversary GiftAuthor: Jane OldakerPublisher: Smashwords EditionReviewed By: Arlena DeanRating: 5Review:"Mitchell Parker's Anniversary" by Jane Oldaker was another short read by this author. To truly understand this read I would definitely say you should read 'Northing Ventured' to get a little more about this story. As the story starts it is of a Mr. Parker where we find him waiting at a fancy restaurant for his wife's 40th anniversary. Mr. Parker has purchased a lovely piece of jewelry that he knew his wife would love having. As you read thorough this story we will see characters such as Molly Malone and her boyfriend Paul from 'Nothing Ventured.' The story will flash back and forth to day when Parker's wife Eileen were courting and as we listen to Parker's private thoughts of how much he still loves his wife which was a 'everlasting love.' Now this story gets a little more interesting toward the end with a twist that this author as presented to the reader. Now, I don't want to tell any more but want you to pick up this short read to see for yourself how this author brings it all out to the reader. This was very cleverly done by this author. Would I recommend this novel? Yes, it is a good interesting read.
    • 5/5
      I received this from the author to read and review. This is a short story with a beautiful message. Mitchell Parker is enjoying his 40th anniversary at a restaurant, just like the other 39 he joyed at the same restaurant. While there, he sees the daughter of a friend with a male companion. While watching the couple, Mitchell reminisces on the life he has lived with his own spouse, remembering how his wife and he met, how they enjoyed their family and life. The story helps his realize just what a wonderful gift he has on his 40th anniversary. Therein lies a lesson for the reader, who, like Mitchell, may be at his 40th (or any other) anniversary. The author has conveyed a deep level of commitment through lasting love in a few short pages.
    • 5/5
      I was given this short story in exchange for an honest review.This was an excellent short story. The characters are well developed in this short story and you find yourself laughing at the attics of the secondary characters with the main character. We are taken back forty years and relive feelings associated with the 40th anniversary of the characters wedding. I really enjoyed this story and look forward to more from the author.
    • 5/5
      I'm not ashamed to admit that I was in tears when I finished this short story. It added a new dimension to the wonderful book Nothing Ventured. It's a perfect showcase of Oldaker's talents as a writer. The scene is brief but it really gives a good taste of what the accompanying novel is all about. **I was gifted this book for free in exchange for an honest review. My thanks to the author and/or publisher.
    • 4/5
      A poignant little story featuring Mitchell Parker enjoying a planned 40th anniversary dinner at a hotel, with a carefully chosen present in his pocket. He spots someone he knows in the restaurant and realises that he can get them out of a predicament by making a very generous gesture, which he does. There is a very moving twist to the story which is revealed near the end. A very enjoyable ad.
    • 4/5
      Mitchell Parker's Anniversary Gift by Jane OldakerWhat attracted me first to this book was the subject matter. We am close to our 40th wedding anniversary also and I thought it'd be cool to see how others celebrate.Felt such a connection to this as we also did not travel for our honeymoon til 9 months later in the fall. Mitchell has the whole evening planned out, their yearly ritual.Love the detailed descriptions of the travel involved.He finds the gift so much earlier than the actual anniversary date. Like how it ends where his usual night is given up to another.Other excerpts from other writings are included at the end.I received this book from Library Thing via the author in exchange for my honest review

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    Mitchell Parker's Anniversary Gift - Jane Oldaker

    Copyright

    Dedication

    Author’s Note

    Mitchell Parker’s Anniversary Gift

    Dearest Reader

    Also By Jane Oldaker

    About the author

    An Excerpt from Nothing Ventured

    Copyright

    Mitchell Parker’s Anniversary Gift

    ©2013 Jane Oldaker Smashwords Edition

    All Rights Reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or in any means – by electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise – without prior written permission.

    This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

    This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

    ISBN 978-0-9881533-4-9

    Mitchell Parker’s Anniversary Gift is an Arlo the Barncat publication which is exactly the same as self-publishing.

    To Jamie

    Author’s Note:

    In honour of his fortieth wedding anniversary , Mitchell Parker has acquired what is possibly the greatest anniversary present in history which he intended to unveil at the quiet but lavish evening he and Eileen

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