The author Jim Stovall illustrates in his novel, “The Ultimate Gift” that wealth can ruin the joy of experiencing life. Red Stevens, one of the main characters, demonstrates this by leaving a series of videotaped lessons in his will. These lessons left for none other than his great nephew, Jason Stevens. Who is left to learn and understand them with the assistance of Theodore J. Hamilton and Margret Hastings. Which were former friends and business partners of Red. Throughout the course of a year Jason changes from a self centered rich man to a kind gentleman. He realizes the true value of life and what makes it worthwhile. And in the end gained not only a better life than he had before but also his great uncle Red’s charitable trust fund. Overall this book shows the elements that make life worth living by portraying Jason’s life changes in attitude and respect.
1. “What I’m sure you couldn’t guess, and what no one has known until now, is that the kidney that Mr. Hamilton found was his own.” (pg. 54) Every month through the course of a year Theodore, Margret, and Jason Stevens gathered in a …show more content…
( This quote is told in one of the many videos left by Red Stevens.) During the video Red tells a story that he swore never to tell but felt fitting to tell since he would already be dead. A story about how early on in his life he was hospitalized and had a rare kidney disease that could not be cured. And how he wouldn’t live very long without a kidney transplant, which was unheard of at the time. Even so Red’s best friend, Theodore J. Hamilton found a donor, which in the end was himself. The meaning of Red’s story was to teach Jason what the true meaning of friendship
1. “What I’m sure you couldn’t guess, and what no one has known until now, is that the kidney that Mr. Hamilton found was his own.” (pg. 54) Every month through the course of a year Theodore, Margret, and Jason Stevens gathered in a …show more content…
( This quote is told in one of the many videos left by Red Stevens.) During the video Red tells a story that he swore never to tell but felt fitting to tell since he would already be dead. A story about how early on in his life he was hospitalized and had a rare kidney disease that could not be cured. And how he wouldn’t live very long without a kidney transplant, which was unheard of at the time. Even so Red’s best friend, Theodore J. Hamilton found a donor, which in the end was himself. The meaning of Red’s story was to teach Jason what the true meaning of friendship