The Ultimate Gift. Poster of the 2006 movie and cover of the 1991 book
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The Ultimate Gift
Jim Stovall, 1991
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Michael O. Sajbel, 2006

When his rich grandfather, Howard Red Stevens, dies, Jason does not expect to inherit anything from his multi-billion-dollar estate. He strongly resents his grandfather because his father had died while working for him. There is an inheritance, in fact, but it comes with a condition: Jason must complete 12 separate assignments within a year in order to get it.


The Ultimate Gift. Poster of the 2006 movie and cover of the book novelization
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The Ultimate Gift
Rene Gutteridge, 2007
movie vs book   [NOVELIZATION]
Michael O. Sajbel, 2006

When his rich grandfather, Howard Red Stevens, dies, Jason does not expect to inherit anything from his multi-billion-dollar estate. He strongly resents his grandfather because his father had died while working for him. There is an inheritance, in fact, but it comes with a condition: Jason must complete 12 separate assignments within a year in order to get it.


Like Dandelion Dust. Poster of the 2009 movie and cover of the 2006 book
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Like Dandelion Dust
Karen Kingsbury, 2006
movie vs book
Jon Gunn, 2009

A gripping drama that contrasts the hardscrabble, realistic lifestyles of a wealthy family and a suffering family to explore the various meanings of parenting. Their paths cross, entwine, and collide for the sake of a young boy. This movie fearlessly shows the humanity in each character, reminding us that we can all be either our best or worst selves at any given moment.