Storytelling Journey Leads to "Epiphany" on Meaning of Christmas and Life: Mary’s Son by Darryl Nyznyk

In Mary’s Son: A Tale of Christmas, author Darryl Nyznyk reminds us that in spite of the temptations and fears of twenty-first century life, the Spirit of Christmas can be alive in the hearts of our children. When Darryl decided to recite a short story for his then eight-year old daughter as a way of imparting to her the true message of Christmas, he never realised that it would one day be a much-anticipated inspirational novel and the author believes we need to hear that message now more than ever…

Eleven-year old Sarah is a spoiled and lonely girl living in a mansion. Thirteen-year old Jared is a boy from the wrong side of town and angry at an unfair world. They encounter a mysterious old man, Nicholas, who tries initially to guide them away from their anger and inevitable destruction. As a last resort, the youths are sent on a magical journey to another time and place, where a long-ago Christmas teaches them the true meaning of life in a way they never imagined. 

In his second book, Mary’s Son, Nyznyk presents a heartrending modern tale of how the fears, passions and tears of youth are overcome by the wonder of the real Christmas story. It demonstrates the true meaning of Christmas, giving readers of all ages hope for a better world, while allowing the young people to identify with the most secularized traditions of the holiday season.

About the Author

Darryl Nyznyk was born to Ukrainian Catholic parents, Leo and Vera (Humeniuk) Nyznyk in Winnipeg. Both parents were long-time Ukrainian National Youth Federation (MUNO) members as well as vocalists with the Koshetz Choir at UNF Winnipeg, under the direction of Professor O. Koshetz in 1944, and later with his wife, Tatiana.

When Darryl was four years old, his father left CJOB Radio in Winnipeg to further his career in the USA, ending up in Southern California, where Darryl continues to live with his wife Loretta and family of four now-grown daughters.

A successful attorney, law professor and real estate developer, the downturn in the housing industry a few years ago gave Darryl the opportunity he had been looking for, particularly, to devote his efforts full-time to his greatest life-long passion, that of writing and being a published author. His first novel is a political thriller titled The Third Term. His next is also a thriller called The First Gospel due for printing and release in 2012.

Mary’s Son: A Tale of Christmas by Darryl Nyznyk, is published by Cross Dove Publishing, llc, 174 pages, $14.95 USD.

For information, contact Bob Angeloti, tel.: 972-529-5130 or email: bob@angelcommedia.com

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