The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber Macomber has progressed from a timid rabbit drinking juice, to a hunter, downing more masculine hard liquor. Hemingway also employs animals to carry the symbolism of "The Short Happy Life". Macomber is referenced as a rabbit several times, and one of his kills is described as one of “the big cowy things that jump like hares". His conquests are gentle animals, easily frightened. In contrast, Margot is described as “predatory", like a lion. The comparison to Macomber’s cowardice during the hunt is clear: Macomber the rabbit runs from his wife, a lion. The gaining of courage involves Macomber's feeling hot
Debbie Macomber books, although they do contain sensuality. Over 170 million copies of her books are in print throughout the world. "This Matter of Marriage" became a made-for-TV-movie in 1998. Five of Macomber's novels have been made into Hallmark television movies: "Debbie Macomber's Mrs. Miracle", "Call Me Mrs. Miracle", "Trading Christmas" (based on Macomber's novel "When Christmas Comes"), "Mr. Miracle" and "Dashing Through the Snow". Macomber also now writes inspirational nonfiction, including cookbooks and children's books. Macomber owns a yarn store in Port Orchard, Washington, and there is a Debbie Macomber line of knitting pattern books. In July 2013, the Hallmark Channel