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'Mitch Albom sees the magical in the ordinary' Cecilia Ahern 'Mitch Albom, in this new book, once again demonstrates why he is one of my favourite writers . . . FOR ONE MORE DAY will make you smile. It will make you wistful. It will make you blink back tears of nostalgia' James McBride, author of THE COLOR OF WATER 'Another very touching page-turner' STAR magazine 'A warm and tender tale' IRISH EVENING HERALD
Cecilia Ahern
'Mitch Albom sees the magical in the ordinary'
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59 of 59 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
'For One More Day' is a sentimental book, and it is similar in its reverie for the after-life to his other book 'The Five People You Meet in Heaven'; however, this is the better of the two. For One More Day encourages introspection about situations and people in your own life, and there is an underlying spiritual/real world crossover, which is intriguing (and a little creepy), if not only for a moment. The story is of a man facing a crisis and coming to terms with some of his "demons", which help to repair his life, if only in his own mind. He gets to revisit things that have troubled him in his life while facing his mortality, and he rectifies things with his mother he didn't even know needed rectifying. In 'For One More Day' you realize that Mitch Albom just seems to "get" people. He imbues his books with softness and light, and he seems to cherish even the smallest of human interactions. In the final chapter of 'For One More Day', there is enough cleverness to give you food for thought and appreciate a sweet book by a good author and some time well spent.
28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
When I read 'Five People you meet in Heaven' I was moved, almost to the point of tears. I can remember thinking that, if I saw another book by this author, I would buy it; and so, as soon as I saw 'For One More Day', I knew I had to get it. For some reason, it sat on the pile for a couple of weeks - what a mistake! On opening it, I was totally engrossed - in fact, I literally could not put it down! Since then, I have already re-read it once, and it is one book that will NOT be going to the next book sale!
To begin with, the concept is one which will appeal to all those of us who have lost a loved one - particularly to those of us who have lost a parent. how many of us would refuse the offer to spend one more day with them? How much would we learn from such an experience, particularly with the knowledge that it really is 'Just one more day' - a never to be repeated experience.
This book focuses on the life of a man who is so 'down'that he tries to commit suicide - only to find himself 'travelling back' and spending one more day getting to know his mother - on a totally different level; and through this is able to come to terms with his own life, becoming more able to cope.
It is very cleverly written, with intriguing twists and turns in the plot which keep you guessing right to the end. It is also extremely thought provoking, causing you to reflect on your own relationships and regrets.
Try it - I'm sure this is not a book that you will ever regret reading.
To begin with, the concept is one which will appeal to all those of us who have lost a loved one - particularly to those of us who have lost a parent. how many of us would refuse the offer to spend one more day with them? How much would we learn from such an experience, particularly with the knowledge that it really is 'Just one more day' - a never to be repeated experience.
This book focuses on the life of a man who is so 'down'that he tries to commit suicide - only to find himself 'travelling back' and spending one more day getting to know his mother - on a totally different level; and through this is able to come to terms with his own life, becoming more able to cope.
It is very cleverly written, with intriguing twists and turns in the plot which keep you guessing right to the end. It is also extremely thought provoking, causing you to reflect on your own relationships and regrets.
Try it - I'm sure this is not a book that you will ever regret reading.
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Mitch Albom once again exceeds himself with this latest novel. The basis of the story centres around how you would spend one last day with someone that you had lost. We all have stuff that is left unfinished with lost loved ones; Mitch hits at the heart strings by making us question how we would spend one last day.
Having lost a loved one, I would give my eye teeth to have one last day or a last hour. This book made me consider the lessons that I had learnt while my Grandmother was alive, rather than mourning what I did not have. It made me feel grateful for her continued prescence in my life and the life long lessons that I carry through with me.
Albom writes beautifully, carrying the reader with his every word. Ensuring that we are hanging on the story as it unfolds, wishing that we were the main character. The moral surrounding the family and renewed and rejoiced connections, is cleverly entwined with beautiful descriptions and annotations. There have been few books that have touched my heart, like this one. A must read for everyone :-)
Having lost a loved one, I would give my eye teeth to have one last day or a last hour. This book made me consider the lessons that I had learnt while my Grandmother was alive, rather than mourning what I did not have. It made me feel grateful for her continued prescence in my life and the life long lessons that I carry through with me.
Albom writes beautifully, carrying the reader with his every word. Ensuring that we are hanging on the story as it unfolds, wishing that we were the main character. The moral surrounding the family and renewed and rejoiced connections, is cleverly entwined with beautiful descriptions and annotations. There have been few books that have touched my heart, like this one. A must read for everyone :-)
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A good book, but not as good as his others
Having recently read Have A Little Faith I was excited to read this.
Who wouldn't want to have the opportunity to have a day to set everything right? Read more
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Published 1 month ago by Bellsie
Not Bad
I read this after reading The 5 people That You Meet in Heaven which is also by Album. I quite liked that book and thought it was original so gave another of his a try. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Joanne
Not my favourite of Albom's
I'm not sure why but I found it really hard to get into this book. Particularly surprising as I loved 5 People and Tuesday's with Morrie. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Sophie A. Jones
For anyone who has lost someone.
A wonderful heart-breaking tale which will touch the heart of anyone who has lost someone. It will inspire hope to those of us that believe that there really is something beyond... Read more
Published 2 months ago by N. Patterson
So good I've bought it twice!
I absolutely love Mitch Albom. His stories, both fact and fiction always reduce me to real tears and laughter. Read more
Published 3 months ago by gordol
Excellent book
Fantastic book. My husband read it in a couple of days because he couldn't put it down. It is very touching and quite an emotional book (as are all of Mitch's books). Read more
Published 5 months ago by L. Stewart
For One More Day
On the book: So uplifting and a prime example of faith, Mitch Albom deffinatly defines it in this book. An absolute, "Must read."
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Published 6 months ago by Goose
Thought provoking and compulsive
I read this novel in a single sitting. The premise is not exactly new - man on the point of taking his life has a ghostly/spiritual experience which makes him reassess his life and... Read more
Published 8 months ago by CJ
Pass the Tissues...
I think a few readers have already mentioned...this is a very sentimental book. I had to fight the urge to phone mum dozens of times throughout reading! Read more
Published 11 months ago by BookManEddie
Albom does it again
You know quite early on what this book is about and can have a guess at the ending. But it doesn't matter. It's another lovingly and delicately written Mitch Albom. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Mrs. C. Muench
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