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Summary: Heavenly story . . .
Review: Brilliant is the best word to describe this mesmerizing yarn of Eddie, a simple ordinary man who leads a lackluster life as a maintenance worker for an amusement park. Eddie dies suddenly at the age of 83 from a quirky accident and is transported to heaven. At first, he's disappointed that heaven isn't all he had it cut out to be. Turns out, before he can advance to a higher level and finally be free of his pain and bitterness, he must meet with five people-people who have had a significant influence on the course of events during his lifetime-events he wasn't aware of or able to comprehend at the time. Mitch Albom intertwines the heavenly encounters with flashbacks of Eddie's birthdays from his childhood years to present time and does it superbly. Read it once, then read it again. You'll appreciate the story and meaning behind it even more the second time. Brilliantly written and most deserving of its status on the top ten list, destined to be number one. You will laugh, cry and mostly think--think about what REALLY matters in life.
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Summary: Mitch surprises me again
Review: If you are looking for a great little book with no pretense - this is it. Its a very short read but it has lingered on my mind long after. I am not a devote believer in any particular afterlife yet still loved this book. It made me ponder...it made me feel good.
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Summary: Thought provoking and uplifting
Review: What a wonderful book. It is so uplifting. It caused me to step back and look at my own life.
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Summary: Tears at your heart-strings
Review: Other reviewers have derided this book for a few reasons. One that stands out is that they disagree with the notion of a Godless, joyless Heaven. However, regardless of your conception of Heaven, I think this book is well worth reading. In short, it was an emotional journey that allows for self-inspection. I highly recommend this book and admire the author's craft. I will be buying more copies to give as gifts.
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Summary: Not bad
Review: I think some of the reviews are unfair. This book is definitely not one great bestseller, but it's not at all bad. Mitch Albom has an originally creative idea of what he thinks life after death would be like. He starts nicely, with a thought-provoking idea, but then as you page through the next chapters, it becomes less impressive. I would recommend it as a time-pass read.
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Summary: Albom is a genius
Review: Wow, I LOVED this story. I recommend it because it is such a small book with such a huge message. Eddie, the main character, has grown old and, carnival ride repair man that he is, he feels as though his life has not been of much use to anyone. It takes a tragic accident, an arrival in heaven, and a painful journey once there to make him believe otherwise.
Five people from Eddie's life have been sent to tell him about his life and what his actions on earth meant for them during their lives, and how Eddie fits into the big picture because we are all ultimately connected to eachother. The story is soooo good because the fact that Eddie didn't really know some his "people" personally during his lifetime makes for some awesome twists and just reiterates Albom's concept of how we are all, knowingly or not, connected.The ending was a good one, and Eddie's fifth person will surprise you! What Albom has to say in this book is somewhat original and definitely powerful and inspiring. But what makes this man a genius is that he does all of this in 200 pages. I mean, imagine that. If you have tried to get a start on a book, or collect your thoughts, or written an essay even, you know how hard it is. Albom's story is just wonderful.
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Summary: Awe Inspiring
Review: What a wonderful book to read, absolutely awe inspiring. I came froma terrible past, and somehow this book has made me take a different approach in life than the course I have been following. I rate this highly as a must read!!
For those dealing with a terrible past I would like to recommend: Nightmares Echo by Katlyn Stewart and Beauty For Ashes by Joyce Meyers (very valuable lessons)
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Summary: Thanks but no thanks...
Review: Reading this book was a big disappointment. Why does Mitch think everyone needs to hear about his bizarre ideas about a Godless heaven? All you really need to know about this book is that Amazon is selling it at a discount if you also purchase "The DaVinci Code". The Detroit Free Press (the paper Mitch writes for). Killed a review of this book that they had paid for because it was negative. This was a big cheesy yawner...
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Summary: THE TAPESTRY OF LIFE
Review: It is truly amazing how our lives are interwoven. Sometimes were are keenly aware of those who add a woven thread here or there and at other times the threads are added anonymously without our even being aware of them. Just the same the fabric of our lives, the tapestry that makes up who we are, is a group effort. In Mitch Albom's wonderful book, THE FIVE PEOPLE YOU MEET IN HEAVEN, the author, I believe, is saying just that. The story tells us about Eddie, an 83-year-old amusement park maintenance man who is wrapping up his life on earth. Like many of us he feels that his life has only been just so-so. When he passes to the other side he meets five people whom he encountered while on earth and gets to see how their lives touched each other in meaningful ways. THE FIVE PEOPLE YOU MEET IN HEAVEN isn't meant to be a preview of the hereafter as much as it is an invitation to each of us to take greater care in living, to treat those we meet a little better and to appreciate what we have while we have it. A sensational book! THE HORSEMAN
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Summary: A True Letdown
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed Tuesdays With Morrie, and was looking forward to reading this book. I was totally disappointed with the entire experience. The anticipation was greater than the event, unfortunately.
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