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Summary: Dull Writing
Review: This book lacks the charm of Tuesdays with Morrie. The writing is flat and the story is rather old. The author has reworked material from Its a Wonderful Life, so the idea in the book is not original. Perhaps when the author meets his maker he can explain to the five people he will meet why he wrote this book, since the reason is not present in the text.
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Summary: A poorly-written excuse of a book
Review: This is a poorly-written excuse of a book. I am astonished at the 5 star reviews and comments about this book changing lives. All I can say is that these readers have been so taken by all the hype for this awful tome that they can't see past their own noses! Either that or they don't have a clue as to what life is all about and have to cling to such a terrible book. The war scenes are pathetic and the heaven scenes cloying. I read where this book got a half-million dollars of hype and of course the author has been all over the talk shows. That's the only reason this book is being read at all. Save your money and don't be taken for a fool.
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Summary: A Book That Will Change Your Life
Review: This little book by Mitch Albom, that takes only a couple hours to read will change your life.For anyone who ever wondered why they were here, what their lifes meaning was and how their life might have affected others, be prepared to understand a little better and a little clearer what your life means. You will walk around for days thinking about who the 5 people you might meet in heaven would be. It is beautifully written, without being mushy or preachy and the lessons learned here are at times quite profound. I can see where this book could very well become an instant classic, not in the sense of what we may consider the greatest literature, but instead for its truth, its meaning and its images. I beleive Mr. Albom will change lifes with this book and for that he should feel quite proud. I wouldn't mind one bit if he was one of the 5 people I met in heaven for having so affected my life with this fable he has written. Bravo!!!! . Don't miss this book, it may not affect everyone , but it will certainly touch the hearts of many readers.
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Summary: My heart thanks you..........
Review: I am not much of a reader because my life is so hectic most of the time but I was passing by the book section and this books title seemed to speak to my soul.I will never walk through my life again thinking that its all in vain and every face I see will be a reminder of the lessons I am learning with every passing face.What a beautiful story to say the least.
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Summary: Certainly not "Wednesdays With Morrie"
Review: I'm almost embarassed by how much I liked this book. And I'll be the first one to admit that it is not for everyone.
Albom has followed up the classic "Tuesday's With Morrie" with a parable about faith, and the impact we have on other's lives. It's part "It's A Wonderful Life" part Greek myth, and part Don Miguel Rios.
A very short story to begin with, Albom's use of language is so crafty that you don't realize how quickly the story of Eddie's final moments and encounters goes by...until you realize that you want more. And if you are moved by this book, you'll be thinking of your own "5 People" for many days after completion.
To say much more would give away the joy of finding out what is so special about each of our own "5". Suffice it to say that if spiritual based, new-age leaning, life affirming literature is your cup of tea, you're going to love this story.
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Summary: Love it or hate it
Review: From the reviews, people obviously love this book or hate it. I've just spent a couple of wonderful hours on an autumn afternoon reading a story that I will remember for the rest of my days. The 5 lessons Eddie learns are true lessons that could help most people as they muddle through their lives. Those who know and understand the things that Eddie discovers live far happier and less cynical lives. If you're happy with your life, read and enjoy. If you're willing to think about some things that may touch a cord or bring up a regret, read and learn. Personally, I think it's a wonderful story.
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Summary: Lost In Space
Review: Watching an old episode of Lost in Space would be more entertaining than this book. The countdown to the death scene is really stupid and poorly written. This is newspaper quality writing--not book writing. The hype around this book made me a buyer, but after reading it I felt like a real sucker.
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Summary: Some books touch your life in special ways, this is one...
Review: Some books touch your life in special ways, this is one of them. I have watched and witnessed Mitch's career mature over the decades and have enjoyed his work. I enjoyed his early days writing sports columns in the Detroit News, I enjoyed his early books, I loved his afternoon radio show, enjoyed Tuesday's With Morrie but this work is nothing short of a literary gem. The book will make you rethink life through one authors vision of death. It will touch your soul, it will make you cry. It is a celebration of life. Can you say Pulitzer?? Hey Mitch, "You can't go, all the plants are gonna die" Adam.
As a footnote, I find it interesting that all reviews are to one extreme or the other, not too many middle of the road ratings on this one. For those of you who rated it a one, I think you missed the meaning of the story along the way. All of us must certainly agree that the story invoked passion. For the prospective reader, you'll have to decide whether that passion is for one star or five! The fact emotions stretch to both extremes means YOU have to read it for YOURSELF to formulate your own opinion!
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Summary: I really, really, really, wanted to like this book, but...
Review: As much as I loved Tuesdays With Morrie, I can not bring myself to love this story. I think Mitch Albom had the right idea. I think the message is noble and true. But instead of being uplifting and intelligent the whole book seemed naive and awkward. Not much rang true in the plotting and the material just was not up to standard. i think the plot made for a very good short story. Something that people can enjoy and appreciate, but the novella form is way too long for what Albom had in mind. I felt like this was a pretty shallow exploration of mortality, ethics, spiritual maturity and the basic lessons of life. Maybe I was expecting way too much, but it seems to me that Mitch missed Morrie more than he knows.
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Summary: It's a Wonderful Book
Review: I won't go into a synopsis of the story. Others have already done that for you here. I will say that, based on some of the unfavorable reviews I've read, I was a bit skeptical about this book. Nevertheless I read it and am very glad that I did! Honestly, after reading the negative reviews posted here, I wondered if I'd read the same book. True, the author does choose simple, direct language, but I did not find it monotonous or poorly written at all - far from it. And, no, the idea is not entirely unique - everyone has seen "It's a Wonderful Life," but then, must something be wholly original for it to be worthwhile? Is not such a simple and yet profound statement worth reiterating in a fresh, new way? For me it was. I found it a truly inspiring, soul-satisfying read. Granted, opinions being as diverse as the people that have them, some may find the story a bit too sophomoric for their tastes. But, on the other hand, some may find that it forever changes the way they look at life - and that is no small feat. But don't take my word for it. Read it and decide for yourself. And who knows, despite the flak, you just might love it.
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