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From the author of The Five People You Meet in Heaven and Tuesdays with Morrie, a new novel that millions of fans have been waiting for.
"Every family is a ghost story . . ."
For One More Day is the story of a mother and a son, and a relationship that covers a lifetime and beyond. It explores the question: What would you do if you could spend one more day with a lost loved one?
As a child, Charley "Chick" Benetto was told by his father, "You can be a mama's boy or a daddy's boy, but you can't be both." So he chooses his father, only to see the man disappear when Charley is on the verge of adolescence.
Decades later, Charley is a broken man. His life has been crumbled by alcohol and regret. He loses his job. He leaves his family. He hits bottom after discovering his only daughter has shut him out of her wedding. And he decides to take his own life.
He makes a midnight ride to his small hometown, with plans to do himself in. But upon failing even to do that, he staggers back to his old house, only to make an astonishing discovery. His mother--who died eight years earlier--is still living there, and welcomes him home as if nothing ever happened.
What follows is the one "ordinary" day so many of us yearn for, a chance to make good with a lost parent, to explain the family secrets, and to seek forgiveness. Somewhere between this life and the next, Charley learns the astonishing things he never knew about his mother and her sacrifices. And he tries, with her tender guidance, to put the crumbled pieces of his life back together.
Through Albom's inspiring characters and masterful storytelling, readers will newly appreciate those whom they love--and may have thought they'd lost--in their own lives. For One More Day is a book for anyone in a family, and will be cherished by Albom's millions of fans worldwide.
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"This book was definitely different for me. It's a very emotional book that shows what it's like to re-live the past and fix your mistakes. the book's main character has one day to spend with his mother who died years ago. Overall it was a very beautiful book. It really helps you appreciate the time you have with your parents while they're still around. If you like very touching and emotional books, you will definitely like this one. I'd recommend this book to Teenagers and Adults."
— James (4 out of 5 stars)
For One More Day Listener Reviews
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" I loved watching the story unfold. Mitch Albom has a very readable style, almost soothing. And some of his points are so true to life. "
— Jay, 2/13/2014 -
" The narrator of this book tells the story of someone s/he met one day. This person had an incredible story of spending one last day with his mother (who was previously deceased). Interesting premise that you could spend one last day with someone you missed. "
— Ms., 2/13/2014 -
" Love Mitch Albom and this book did not disappoint. "
— Samanthalakyn, 2/10/2014 -
" maybe the reason why I rated this as 5 stars is because I was able to relate to the story. Not as a parent with a child, but as child. "
— Shaesheashei, 2/9/2014 -
" I enjoyed this book. I think I would have appreciated and understood it more if I had lost a parent. Fortunately, I cannot relate to that. "
— Marissa, 1/17/2014 -
" lovely writing style and story "
— Erica, 1/15/2014 -
" My uncle recommended this book to me when I was about twelve. I wasn't so deeply into reading then, and I didn't understand some of the book's language. However, I remembered that the content was beautiful; it was still ingrained in my mind even two years after reading it. "
— Ethel, 1/1/2014 -
" It's perfect. It's amazing. I can't even find the right words to express my love for this book - it just literally took me to places without even leaving my bed. "
— Maria, 1/1/2014 -
" This book made me appreciate my mom in a whole new level. "
— Cristy, 12/25/2013 -
" Mitch Albom does it again. Loved this book. "
— Lisa, 12/10/2013 -
" So interesting, well written. Probably my favorite of all the Albom books. "
— Nicole, 11/8/2013 -
" Really made me think about what is important in life. An easy read and definitely recommended. "
— Eve, 7/23/2013 -
" A lovely story. It almost made me think this is true story but I wish it is! "
— Sue, 7/21/2013 -
" This book was very touching. I believe that everybody who has a deep connection with his/her parents (be it a lovely or a painful one) should read it. You do have a lot to learn from it. "
— Oana, 5/27/2013 -
" One of the loveliest books I have ever read, if only we could all have one more day with someone we love. "
— Dawn, 4/21/2013 -
" For One More Day was very different from any books I've ever read and I have to admit that it kept my interest until the end, which is the sign of a good book. "
— Germaine, 4/18/2013 -
" Really thought provoking. It made me think of my mom. What would I say if I had one more day with her? This book made me cry my eyes out. "
— Kristie, 12/17/2012 -
" As a mother this story hit close to home. It reminded me to not take any minute for granted. It was also an example of a mother's unconditional love even when "life" seems to take over. "
— Susana, 10/3/2012 -
" Great book, i really enjoy this authors work "
— Brunilda, 7/2/2012 -
" Highly emotional and quite beautiful. If you ever feel guilty about your relationship with your mother this is a book that you will find healing in. "
— Jessica, 6/19/2012 -
" I read this over this past summer during my pregnancy, and it touched me deeply with the relationship between protagonist and his mother. "
— Amelia, 3/26/2012 -
" This was a thought provoking read. What would it be like to spend one more day with someone who has passed on? So many questions to ask, things to say. Would one day be enough? "
— Cynthia, 8/31/2011 -
" Cried like hell. Cover to cover. Why? Read it. You should read it. EVERYBODY MUST READ IT. "
— Rona, 7/28/2011 -
" If you ever lost a parent , this is a must read . "
— Marsha, 7/26/2011 -
" GREAT BOOK! i cried and cried. Love it so much "
— Rona, 5/22/2011 -
" I am currently reading this book for school. We just got it yesterday and I'm already almost done with it. It's pretty good so far. "
— Julia, 5/19/2011 -
" This is my favourite book! Read it all in one night and drew so much comfort from it when I lost my brother Ali. Just read it again a few weeks ago. For everyone that has lost someone very special. Will make you laugh and cry and cherish every memory! "
— Tina, 5/19/2011 -
" Mitch Albom is one of my favorite authors. AMAZING! "
— Jenny, 5/17/2011 -
" Excellent story telling that forces one to reflect on our own past and decisions that we make today that could form our future regrets... "
— Roger, 5/16/2011 -
" I lettrly lived between reality and dream with this book! "
— Ebrahim, 5/12/2011 -
" You can't never guess that was the end of the story. "
— Olivia, 5/7/2011 -
" It's a book everyone must read. For those who have lost a mother, it touches our very being. For those who are still blest with a mother, the book opens your heart... gives you a chance to say & do the things that matter before it's too late. "
— Debbie, 5/6/2011 -
" Made me cry, maybe because the relationship between his mom was similar to mine. And I really just wanted to hug my mom after finishing this book. It was great. "
— Patricia, 5/3/2011 -
" I loved the thought of getting one more day with a loved one who has passed away. This book made me smile, laugh, angry, and finally brought me to tears. Another awesome job! "
— Roz, 4/26/2011
About Mitch Albom
Mitch Albom is an award–winning playwright, screenwriter, and author whose works include several #1 New York Times bestsellers, such as Tuesdays with Morrie, the bestselling memoir of all time. His books have been made into acclaimed films for television. Through his work at the Detroit Free Press, he was inducted into both the National Sports Media Association and Michigan Sports halls of fame and is the recipient of the 2010 Red Smith Award for lifetime achievement. He founded and oversees a consortium of nine different charitable operations in his hometown of Detroit, including a nonprofit dessert shop and food product line to fund programs for Detroit’s most underserved citizens. He also operates an orphanage in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, which he visits monthly.