NOTE: This audiobook is in Spanish.
Eddie is a wounded war veteran, an old man who has lived, in his mind, an uninspired life. His job is fixing rides at a seaside amusement park. On his 83rd birthday, a tragic accident kills him as he tries to save a little girl from a falling cart. He awakes in the afterlife, where he learns that heaven is not a destination. It's a place where your life is explained to you by five people, some of whom you knew, others who may have been strangers. One by one, from childhood to soldier to old age, Eddie's five people revisit their connections to him on earth, illuminating the mysteries of his meaningless life, and revealing the haunting secret behind the eternal question Why was I here?
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"I read this book on a cross country plane ride as few years ago and have never forgotten it. I originally purchased it as a gift for someone else and just thought I'd take it with me and "preview" it. I read the whole thing and enjoyed it much more than I thought I would as this usually isn't my "type" of book. Looking forward to reading more of Mr. Albom's books." — Tanya (5 out of 5 stars)
"I read this book on a cross country plane ride as few years ago and have never forgotten it. I originally purchased it as a gift for someone else and just thought I'd take it with me and "preview" it. I read the whole thing and enjoyed it much more than I thought I would as this usually isn't my "type" of book. Looking forward to reading more of Mr. Albom's books."
" Who says that the saying "There is a reason for everything" isn't true? Albom's approach on this one, not only gave us hope, it just says that we should just keep on doing what we think is good in life. I remember what Tala said that When Eddie protects kids, he do good for her. "
" Nice and easy read on a weekend:-) "
" an intellectual read, emotional yet makes you think. "
" "In order to move on, you must understand why you felt what you did and why you no longer need to feel it." "
" great book - really makes you think "
" I really enjoyed this one! "
" I thought I would like this book more than I did. It had a promising beginning and I finished it quickly, but the book left me feeling disappointed. It was more maudlin and sentimental than inspirational. Maybe I was expecting too much. "
" There's nothing special about the story. Basically it's the title of the book tht makes me want to read it. The character in the book is old, alone and he looks like he miss his wife a lot. "
" Mitch albom such a wizard,he can tell melancholic story wihout losing the message. I almost cried at the endmof the page .oh eddie "
" This is my absolute favorite book. No contest. It is bittersweet, touching, thought-provoking, and most of all, inspirational. It is highly recommended for anyone looking for a good read. "
" This book is not about death, but of life, and of knowing that whatever you do in the lifetime that was given to you matters. "
" This book makes you think about what might go on when you make it to Heaven. It also makes you think about the lives that you touch each and every day. "
" Excellent book. Author shows how every events are related to people around us. Using a story author gave excellent presentation of the message, "Whole world is a stage and be the best actor". One can't put down the book until he/she finish it. Enjoy reading. "
" Very simple read, but oh so depressing. It hit home due to a loss in my family recently, but on a serious side, it was easy without giving much detail of story. "
" makes us wanna have our own kind of this book! "
" This book made me cry. It was well written and told a good story. But it made me cry. "
" Now, I should mention that I listened to this on a cross country drive, which is a whole different experience than reading it. For that purpose, I thought it was great. "
" This is the first book that I have read that was written by Mitch Albom, and I would say that he really is inspiring. The story is really good and very interesting and it kept me reading page by page until I haven't notice that it was about to end. It is a very touching story. A must read. "
" One of my all time favorites! "
" A very easy read that offers some interesting insights. Especially since Sean had read it a decade ago and made some notes in the margins. I think I was a little more sentimental about the book because of this. "
" I liked this book more than I expected to, for some reason it really got me thinking and I like a book that has that effect. "
" Brilliantly told. Sentimental, lovely and moral all at the same time. "
" Great read. Mitch Albom is a very gifted writer who can prick your heart, touch your soul and always leaves you with a lesson in life, love, purpose and faith. "
" I found the book extremely fascinating . It have taught me greatly about how you can affect other people's lives without even apprehending it . "
" Read this for the second time. Devoured it in less than 48 if that tells you anything. Highly recommend. "
" brilliant story, read in 3 days, fantastic "
" So simple, but so beautifully written "
" An interesting interpretation of the afterlife, but not as enjoyable as Tuesdays With Morrie. "
" Great Book! makes me wanna die and meet my 5 people already :) "
" Life after death is always a mystery for mankind. Mitch Albom describe it vividly and colorful. Years later it could be a story of a new religion; who knows. "
" Insufferably trite. Hamfisted and cliched and overly sentimental. Simplistic moralizing with a basic dumbed-down writing style. Would not recommend. "
" I was very disappointed in this book. I assumed it was going to be more spiritual than it was. "
" Non mi è piaciuto per niente.È una favoletta mal gestita e personalmente non ci ho trovato dentro nessuna illuminazione esistenziale, ma soltanto molta noia. "
" i think this was a very inspiring book, and made me realise things when i went out and how random people can affect my life in so many ways, it was a quick read and i recommend people to read it because it was worth it. "
" read about 75 % and then never finished.. guess was not interested enough. "
" the life lessons learned were helpful. it's a really good inspirational book if you are looking for something like that. "
" This story makes you think about how you touch others lives and how they touch yours. Some of them are obvious, but others are not. A George Bailey kind of perspective on the actions we take each day. "
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.
Francisco Rivela is an actor, director, and announcer. His stage credits include many productions at the Spanish Repertory Theatre and other Hispanic theatres. Television appearances include The Cosby Show and several daytime dramas. Mr. Rivela presents his own dramatic projects in SOHO, and he has recorded many books for the American Foundation for the Blind and Recorded Books.
Francisco Rivela es actor, director y locutor. Sus créditos teatrales incluyen muchas producciones en el Repertorio Español y otros teatros hispanos. Apariciones en televisión incluyen The Cosby Show y varios dramas diurnos. Sr. Rivela presenta sus propios proyectos dramáticos en SOHO, y ha grabado muchos libros para la American Foundation for the Blind y Recorded Books.
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