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More Than Just A Good Read Book Review By James Myers http://www.morebeautifulwoman.com/more_than_a_good_read http://www.myspace.com/jameswmyers http://stores.ebay.com/Big-Jims-New-Store_W0QQssPageNameZl2QQtZkm For One More Day By Mitch Albom Rating: Mitch Albom, the author of Tuesdays with Morrie, and The Five People You Meet in Heaven, has written another provocative, insightful, sentimental book, the causes us to explore the possibility that we could have one more day in time with a parent. Perhaps long enough to see things from their point of view, and in the process to alter our life. Albom has been called the “fearless explorer of the wishful and the magical”, and this book is no exception. The result is a transcendent, sentimental and profound work that has the power to stir the reader. For One More Day is the story of a mother and son, and the epiphany that comes with the experience of spending one more day with a loved one. Charley Benetto as a child favors his father. But suddenly, the father leaves, and the 11 year old Charley and his mother are forced to fend for themselves. Charley’s embarrassment and yearning for a complete family goes unanswered during the remainder of his childhood. Years later, Charley is a broken man. Alcohol and depression have left him without a job, a family, and any semblance of a normal life. He reaches his limit when he learns that his only daughter has not invited him to her wedding. He decides to take his own life. The book turns Capraesque, when Charley decides to return to his hometown. He fails in his attempt to end his life. He decides to go to his old home, where he once lived with his mother. To his amazement, he finds his mother, who died eight years before, is still inhabiting the old house, and takes him in as if nothing has ever happened. Charley drifts back in time, to spend one more ordinary day with his mother. What follows is a series of eye-opening revelations that cause him to come to terms with his mother, an explanation family secretes, and ultimately forgiveness. Charley learns things about his mother he never knew, including the pain and sacrifices she made for him. Drifting back and forth between the past and the present, Charley and his mother put back together the pieces of his broken life. This book could have been a smoltzy throw away, but Albom’s masterful storytelling, inspiring characters, and biting insights make this a must read. This is wonderful books that spend many weeks on the best sellers list. For One More Day is a book of life and love lost, and then found. This book is more than just a good read, but a masterpiece of study of the existential condition of all of us. I highly recommend this fine book.Read full review
The book starts out in typical Albom fashion, quickly setting "the hook" and from then on, you're finding it hard to put down. I re-read it and may read it again. Symbolism abounds and it has a finish that will make you wonder even more than you might have. The consistency of this authors' works had me thinking: "How many other books has he written other than "Tuesdays" and "5 People". And the dust jacket mentioned more books but not by title. I have used "Tuesdays" as a quick reference when I have moments where I am not living up to my potential so please understand I posted this review knowing aware of the high regard I have for this mans' works.
I was looking for a fast and easy "beach read" book for my last vacation. I have never been disappointed by any of Mr. Albom's books so this one looked perfect. I was familiar with the story line but had no idea how this story would affect me. I lost my beloved Mom 3 yrs. ago and what I would give for "One More Day". The lesson I got from this book is that when our elders are alive ASK MORE QUESTIONS ! Learn about their life and learn all the truths and falses of their life. Mom and I always had the usual chit chats but when ever she started reminising I only half listened. Now I have so many questions about her life but I missed my chance. My New years resolution is to start writing journals about myself for my children after I am gone. Thank You Mitch for another heartwarming and beautiful story. My only complaint was that it ended much too fast.Read full review
This is the story of Charley, a child of divorce who is always forced to choose between his mother and his father. He grows into a man and starts a family of his own. But one fateful weekend, he leaves his mother to secretly be with his father - and she dies while he is gone. This haunts him for years. It unravels his own young family. It leads him to depression and drunkenness. One night, he decides to take his life. But somewhere between this world and the next, he encounters his mother again, in their hometown as he visits his old home, and gets to spend one last day with her - the day he missed and always wished he'd had. He asks the questions many of us yearn to ask, the questions we never ask while our parents are alive. By the end of this magical day, Charley discovers how little he really knew about his mother, the secret of how her love saved their family, and how deeply he wants the second chance to save his own. I highly receommend this and the author's other books as well.Read full review
I have read and love the previous Mitch Albom books. In my opinion this book is the best yet. The words are powerful and evoke so much emotion. Every once in awhile someone comes along that leaves their handprint on your life. I think you can change the world with this book. This book makes you really think about the people you take for granted. We all take our friends and family for granted, but we never stop to think about how our actions can affect those we love. For the better, but also for worse, when we are careless with our words and our deeds. A heartfelt book that has the ability to change how we think about life and death. I savored it, trying to make it last longer than the day it took me to read it. It is a tribute to the force and timelessness of family and true friends. About reaching beyond one's limitations. I think we all have that small voice inside that says: "It's never too late".Read full review
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