In 'Chika', Mitch Albom weaves a poignant tale of hope and resilience through the eyes of a young girl named Chika, who battles a terminal illness. With warmth and compassion, the story explores the power of love and the bonds that connect us, challenging the notion of what it means to truly live. As Chika's journey unfolds, readers are invited to reflect on their own lives and the importance of embracing every moment. Through heartfelt encounters and profound insights, Albom offers a testament to the human spirit's ability to shine even in the darkest times. Prepare for a heartbreaking yet uplifting narrative that will leave you inspired and yearning for connection.
By Mitch Albom
Published: 2019
"The heart knows no boundaries; it only knows love, and love can change the world."
Bestselling author Mitch Albom returns to nonfiction for the first time in more than a decade in this poignant memoir that celebrates Chika, a young Haitian orphan whose short life would forever change his heart. Chika Jeune was born three days before the devastating earthquake that decimated Haiti in 2010. She spent her infancy in a landscape of extreme poverty, and when her mother died giving birth to a baby brother, Chika was brought to The Have Faith Haiti Orphanage that Albom operates in Port Au Prince. With no children of their own, the forty-plus children who live, play, and go to school at the orphanage have become family to Mitch and his wife, Janine. Chika’s arrival makes a quick impression. Brave and self-assured, even as a three-year-old, she delights the other kids and teachers. But at age five, Chika is suddenly diagnosed with something a doctor there says, “No one in Haiti can help you with.” Mitch and Janine bring Chika to Detroit, hopeful that American medical care can soon return her to her homeland. Instead, Chika becomes a permanent part of their household, and their lives, as they embark on a two-year, around-the-world journey to find a cure. As Chika’s boundless optimism and humor teach Mitch the joys of caring for a child, he learns that a relationship built on love, no matter what blows it takes, can never be lost. Told in hindsight, and through illuminating conversations with Chika herself, this is Albom at his most poignant and vulnerable. Chika is a celebration of a girl, her adoptive guardians, and the incredible bond they formed—a devastatingly beautiful portrait of what it means to be a family, regardless of how it is made.
Mitch Albom is a bestselling American author, journalist, and screenwriter, known for his poignant storytelling and deeply humanistic themes. His notable works include 'Tuesdays with Morrie', a memoir that explores life lessons learned from his college professor, and 'The Five People You Meet in Heaven', which delves into the interconnectedness of lives after death. Albom's writing is characterized by its simplicity and emotional depth, often emphasizing the importance of meaningful relationships and the values of love, compassion, and forgiveness. A frequent speaker on topics of faith and life's purpose, he has also written several other books, including 'For One More Day' and 'Have a Little Faith', which further reflect his unique ability to blend personal narrative with universal truths.
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Chika
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