In 'For One More Day,' Mitch Albom tells the poignant story of Charley, a man grappling with the weight of his regrets and the loss of his mother. When given the chance to relive a single day with her, he confronts buried memories and long-held grievances. This magical day blurs the line between life and death, weaving a tale of love, forgiveness, and redemption. Through heartfelt conversations, Charley discovers profound truths about family, sacrifice, and the enduring bonds that shape our lives. Will Charley embrace this second chance, or will the past continue to haunt him?
By Mitch Albom
Published: 2008
"When you look back on your life, the things that matter most, the moments you wish you could re-live, are often the simplest. It’s in those fleeting seconds that we find our true selves and understand the love we carry with us always."
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 . . ." Mitch Albom mesmerized readers around the world with his number one New York Times bestsellers, The Five People You Meet in Heaven and Tuesdays with Morrie. Now he returns with a beautiful, haunting novel about the family we love and the chances we miss. 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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“When you look back on your life, the things that matter most, the moments you wish you could re-live, are often the simplest. It’s in those fleeting seconds that we find our true selves and understand the love we carry with us always.”
For One More Day
By Mitch Albom
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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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