For One More Day
by Mitch Albom
For One More Day by Mitch Albom holds a highly rated rating of 4.09 out of 5, based on 102.2K reader ratings. First published in 2006. The book spans 197 pages.
About For One More Day
"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.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Mitch Albom |
| Published | 2006 |
| Pages | 197 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Self-Help |
| Average Rating | 4.09 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 102,193 |
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What genre is For One More Day?
For One More Day is categorized as Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Self-Help. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is For One More Day worth reading?
Based on 102.2K reader ratings, For One More Day has an average score of 4.09 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is For One More Day?
For One More Day has 197 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote For One More Day?
For One More Day was written by Mitch Albom. It was first published in 2006.
What is the ISBN for For One More Day?
The ISBN-13 for For One More Day is 9781401303270.0.
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