The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Five People You Meet in Heaven
Book Review: Certainly not "Wednesdays With Morrie"
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm almost embarassed by how much I liked this book. And I'll be the first one to admit that it is not for everyone. Albom has followed up the classic "Tuesday's With Morrie" with a parable about faith, and the impact we have on other's lives. It's part "It's A Wonderful Life" part Greek myth, and part Don Miguel Rios.
A very short story to begin with, Albom's use of language is so crafty that you don't realize how quickly the story of Eddie's final moments and encounters goes by...until you realize that you want more. And if you are moved by this book, you'll be thinking of your own "5 People" for many days after completion.
To say much more would give away the joy of finding out what is so special about each of our own "5". Suffice it to say that if spiritual based, new-age leaning, life affirming literature is your cup of tea, you're going to love this story.
Book Review: Love it or hate it
Summary: 5 Stars
From the reviews, people obviously love this book or hate it. I've just spent a couple of wonderful hours on an autumn afternoon reading a story that I will remember for the rest of my days. The 5 lessons Eddie learns are true lessons that could help most people as they muddle through their lives. Those who know and understand the things that Eddie discovers live far happier and less cynical lives. If you're happy with your life, read and enjoy. If you're willing to think about some things that may touch a cord or bring up a regret, read and learn. Personally, I think it's a wonderful story.Book Review: Some books touch your life in special ways, this is one...
Summary: 5 Stars
Some books touch your life in special ways, this is one of them. I have watched and witnessed Mitch's career mature over the decades and have enjoyed his work. I enjoyed his early days writing sports columns in the Detroit News, I enjoyed his early books, I loved his afternoon radio show, enjoyed Tuesday's With Morrie but this work is nothing short of a literary gem. The book will make you rethink life through one authors vision of death. It will touch your soul, it will make you cry. It is a celebration of life. Can you say Pulitzer?? Hey Mitch, "You can't go, all the plants are gonna die" Adam.As a footnote, I find it interesting that all reviews are to one extreme or the other, not too many middle of the road ratings on this one. For those of you who rated it a one, I think you missed the meaning of the story along the way. All of us must certainly agree that the story invoked passion. For the prospective reader, you'll have to decide whether that passion is for one star or five! The fact emotions stretch to both extremes means YOU have to read it for YOURSELF to formulate your own opinion!
Book Review: It's a Wonderful Book
Summary: 5 Stars
I won't go into a synopsis of the story. Others have already done that for you here. I will say that, based on some of the unfavorable reviews I've read, I was a bit skeptical about this book. Nevertheless I read it and am very glad that I did!Honestly, after reading the negative reviews posted here, I wondered if I'd read the same book. True, the author does choose simple, direct language, but I did not find it monotonous or poorly written at all - far from it. And, no, the idea is not entirely unique - everyone has seen "It's a Wonderful Life," but then, must something be wholly original for it to be worthwhile? Is not such a simple and yet profound statement worth reiterating in a fresh, new way? For me it was. I found it a truly inspiring, soul-satisfying read.
Granted, opinions being as diverse as the people that have them, some may find the story a bit too sophomoric for their tastes. But, on the other hand, some may find that it forever changes the way they look at life - and that is no small feat. But don't take my word for it. Read it and decide for yourself. And who knows, despite the flak, you just might love it.
Book Review: A FAIRY TALE
Summary: 1 Stars
What a disappointment! I can't believe I fell for the hype on this juvenile offering by Mitch Albom. Nothing in this booklives up to advance praise.