Mitch Albom Books

Set against the backdrop of the German occupation of Greece, this novel delves into themes of complicity, responsibility, and redemption. It weaves a poignant narrative that challenges characters to confront their moral choices during a time of turmoil. The story is crafted by Mitch Albom, known for his ability to blend fiction with deep emotional insights, inviting readers to reflect on the complexities of human nature and the impact of one's actions in the face of adversity.

Chika Jeune was born three days before the devastating earthquake that decimated Haiti in 2010. She spent her infancy in extreme poverty, and when her mother died giving birth to a baby brother, Chika was brought to the Have Faith Haiti Orphanage that Mitch and his wife, Janine operate. Chika's arrival made a quick impression. Brave and self-assured, even as a three-year-old, she delighted the other kids and teachers. But at age five, Chika was suddenly diagnosed with a terminal disease that no doctor in Haiti could help with. Mitch and Janine took Chika to America, hoping that treatment there would enable her to go back home. Instead, Chika became a permanent part of their lives, as they embarked on a two-year, around-the-world journey to find a cure. As Chika's boundless optimism and humour taught Mitch the joys of caring for a child, he learnt that a relationship built on love, no matter what blows it takes, can never be lost. This is Mitch Albom at his most poignant, powerful and personal. 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.

"What if you got to do everything in your life -twice? The heart of Mitch Albom's newest novel is a love story that dares to explore how our unchecked desires might mean losing what we've had all along"-- Provided by publisher.

Maybe it was a grandparent, or a teacher or a colleague. Someone older, patient and wise, who understood you when you were young and searching, and gave you sound advice to help you make your way through it. For Mitch Albom, that person was Morrie Schwartz, his college professor from nearly twenty years ago. Maybe, like Mitch, you lost track of this mentor as you made your way, and the insights faded. Wouldn't you like to see that person again, ask the bigger questions that still haunt you? Mitch Albom had that second chance. He rediscovered Morrie in the last months of the older man's life. Knowing he was dying of ALS - or motor neurone disease - Mitch visited Morrie in his study every Tuesday, just as they used to back in college. Their rekindled relationship turned into one final 'class': lessons in how to live. --front flap

The story revolves around Frankie Presto, a legendary guitarist whose extraordinary talent shapes his journey through life. Set against a backdrop of music and the connections we forge, the narrative explores the profound impact of artistry on our experiences and relationships. Through Frankie's adventures, the novel delves into themes of destiny, the power of music, and the transformative nature of talent, highlighting how the bands we join—both literal and metaphorical—define our paths.

Exploring profound themes of love, this novel weaves together the relationships between a man and a woman, an artist and his mentor, and a musician with his divine gift. It offers a unique narrative that delves into the complexities of these connections, showcasing the transformative power of love in various forms. The story is acclaimed for its originality and emotional depth, making it a standout work in Mitch Albom's literary collection.

As the novel opens, Annie is marrying Paulo. But when her wedding night day ends in an unimaginable accident, Annie finds herself on her own heavenly journey, and an inevitable reunion with Eddie

Now including a new chapter for the paperback edition. “A masterpiece.” --Publishers Weekly “In the beginning there was a question. ‘Will you do my eulogy’ As is often the case with faith, I thought I was being asked a favor. In truth, I was being given one...” “An absolute wonder—tender, transporting, and deeply moving.” --Scott Turow, author of Presumed Innocent “The nonfiction equivalent to Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist.” --Sydney Morning Herald “A faith journey that could become a classic.” --Jim Wallis, author of The Great Awakening “Albom helps show the true definition of ‘Church.’ It is not the building, it is the people and their faith.” --Bishop T.D. Jakes, Chief Pastor, The Potter’s House “Everybody should read it.” --Hoda Kotb in People, Best Book of 2009

This is the story of Charles, 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, 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. 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?

A third wonderfully moving novel from internationally bestselling author Mitch Albom, whose books have touched the hearts of millions around the world. A compelling exploration of faith and spirituality - always moving, often profound - is the cornerstone of Albom's work. Have a Little Faith, like his first two novels, is a poignant and inspiring read - one that will enchant fans old and new.

Every family is a ghost story . . .' As a child, Charley 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 him disappear when Charley is on the verge of adolescence. Decades later, Charley is a broken man. His life has been destroyed by alcohol and regret. He loses his job. He leaves his family. He hits rock bottom after discovering he won't be invited to his only daughter's wedding. And he decides to take his own life. Charley makes a midnight ride to his small hometown: his final journey. But as he staggers into his old house, he makes an astonishing discovery. His mother - who died eight years earlier - is there, and welcomes Charley home as if nothing had ever happened. What follows is the one seemingly 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.

Adrift in a raft after a deadly ship explosion, ten people struggle for survival at sea. Three days pass. Short on water, food and hope, they spot a man floating in the waves. They pull him in. “Thank the Lord we found you,” a passenger says. “I am the Lord,” the man whispers. So begins Mitch Albom’s most beguiling novel yet. Albom has written of heaven in the celebrated number one bestsellers "The Five People You Meet in Heaven" and "The First Phone Call from Heaven". Now, for the first time in his fiction, he ponders what we would do if, after crying out for divine help, God actually appeared before us? A fast-paced, compelling novel that makes you ponder your deepest beliefs, "The Stranger in the Lifeboat suggests that answers to our prayers may be found where we least expect them."

Maybe it was a grandparent, or a teacher or a colleague. Someone older, patient and wise, who understood you when you were young and searching and gave you sound advice to help you make your way through it. For Mitch Albom, that person was Morrie Schwartz, his college professor from nearly twenty years ago. Maybe, like Mitch, you lost track of this mentor as you made your way and the insights faded. Wouldn't you like to see that person again, ask the bigger questions that still haunt you? Mitch Albom had that second chance. He rediscovered Morrie in the last months of the older man's life. Knowing he was dying of ALS - or motor neurone disease - Mitch visited Morrie in his study every Tuesday, just as they used to back in college. Their rekindled relationship turned into one final 'class': lessons in how to live. TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE is a magical chronicle of their time together, through which Mitch shares Morrie's lasting gift with the world.

Elderly amusement park maintenance worker Eddie dies while trying to save a young girl who gets in the way of a falling cart. In Heaven he meets five people who were unexpectedly instrumental in his life, discovering with each what he was supposed to have learned and what his purpose on Earth was.

Given one last chance at redemption, Father Time, the inventor of the world's first clock, must teach two earthly people the true meaning of time – a journey that leads him to a teenage girl who is about to give up on life and a wealthy businessman who wants to live forever. 1.5 million first printing.

After being punished for trying to measure God's greatest gift, Father Time returns to Earth along with a magical hourglass and a mission: a chance to redeem himself by teaching two earthly people the true meaning of time.

The gift of heaven on earth. It will become the biggest story in the world . . . When the residents of a small town on Lake Michigan start receiving phone calls from the afterlife, they all become the subject of widespread attention. Is it the greatest miracle ever or a massive hoax? Sully Harding, a grief-stricken single father, is determined to find out. This is a story about the power of belief - and a page-turner that will touch your soul. The internationally bestselling and inspirational author of Tuesdays with Morrie and The Five People You Meet in Heaven, returns with his most moving, surprising and compelling novel yet. The perfect introduction, or re-introduction, to the masterful storytelling of one of the best-loved writers of our time.

One morning in the small town of Coldwater, Michigan, the phones start ringing. The voices say they are calling from heaven. Each call is greeted differently—some with love, some with religious zeal, some with fear. The question of whether these calls are a miracle or a hoax drives Sully Harding, a grieving single father with an inquisitive and hopeful son, to uncover the truth. A page-turning mystery and a meditation on the power of connecting with a loved one you cannot see, this latest novel is a virtuosic feat of history, love, and redemption.

Eine außergewöhnliche Geschichte, so spannend erzählt wie ein Krimi: Zehn Schiffsbrüchige überleben eine Explosion auf einer Yacht in einem Rettungsboot. Da entdecken sie einen Mann im offenen Meer, den sie aus den Fluten retten. Als dieser plötzlich behauptet, Gott zu sein, wird der Überlebenskampf zur Glaubensfrage, über die einer der Gruppe, Benji, Tagebuch führt. Dieses wird ein Jahr nach dem Unglück als Strandgut an einer Küste angespült - doch von den Überlebenden fehlt jede Spur. Was ist geschehen? In der Tradition seiner erfolgreichsten Bücher Wer im Himmel auf dich wartet und Die fünf Menschen, die dir im Himmel begegnen nimmt Mitch Albom in diesem Roman seine Leserschaft mit auf eine Reise der Erkenntnis: verzaubernd, verblüffend und fesselnd zugleich.

Voor de student Mitch Albom was Morrie Schwartz iemand die hem inspireerde, raad gaf en op weg hielp in het leven. Bij Schwartz' afscheid van de universiteit zei Mitch: 'We houden contact.' Daar kwam weinig van, tot hij vernam dat Schwartz niet lang meer te leven had. De volgende dag zocht hij contact. En in de maanden die volgden, de laatste maanden van Morrie, bezocht Mitch hem elke dinsdag in zijn studeerkamer, net als vroeger op de universiteit, voor een laatste reeks 'colleges': lessen in leven.

Der neue NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER von Mitch Albom Chika Jeune, auf Haiti in das verheerende Erdbeben 2010 hineingeboren, wächst in dem Waisenhaus auf, das Mitch Albom dort gegründet hat. Mit ihrem unglaublich positiven, mutmachenden Wesen lässt sie niemanden unberührt. Im Alter von 5 Jahren wird bei ihr ein inoperabler Hirntumor festgestellt. Mitch und seine Frau Janine nehmen sie mit nach Detroit in der Hoffnung, Chika eines Tages geheilt zurück zu bringen. Auf ihrer Odyssee zu Spezialkliniken wird das Kind wie eine Tochter für das kinderlose Paar. Chikas grenzenloser Optimismus und unerschütterlicher Humor führen ihnen vor Augen, welches Glück ein so positives Wesen für das eigene Leben bedeutet. In berührenden Dialogen mit Chika gelingt Mitch Albom ein weiteres Meisterwerk. Der Abschied von Chika ist definitiv. Doch was bleibt, sind ihre Weisheit, ihre Liebe und ihr Trost und erlauben einen außergewöhnlichen Blick auf das Sterben – aus der Perspektive eines Kindes. »Ein berührendes Sinnen über die Magie der Kinder, über das, was Eltern für sie zu tun in der Lage sind, und über eine Familie, die sich ganz unvermutet und über Kontinente hinweg formte.« The Sun

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