Product Description This is the story of Charley, 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.
Need 3 1/2 star rating!March 7, 2010 Sara S. Pearce(New Smyrna Beach FL) I love Mitch Albom! That being said, was this his best work? No. I liked the premise and fully understand wanting "one more day" with my mom or/and dad, but Mitch is so much better a writer than this book. I think he should stick to non-fiction. But I do you you, Mitch!
Great author!January 21, 2010 S. Levin I got this book for my 14 year old daughter but my 18 year old enjoyed it the most; the author tells wonderful touching stories that we all can relate to. One of thier favorite authors. Definitely worth reading.
Well Worth the TimeDecember 31, 2009 Almedia V. Harrison(Puyallup, WA) I read this after having read Tuesdays with Morrie. I again thoroughly enjoyed the genuine writing style and down to earth situations in this book. I own a copy, and would recommend this to anyone!
Left disappointedDecember 31, 2009 bookloverintexas(Texas) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was very drawn by the premise of this story, but quickly tired after it began to go on and on with one boring clich after another; it felt predictable and rather preachy. Only glad it was so short.
Awesome book!December 29, 2009 kitlinn(Texas) Love this book! I've read it twice and would recommend this to others. All Mitch Albom books are great.
