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One More Day of wonder

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A man staggers to the end of his life with a soul full of regret. In Mitch Albom's For One More Day, Chick Benetto tells the story of his beginning, end and new beginning as he is granted one amazing day with his long dead mother. Chick is a wonderfully flawed character and we get glimpses of his life through visits to his childhood and adolescence as he struggles to come to terms with a parent's abandonment. Albom paints a vivid picture of a post divorce family in an age and place where marriage breakups were scandalous. He renders a poignant relationship between mother and son, touching on the deep truths that hold families together in spite of ridiculous odds. It is difficult to write a review of this book without giving away any of the superbly designed twists and turns. Suffice it to say, Albom has earned his place as a best selling author and this little book will move you in a big way.

Albom really makes you think...

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Mitch Albom's "for one more day" is a compelling read. It makes you think about what you have, what you don't have, what you appreciate, and what you should appreciate. I am a firm believer in appreciating what life has given me, including hardships. For it is through life's challenges that we grow, and learn to appreciate what we have been given, whether it lasts for a moment or for a lifetime.

This book will definitely make one reevaluate one's life, and find time to appreciate family and friends.

J.R. Reardon
author, "Confidential Communications"

Hit close to home...

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I can't thank Albom enough for writing this. My mom died of a massive heart attack, so I never got a chance to say good-bye, let alone make amends. I'd give anything 'for one more day' with her. =/

But, in a strange way, after reading this, I feel like I did. =D

~Chad Clegg - Author: The Domino Effect

one more day speaks to us all

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This is a book that once you start reading you want to keep reading until the end. The message is heartwarming. For many people the opportunity to go back in time and learn why our loved ones made the decisions they did would be welcomed.

a deeper look

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Sometimes we need to stop and take a deeper look at where we are in life.
We need to appreciate the people that are part of our lives.
We should try to fix any issues that we have with people soon so that we don't live days of regret. The book touches you in a way of understanding what it means to take all your interactions in life at the fullest.