For One More Day
For One More Day by Mitch Albom is a poignant novel published by Hyperion Books on April 1, 2008, featuring 208 pages in English. The story revolves around Charley “Chick” Benetto, who grapples with the consequences of his choices and the impact of his relationship with his mother. After a series of life-altering events, including the loss of his job and estrangement from his family, Charley finds himself contemplating suicide. However, a surprising turn of events leads him back to his childhood home, where he encounters his deceased mother, offering him a chance to reconnect and seek forgiveness.
In this edition, readers will explore themes of family, loss, and redemption as Charley navigates the complexities of his past and the enduring bond with his mother. The narrative delves into the sacrifices made by parents and the longing for reconciliation, providing a reflective experience for anyone who has faced similar familial challenges. Through Albom’s storytelling, the novel invites readers to appreciate the relationships they hold dear and the opportunities for healing that may arise, making it a significant addition to the genre of fiction.
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From the author of The Five People You Meet in Heaven and Tuesdays with Morrie, a new novel that millions of fans have been waiting for.
“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.
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