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For One More Day

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"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.

208 pages, Hardcover

First published September 26,2006
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208 pages, Hardcover
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September 26, 2006 by Hyperion
ISBN
9781401303273
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1401303277
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Author, screenwriter, philanthropist, journalist, and broadcaster Mitch Albom is an inspiration around the world. Albom is the author of numerous books of fiction and nonfiction, which have collectively sold more than forty million copies in forty-eight languages worldwide. He has written eight number-one New York Times bestsellers — including Tuesdays with Morrie, the bestselling memoir of all time, which topped the list for four straight years and celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2022. He has also written award-winning TV films, stage plays, screenplays, a nationally syndicated newspaper column, and a musical. He appeared for more than 20 years on ESPN, and was a fixture on The Sports Reporters. Through his work at the Detroit Free Press, he was inducted into both the National Sports Media Association and Michigan Sports halls of fame and was the recipient of the Red Smith Award for lifetime achievement.

Following his bestselling memoir Finding Chika, and Human Touch, a weekly serial written and published online which raised nearly $1 million for pandemic relief, he returned to fiction with The Stranger in the Lifeboat, which debuted at #1 on the New York Times Bestsellers List after being #1 on Amazon. His much-anticipated new novel, set during the Holocaust, is coming in the fall of 2023.

Albom now spends the majority of his time in philanthropic work. Since 2006, he has operated nine charitable programs in southeast Michigan under his SAY Detroit umbrella, including the nation's first medical clinic for homeless children. He also created a dessert shop and popcorn line to fund programs for Detroit's most underserved citizens. Since 2010, Albom has operated Have Faith Haiti in Port-au-Prince, a home and school to more than 60 children, which he visits every month without exception.

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snowflower234
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July 14,2025
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PERHATIAN!

For those who haven't read this book yet, quickly read it. I won't explain why, you have to find out for yourself.

This book is about a boy. About a mother. About the relationship between a boy and his mother. About the moments when the mother defends her child. About the moments when the child doesn't defend his mother.

Also, about a father. About the relationship between a father and his son. About choices. About a father who leaves his family. About a boy who is still shadowed by his father.

And this book is about family. About life. About the relationship between family and life, which may not be as planned; not as expected. About how to maintain a family. About regrets. About the feeling of giving up. About the desire to end life. Finally, this book is about lessons.

Detailed review: http://bibliough.blogspot.co.id/2016/...
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YalkYalk
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July 14,2025
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Mitch has an extraordinary capacity to move, inspire and prompt self-reflection through his narratives.

Although Tuesdays with Morrie is my personal favorite, the core of this particular work truly strikes a chord.

Forgiving ourselves, coming to terms with our current circumstances and, most importantly, taking responsibility for our choices, we are given the chance to live life to the fullest and have an impact on the lives of others.

This book, like all of Mitch's writings, is beautiful in its own way, filled with both sadness and joy.

It serves as a reminder that life is a complex tapestry of emotions and experiences, and that by learning from our past and making conscious decisions in the present, we can create a more meaningful and fulfilling future.

Mitch's words have the power to touch our hearts and minds, and this book is no exception.

It is a must-read for anyone seeking inspiration, guidance and a deeper understanding of the human condition.
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Marcdrox
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July 14,2025
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It was our graduation practice yesterday, and since we had absolutely nothing to do, I made up my mind to borrow a book from my classmate. The moment he handed the book to me, I promptly started reading it.


From this book, I came to realize just how a mother's love can be the most pure form of love that exists. I understood that no matter how often you might feel that you are misunderstood by your mom, she is the one person who, out of all people, can truly understand you regardless of what occurs.


I also learned about the sacrifices that mothers make solely for our happiness. Even though at times, what they believe will make us happy actually has the opposite effect, it is still the thought that matters.


I am far from being a perfect daughter. In fact, I might very well be one of the worst daughters you could ever encounter in your life. That's precisely why this book truly touched me.


And the one thing I told myself after reading this book is that I will never be ashamed of my mother. No matter how old we grow. I will not ask her to leave, nor will I push her away when she attempts to kiss me in front of my friends.


I completed this book on the very same day, and I seriously wept my heart out when I was done with it. I don't know how, but Mitch Albom has this certain magic in the way he writes.


I truly hope that you can read it too.

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smileehaley
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July 14,2025
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Reading this book coincided with watching the movie "Tully", and by coincidence, the content of the story of that movie was also about a mother.

Mothers are the anchors of our lives. With all their kindness, their tiredness, reading and watching this book and movie, I remembered again to firmly kiss my mother and thank God for having a mother by my side.

Mothers play an essential role in our lives. They are always there, sacrificing their time and energy for us. Their love is unconditional and selfless.

The book and the movie both depict the challenges and joys that mothers face. They show the strength and resilience of mothers in the face of difficulties.

We should always cherish our mothers and show them our love and appreciation. They deserve our respect and care.

Let us take a moment to think about our mothers and all that they have done for us. Let us give them a hug, a kiss, or just a kind word. Let us make them feel loved and valued.

Thank you, mothers, for everything you do!
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Animenger
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July 14,2025
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Mitch Albom is indeed a master storyteller, renowned for his ability to use parables to impart profound life lessons.

"For One More Day" centers around the poignant concept of being given the opportunity to have one final conversation with a deceased loved one.

Chick, the protagonist, is granted this precious chance to talk to his mother, as he never had the opportunity to bid her farewell.

The book is filled with memorable passages that linger in the reader's mind. For instance, "The dead sit at our tables long after they have gone," which beautifully captures the idea that the memory of our loved ones persists even after they are no longer physically present.

"One day can bend your life" emphasizes the significance of a single moment and how it can have a profound impact on our entire existence.

"Children are a wish granted, not a burden" reminds us of the joy and blessing that children bring into our lives.

"When someone is in your heart, they're never truly gone" speaks to the enduring power of love and how it can keep our loved ones alive within us.

This story serves as a powerful parable, urging us to cherish every moment and make the most of our time with those we love. It reminds us that life is fleeting and that we should not take our relationships for granted.
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July 14,2025
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Behind all stories, there is always the story of mothers. Because it is from there that all stories begin.

The story of this book is the story of an ungrateful child who, willingly or unwillingly, causes pain to his mother. And when his mother says goodbye to the dying father, he realizes only then what precious treasures he has lost.

The death of the father and mother makes one feel that in every war one steps into, one is not alone.

A mother whom one will never see her warm gaze again and will never be held in her embrace.

When you look at your mother, you look at the purest love you have ever known.

But the hand of fate is with our hero so that one day he can live with his mother again and experience all the good memories of the past once more.

It is very good that you spend a day with your mother. Children should do more of this.

Among the good experiences is feeling the touch of his mother's cooking again.

I don't know what kind of satisfaction there is in the food that a mother prepares for a person, but the taste of it always remains in the memory. Now, while eating a breakfast from the past, I am far away from the past time with a mother from the past.

The truth is that it doesn't matter how many years, months, or days you spend with someone who is dear to you. In the end, you always feel that this time was not enough. You always and always wish that you had spent more time with them, listened more to their words, and shown them more respect. This feeling of lack and guilt has always been and will be with humans. The whole purpose of this book is to remind us that as long as time remains, we should know the value of the moments we spend together, and that if we really understand what difficulties our fathers and mothers have endured for our sake, we will not treat them ungratefully.
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The memory of the book "There Are Five People Waiting for You in Heaven" is intense, with the difference that its focus is on love for the family and missed opportunities. The selflessness and love of a mother in the face of the brevity and eternal absence of her child... Check's life is full of regrets for moments that he didn't value, and this is one more day of opportunity to make up for the mother's support.

This story delves deep into the complex emotions within a family. The mother's love is unconditional and sacrifices are made without hesitation. The child, on the other hand, realizes too late the importance of those precious moments. It serves as a reminder to all of us to cherish our families and not take their love and support for granted.

We should strive to make the most of every opportunity to show our love and appreciation. Just like Check, we may have moments of regret, but it's never too late to start making amends. Let's learn from this story and make our relationships with our families stronger and more meaningful.

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JeTeL
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July 14,2025
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For One More Day by Mitch Albom is an incredibly poignant tale. It centers around a 50-something man named Chick who deeply wishes he could have just one more day with his mother. Chick is in a dark place, contemplating suicide. His first attempt fails, and when he tries again, he still doesn't succeed. As he reflects on various moments from his lifetime, he recalls both the times when he was a good person and those when he wasn't. He struggles to understand why he isn't dead yet.

This book had me on the verge of tears in several sections, although it didn't quite have the same impact as The Five People You Meet in Heaven. Albom has so many beautiful and genuine insights to share about life. These types of books always make you think differently about your purpose. Sometimes, you realize the things you need to do better. At other times, you question whether you're capable of changing the aspects of your life that you want to improve. There is always a heartwarming and logical explanation hidden within the story, especially in the final moments of the book.

Definitely, Mitch Albom is an author worth reading every once in a while to bring you back to the essence and reasoning of your life. His works have the power to touch your soul and make you reevaluate your existence.
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