Ever ask yourself "What am I here for? What is it all about?" I'm guessing we all have times like that. Our lives can seem small and the problems of the world all too big. We wonder if we matter and if our existence on this planet has made any difference at all.
These are the questions that Eddie, an old man who fixes amusement park rides, is seeking to answer in Mitch Albom's novel The Five People You Meet in Heaven. This is a book that begins with the death of the hero, but reveals that this is only the beginning of his adventure to discover the meaning of what had seemed to him to be a meaningless life.
MeltedRachel, who many of us know for her creative talents and wonderful textile designs, has written a review of Mitch Albom's The Five People You Meet in Heaven. And, like this surprising and thought-provoking novel, her review is one with a difference! As someone who has enjoyed both the book and the excellent film starring Jon Voight that it inspired, I was delighted to find not only video snippets but also some incredibly evocative images that capture the essence of each of Eddie's five heavens and the stories of the souls who reside in each. These are accompanied by some profound quotes from the book itself.
However, if you haven't yet had the pleasure of reading "The Five People You Meet in Heaven", fear not. Other than a fan video showing excerpts of the film, there are no spoilers here beyond what you could guess for yourself from reading the book cover blurb. Rachel writes I won't give away anything much about the ending, but it had me in tears, and I can only agree. This is a story that will touch you and leave you thinking about it for a long time afterwards.
If you are yet to discover this tale, you have a treat in store. And, if like me, you are already familiar with it, Rachel's illustrated review will bring the magic right back.
Visit: Mitch Albom's The Five People You Meet in Heaven
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ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading your review and MeltedRachel's lens on Mitch Albom's book. Thanks for pointing me in that direction!
ReplyDeleteWow! Thank you for writing such lovely things about me and my lens :D
ReplyDeleteWonderful book and fantastic review by both you and MeltedRachel.
ReplyDeleteHaving been deeply inspired by Mitch Albom's Tuesdays With Morrie, it's a wonder why I've let The Five People You Meet In Heaven pass me by. On the list now, thanks to yours and MeltedRachel's fine reviews. Thank you. :)
ReplyDeleteI agree with you, Nickie, that this is a very thought-provoking book and MeltedRachel has written an excellent book review. It makes me realize that it is the little things we do or don't do that can have the biggest impact. I also learned from MeltedRachel's lens about her project to read all of the books she owned and hasn't read.
ReplyDeleteOh, and I love the Zazzle image you chose. It's perfect!
M.R., you are very welcome -- and can I say thanks for giving me something great to read almost every day in my Squidoo Greeter duties! And thanks ladies for your comments. I think you are so right, Kim, sometimes it's things that we don't even think about doing that can affect someone else, a smile, a helping hand, being in the right place at the right time. Or, the one that will always stick with me... the accidentally discarded $100 in a cigarette packet that changed the life of a destitute and vulnerable young woman, who seized this opportunity to transform her life (and is one of Squidoo's finest writers).
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