Mitch Albom: The Five People You Meet in Heaven

Hi

The Five People You Meet in Heaven is my second novel by Albom.
This tiny gem has only 208 pages and I got it from The Book Depository.
You can find my other review on a Mitch Albom novel here.

“Eddie is a wounded war veteran, an old man who has lived, in his mind, an uninspired life. His job is fixing rides at a seaside amusement park. On his 83rd birthday, a tragic accident kills him as he tries to save a little girl from a falling cart. He awakes in the afterlife, where he learns that heaven is not a destination, but an answer. “

I loved it.

It made me reflect about my life, the people I will meet in ‘heaven’ (I’m an atheist) and what they will teach me.
It’s about appearances; how you can be sure about the way something happened and why but it’s only your point of view and everything means something else to every other person involved in even the smallest way.

A small gem that made me think about life, death and the purpose of it all.
It’s very accessible, easy to read and short.

Happy reading.
Helena

Mitch Albom: The Time Keeper

Hi again

A quick review about a The Time Keeper by Mitch Albom.
My copy has 238 pages and I got it from Bol.

“Banished for centuries, as punishment for trying to measure time, the inventor of the world's first clock is finally granted his freedom, along with a mission: a chance to redeem himself by teaching two people the true meaning of time. He returns to our world and embarks on a journey with two unlikely partners: a teenage girl who is about to give up on life and a wealthy, ageing businessman who wants to live for ever. To save himself, he must save them both. Gripping, and filled with deep human truth, this unforgettable story will inspire readers everywhere to reconsider their own notions of time and just how precious it truly is.”

The Time Keeper is a thought provoking novel.
The story is straightforward and easy, but this isn't just about the story. Albom made me think about the way I live my life by the clock and how much time rules my schedule and basically, me.
The novel inspired me to think less about time and to try to experience my free time more fully.

If you like inspirational books definitely pick this one up!

3 stars

Happy reading.
Helena