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Summary: Great book
Review: This was a great book! I just finished it today. It was very touching and very inspiring. I've read the other reviews here, and the only thing that I can agree upon with the bad reviews is that the book was short, but that's part of it's allure!!! It was to the point and while reading it, you were never sitting there thinking....I wonder what's next, because I'm absolutely bored...that was NEVER a thought I had while reading this book. The writing was excellent and I believe that anyone could relate to this story! Thanks Mitch Albom, and I thank your Uncle Eddie!!!
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Summary: Similar to Albom's Other Work
Review: Albom's book is touching and moving and similar in style to Tuesday's With Morrie. The book takes you through someone's life using a trip to Heaven after their recent death as the vehicle to introduce you to the characters and events. You either like Albom's writing style and abilities or you do not. It's not for everyone (as with many popular books, the reviews on this are all over the place). His work is analogous with the Hallmark or Disney Channels on tv. It's a bit schlocky and designed to pull at the heart-strings, but it's well-written for what it is. If you are willing to use this book to get you to look at yourself and your life from another perspective, you will find value in it. If you are simply looking for a good story, you will likely be disappointed.
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Summary: Love It Or Leave It
Review: I read this book today in one sitting, partly because it is engrossing to the right kind of person and partly because it is just very short.This book's prevailing characteristics will either be its great weaknesses or great strengths, totally dependent on the person who reads it. If you're the kind of person who is already drawn to somewhat maudlin stories about the afterlife, then you'll probably be happy with TFPYMIH. I myself am something of a sap and therefore the book drew my interest. If you're a little irked by the title and cover of the book, well, I advise you to steer clear. (The cliche goes that you can't judge a book by its cover, but then the writer and publisher decide what it will look like.) At many points in the course of this book, I looked at the way things were worded and thought to myself, "I would have written it differently." Not that I am some impeccable writer, mind you, but Albom's style doesn't always work for me. However, Eddie is a vivid character and he made a lot of sense to me, so maybe Albom got something right. Overall I am glad I read this book but I am equally glad that I checked this out of the library and therefore paid nothing for it.
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Summary: I cried my eyes out
Review: While on vacation, I devoured this book in a few short days. It would have been a quicker read, however, I had to stop for several hours due to my emotional sobbings and release.
This wonderfully written book brought out many buried issues and memories that kindled great release and fond remembrances of years gone by. Good answers to issues and problems long buried.
I'm buying six copies to give to my brothers and sisters in hopes that they too can remember, forgive and forget. Truly one of my best books ever. Hope you enjoy it as I did. Bud S.
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Summary: The Five People You Meet in Heaven is great!
Review: The book Five People You Meet in Heaven is one of my all time favorite books I have read. It reaches people on so many levels and makes you think about your life more closely. I would recommend this book to everyone, no matter their age. It is about this 85 year old man who dies and it tells the story of his life at the pier. Then, he meets five people who have all impacted his life in one way or the other, and they teach him things about his life and each leave him with a lesson. It's one of those books that once you start reading, it will only take you a day to read because it is that good.
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Summary: It was the best book I've ever read
Review: I've read a lot of the reviews others have shared for this book. It seems you will either love The Five People You Meet in Heaven, or you'll hate it. I loved it. I read it cover to cover in one sitting - I couldn't put it down. It's definitely a feel-good book, the written equivalent to a chick flick - and one of the best out there. The way Mitch Albom connects minor details throughout an old man's piteous life, weaving his triumphs and his failures together to change his perspective is masterful. Even the worst thing he ever did was part of the bigger picture. It was thought provoking and beautiful, and I absolutely loved it.
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Summary: great book
Review: this book made me realize that people could be affected by the things that i do without my even knowing it......
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Summary: Not A Tuesdays Fan But . . . .
Review: I wasn't a fan of Tuesdays With Morrie because all the "amazing" insights Morrie shared were things I'd been taught from childhood. And although the idea that other lives affect ours, and vice versa, is not new, this book was nevertheless thought provoking. It was a warm, peace-inducing book. I particularly enjoyed Mitch Albom's ability to infuse the characters with a realism most books are devoid of. Eddie, the main character, had a seemingly sad, pitiable life. At the end Mitch Albom prompts insights regarding what has been displayed as the less-than-average life of his main character. This is a feel-good book during a not so feel-good time in the world. I'm a grateful recipient of Mr. Albom's simple, insightful, charming story.
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Summary: An Inspiring Story About Life and Death
Review: The Five People You Meet in Heaven is an Inspiring story about life and death. It is a story about a man named Eddie who dies and wonders if he has accomplished anything in life. Eddie meets five different people in Heaven who teach him five different lessons about life. With these five lessons, Eddie learns what life is all about, and what his purpose on earth was.
I enjoyed this novel mostly because of the lessons I learned from it. As Eddie learned lessons about life, I also learned them. This novel inspired me to do things in life, but it also made me feel like we are all important to this world.
I liked how the author of this novel made the main character an average person who went through normal things. He is like anyone else because everyone wonders what their purpose in life is. Eddie is a lovable character who is very interesting to read about. I also enjoyed the imagery of the novel. The scenes of Heaven that the author decribes makes you wonder what Heaven really looks like. I would recomend this book to anyone who likes to read about deep subjects like why we are put on this world.
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Summary: Iwasmovedbythisbook
Review: This was a very good book. I borrowed it from a friend and read it in one sitting. It was easy reading, and that's why I never put it down. I kept wanting to know more about Eddie's life on earth and who he met in his afterlife. I enjoyed who Mitch Albom chose for the five people Eddie met. He is an excellent writer. It was inspirational and moving. Each character meant something; The Blue Man, the company commander, Eddie's father and wife, and the little girl who Eddie burned in battle. He mends all ties in heaven and is forgiven for his sins. He learns what his life meant. His soul can finally enter eternity with a clear conscious. A clean slate; Eddie's anger and anguish over his "meaningless" life is removed; he holds no more burdens and is finally free to be with the people that mean the most to him, like his wife. This is an excellent book; enjoy reading it as much as I did.
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