Rating: 
Summary: Love it or hate it
Review: From the reviews, people obviously love this book or hate it. I've just spent a couple of wonderful hours on an autumn afternoon reading a story that I will remember for the rest of my days. The 5 lessons Eddie learns are true lessons that could help most people as they muddle through their lives. Those who know and understand the things that Eddie discovers live far happier and less cynical lives. If you're happy with your life, read and enjoy. If you're willing to think about some things that may touch a cord or bring up a regret, read and learn. Personally, I think it's a wonderful story.
Rating: 
Summary: Lost In Space
Review: Watching an old episode of Lost in Space would be more entertaining than this book. The countdown to the death scene is really stupid and poorly written. This is newspaper quality writing--not book writing. The hype around this book made me a buyer, but after reading it I felt like a real sucker.
Rating:
Summary: Some books touch your life in special ways, this is one...
Review: Some books touch your life in special ways, this is one of them. I have watched and witnessed Mitch's career mature over the decades and have enjoyed his work. I enjoyed his early days writing sports columns in the Detroit News, I enjoyed his early books, I loved his afternoon radio show, enjoyed Tuesday's With Morrie but this work is nothing short of a literary gem. The book will make you rethink life through one authors vision of death. It will touch your soul, it will make you cry. It is a celebration of life. Can you say Pulitzer?? Hey Mitch, "You can't go, all the plants are gonna die" Adam.
As a footnote, I find it interesting that all reviews are to one extreme or the other, not too many middle of the road ratings on this one. For those of you who rated it a one, I think you missed the meaning of the story along the way. All of us must certainly agree that the story invoked passion. For the prospective reader, you'll have to decide whether that passion is for one star or five! The fact emotions stretch to both extremes means YOU have to read it for YOURSELF to formulate your own opinion!
Rating: 
Summary: I really, really, really, wanted to like this book, but...
Review: As much as I loved Tuesdays With Morrie, I can not bring myself to love this story. I think Mitch Albom had the right idea. I think the message is noble and true. But instead of being uplifting and intelligent the whole book seemed naive and awkward. Not much rang true in the plotting and the material just was not up to standard. i think the plot made for a very good short story. Something that people can enjoy and appreciate, but the novella form is way too long for what Albom had in mind.I felt like this was a pretty shallow exploration of mortality, ethics, spiritual maturity and the basic lessons of life. Maybe I was expecting way too much, but it seems to me that Mitch missed Morrie more than he knows.
Rating:
Summary: It's a Wonderful Book
Review: I won't go into a synopsis of the story. Others have already done that for you here. I will say that, based on some of the unfavorable reviews I've read, I was a bit skeptical about this book. Nevertheless I read it and am very glad that I did! Honestly, after reading the negative reviews posted here, I wondered if I'd read the same book. True, the author does choose simple, direct language, but I did not find it monotonous or poorly written at all - far from it. And, no, the idea is not entirely unique - everyone has seen "It's a Wonderful Life," but then, must something be wholly original for it to be worthwhile? Is not such a simple and yet profound statement worth reiterating in a fresh, new way? For me it was. I found it a truly inspiring, soul-satisfying read. Granted, opinions being as diverse as the people that have them, some may find the story a bit too sophomoric for their tastes. But, on the other hand, some may find that it forever changes the way they look at life - and that is no small feat. But don't take my word for it. Read it and decide for yourself. And who knows, despite the flak, you just might love it.
Rating:
Summary: A FAIRY TALE
Review: What a disappointment! I can't believe I fell for the hype on this juvenile offering by Mitch Albom. Nothing in this book
lives up to advance praise.
Rating:
Summary: A real yawner
Review: I got this book as a gift and I know it was meant to be a good one and I dug right in until I couldn't take it anymore. The only thing I can figure is that the people sending in the five star reviews are with the publisher of this horrid little book. It simply does not measure up to all the hype. If you buy it, just be aware you are being sold a poor bill of goods. There's no story here and the writing is, well, lousy.
Rating:
Summary: What A Waste Of Time
Review: Tuesday's with Morrie I loved, but this book really should not have been published because it was a waste of time. As a reader, I regret the time I wasted. There is nothing here that is inspirational. The story is silly, but the horrible writing was the real turn off.
Rating:
Summary: What counts in life and death
Review: This book makes us look at the way we live your lives and the opportunities we have to express our gratitude to those who support our journey. It is nicely written, offers some wisdom and is an entertaining read. I recommend it! Because we become what we think about, I absolutely recommend Optimal Thinking: How To Be Your Best Self by Dr. Rosalene Glickman if you are interested in making the most of every situation and bringing out the best in other people. It is a superb read.
Rating:
Summary: A great read!
Review: I loved this book. It was a touching journey of life after death and an interesting new way to look at Heaven. I loved the characters. I just wish it had been 'The 10 People You Meet in Heaven'. I didn't want it to end.
Mitch Albom has another winner.
|
