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laurarosessupposes's review against another edition
3.0
By no means a bad book but too much of a "crowd pleaser" for me. It does everything that A Christmas Carol and It's A Wonderful Life have achieved before it. There's nothing particularly unique about it but it's certainly comforting hearing a story which lets you know that it's never too late to turn things around. I should have liked to see more instances where Chick is a likable person, like when he meets his wife dancing and lip syncing to an old record his mum liked; there were plenty of relatable instances where he mentions his mistakes but it would have been nice to see more moments where we see his goodness, especially for a book like this where the main effect is making a reader feel sentimental, nostalgic, and understanding of how life is but a series of moments (good and bad) we just need to make sure we revel more in the good, not letting ourselves be consumed by the bad.
novelette's review against another edition
5.0
Another great book from Mitch Albom. Really makes you appreciate the love of a parent.
cdjdhj's review against another edition
5.0
"Have you ever lost someone you love and wanted one more conversation, onemore chance to make up for the time when you thought they would be here forever? If so, then you know you can go your whole life collecting days and anone will outweigh the one you wish you had back. What if you got it back?"
So begins this fine, moving little book. Charley Benetto is a broken man who has allowed his life to be overtaken by alcohol and regret. He decides to take his own life. Failing in even that, he stumbles back to the home he grew up in and discovers, astonishingly, that his mother, who died eight years earlier, is still living there. She welcomes him home as if nothing has happened. So begins the "one more day" that Charley gets to learn what he never knew and try to put his crumbling life back together.
I loved this book! I love Mitch Albom and this is probably my favorite of all the books he has written. The characters were rich and real. I felt like they were people I knew. The setting was authentic and made me think of my own childhood and youth. The story was, for me, riveting. It is a short book, but there is no part that drags. It is long enough to tell the story and say what needs to be said. I was moved by this book and even it bit choked up as it ended. Anyone who has a parent or loved one he has lost or anyone who has every disappointed anyone, including himself should read this book. It is profound and lovely.
So begins this fine, moving little book. Charley Benetto is a broken man who has allowed his life to be overtaken by alcohol and regret. He decides to take his own life. Failing in even that, he stumbles back to the home he grew up in and discovers, astonishingly, that his mother, who died eight years earlier, is still living there. She welcomes him home as if nothing has happened. So begins the "one more day" that Charley gets to learn what he never knew and try to put his crumbling life back together.
I loved this book! I love Mitch Albom and this is probably my favorite of all the books he has written. The characters were rich and real. I felt like they were people I knew. The setting was authentic and made me think of my own childhood and youth. The story was, for me, riveting. It is a short book, but there is no part that drags. It is long enough to tell the story and say what needs to be said. I was moved by this book and even it bit choked up as it ended. Anyone who has a parent or loved one he has lost or anyone who has every disappointed anyone, including himself should read this book. It is profound and lovely.
fxdevin's review against another edition
5.0
Tears in my eyes at the end of this one. The story really hit home for me. A heartwarming story and an easy quick read, really makes you reflect and be thankful for the loved ones we have. I enjoyed this book a lot :)
meeklovestoread's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is my third Mitch Albom book and I think he's becoming a staple (reliable) author for me. Whenever I'm looking for a philosophical literary fiction type book I know I can count on him. Although I'm much younger than his target audience, I have sincerely enjoyed and related to all the books I've read by him. This book definitely gives "The Five People You Meet In Heaven" vibes. I really enjoyed the different interpretation of the afterlife that Mitch adds to this book. Although this is the first book I've read apart from the "The Five People You Meet In Heaven" duology, I really do admire the different format Mitch adds to his stories (as this story is told through regular format as well as through letters and other anecdotes). I know some people may not connect to Chuck, but I found myself truly sympathizing with him and his struggles with regret and mental anguish. There's a lot of wisdom in this book about mid-life crises, and just how much your relationship with your parents and your childhood really set the foundation for the rest of your life. This book contains so many quotable lines. I really wish I could type them all out. Overall, I really enjoyed this book. I remember being stunned and shocked and perplexed on what to do with myself when I finished it. I'll definitely be picking up more from Mitch Albom in the future.
Oh, note: I highly recommend the audiobook for this one! It's phenomenal!
Oh, note: I highly recommend the audiobook for this one! It's phenomenal!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Death, Death of parent, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, and Abandonment
Minor: Misogyny, Cursing, Injury/Injury detail, and Infidelity
pokroc's review against another edition
emotional
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The best book I’ve ever read.💔
marisawhy's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
mrs_tea's review against another edition
4.0
A beautifully woven tale depicting the undying love between mother and child.
mbenzz's review against another edition
3.0
It's not that I didn't like this book, it's just that it wasn't as touching as 'Five People...' was. I know this isn't 'Five People...', and the books are about two totally different men, but I think the main difference is that I just really didn't like Chick Benetto, the lead character in 'For One More Day'. He was not a good person, and even when he tried, it just didn't seem sincere.
I did like the idea of the story though...what would you do or say if you were to have one more day with a loved one who's passed away? I also like Mr. Albom's other take on 'heaven' in this book, that Chick's mother helps those that call out to her in their final hours. And I was very satisfied with the ending. It wasn't something that I expected at all.
But in the end, I think my biggest problem with this book was that I just couldn't stand two important characters, Chick, and Chick's father. My immense dislike for them was a little distracting from the story itself. But this aside, it wasn't a bad book, it's just not a book that really merits much attention in opinion.
I did like the idea of the story though...what would you do or say if you were to have one more day with a loved one who's passed away? I also like Mr. Albom's other take on 'heaven' in this book, that Chick's mother helps those that call out to her in their final hours. And I was very satisfied with the ending. It wasn't something that I expected at all.
But in the end, I think my biggest problem with this book was that I just couldn't stand two important characters, Chick, and Chick's father. My immense dislike for them was a little distracting from the story itself. But this aside, it wasn't a bad book, it's just not a book that really merits much attention in opinion.