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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.
kyliea32's review against another edition
4.0
A great simple read from Mitch Albom that shows the reader the power a mother-son relationship and how although it may change, a mother will always be a mother.
stephaniesegura's review against another edition
I just couldn't read about a mother's death at the moment.
angelika1998's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I just love how he felt remorse for not standing up for her mother when he was a child.
abbywebb's review against another edition
3.0
Not the best book by Mitch Albom, but it was a nice and light read. Looking forward to the next one!
mattdedman's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
clariceyj's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
jgraydee's review against another edition
5.0
I read this in an afternoon -- a very readable story. It is a story about sons and mothers. Baseball and unrealized dreams. About giving up, and getting a second chance.
My favorite passage describes the author's conversation with a mountain climber. The author asks which is harder, ascending or descending? He answers, without a doubt, descending because ascending you are so focused on reaching the top that you are careful to avoid mistakes. In contrast, the backside of the mountain is a fight against human nature: "You have to care as much about yourself on the way down as you did on the way up." And so it is with life.
Yep, lots of wisdom in this book...
My favorite passage describes the author's conversation with a mountain climber. The author asks which is harder, ascending or descending? He answers, without a doubt, descending because ascending you are so focused on reaching the top that you are careful to avoid mistakes. In contrast, the backside of the mountain is a fight against human nature: "You have to care as much about yourself on the way down as you did on the way up." And so it is with life.
Yep, lots of wisdom in this book...