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kyliea32's review
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
I just couldn't read about a mother's death at the moment.
angelika1998's review
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
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
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
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
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...
leasa's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-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
3.75
annasreading03's review
funny
lighthearted
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
3.25
This was a very easy and pretty quick read.
lillieht_4's review
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0