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The Five People You Meet in Heaven

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The Five People You Meet in Heaven

Written by: Mitch Albom
Narrated by: Mitch Albom
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Eddie is a grizzled war veteran who feels trapped in a meaningless life of fixing rides at a seaside amusement park. His days are a dull routine of work, loneliness, and regret.

Then, on his 83rd birthday, Eddie dies in a tragic accident, trying to save a little girl from a falling cart. He awakens in the afterlife, where he learns that heaven is not a lush Garden of Eden, but a place where your earthly life is explained to you by five people. These people may have been loved ones or distant strangers. Yet each of them changed your path forever.

One by one, Eddie's five people illuminate the unseen connections of his earthly life. As the story builds to its stunning conclusion, Eddie desperately seeks redemption in the still-unknown last act of his life: Was it a heroic success or a devastating failure? The answer, which comes from the most unlikely of sources, is as inspirational as a glimpse of heaven itself.

In The Five People You Meet in Heaven, Mitch Albom gives us an astoundingly original story that will change everything you�ve ever thought about the afterlife � and the meaning of our lives here on earth. With a timeless tale, appealing to all, this is a book that readers of fine fiction will treasure.

©2003 Mitch Albom, Inc. All rights reserved (P)2003 Hyperion
Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Inspiring Tearjerking
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What the critics say

"Mitch Albom lifts us to a new level. You'll find here echoes of the classics � The Odyssey, for one � and that puts Albom's book in the best of company." (Frank McCourt)
"This is the fable you will devour when you fall in love. This is the tale you will keep by your side when you are lost. This is the story you will turn to again and again, because it possesses the rare magic to let you see yourself and the world anew. This book is a gift to the soul." (Amy Tan)

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Very much enjoyed this title

It was a great story. A few twists and turns and a lot of heartfelt moments.

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Great words are precious.

This story was a great treat. All of stories are waiting just for you. Every story had built-in to a beautiful view of life.

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A story that will follow me for a long time

beautiful story that has had an impact on me since young and even now, as an adult.

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Absolutely amazing

This is a powerful story fully showing that we are all connected. Our actions and inaction affects one another. This book will leave you moved and inspired.

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Life in a nut shell

Such a great read. Thought provoking and enjoyable. I will definitely be recommending this one to friends.

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Wow

My friend had recommended this book to me, and I'm glad she did. fantastic

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Eddie’s voice and when he met his wife in heaven

Love the simplicity yet depth of the book. Would definitely recommend to friends and family.

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amazing; breathtaking; thought provoking.

Mitch Album weaves a story unlike any other. Truly, you feel like a differnt person when this book is finished.

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My favourite book

This is still my favourite book of all ever since I first read it when it came out in paperback form.

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Amazing

I was listening to this book just for a class Book report I didn’t think it would be to special but I was wrong this is a amazing book

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