For One More Day

For One More Day explores the unique relationship between a mother and son that transcend between life and death. The story begins with a broken man who found himself totally cut-off by his own family after he becomes an alcoholic following his disability to accept his mother's death some 8 yrs ago. The last straw came when he was not even invited to his own daughter's wedding...more

For One More Day explores the unique relationship between a mother and son that transcend between life and death. The story begins with a broken man who found himself totally cut-off by his own family after he becomes an alcoholic following his disability to accept his mother's death some 8 yrs ago. The last straw came when he was not even invited to his own daughter's wedding and he decided to take his own life. In his semi-conscious state, he saw his mama and spend a day with her. He tried to reconcile and get closer to her while recalling his childhood with an absentee father he tried so hard to please and who never truly regarded his as anything but a baseball player. On the other hand, he has a mother who loved him unconditionally and he recalled the many times he did not stand up for her and his regrets.   hide

A touching tale about a person who has given up on life, so much so that he tries to kill himself not once but twice. This tale about a guy who regrets not being at his mum's side when she breathed her last tells a story of how we often just neglect the care that our parents shower on us. The times we took that love for granted, only to yearn for more when they are not there anymore. Highly...more

A touching tale about a person who has given up on life, so much so that he tries to kill himself not once but twice. This tale about a guy who regrets not being at his mum's side when she breathed her last tells a story of how we often just neglect the care that our parents shower on us. The times we took that love for granted, only to yearn for more when they are not there anymore. Highly recommended for people who think that they have it all in life and for those who think that life is not worth living anymore and of course, those who just want a good read.   hide

There are many, many books that are entertaining but this book has the ability to change your life by changing how you look at life.

Not my favorite of Albom's, but good none-the-less!

What would you do with your last few hours with a loved one? What would you say? How would you spend the time? Albom tells the story of one man, Charley “Chick” Benetto, and his relationship with his mother. Eight years after his mother’s death, his job lost, and finding out his daughter had left him out of her wedding, Charley is drunk and suicidal. He drives to his...more

What would you do with your last few hours with a loved one? What would you say? How would you spend the time? Albom tells the story of one man, Charley “Chick” Benetto, and his relationship with his mother. Eight years after his mother’s death, his job lost, and finding out his daughter had left him out of her wedding, Charley is drunk and suicidal. He drives to his hometown “to end his life where it began.” With two attempts to kill himself and no success, Charley walks to the house he grew up in and finds his late mother standing there, perfectly fine. He spends the day with her, learns secrets that were left in the past and gives the apologies he always regretted never having the chance to give. Fans of Albom’s Tuesdays with Morrie and The Five People You Meet in Heaven will find familiarity in the soul-searching that Chick explores. The uplifting message in this story will resonate with all types of people.   hide

Having read other reviews I feel somewhat inadequate- I too finished it quickly in one sitting and but due more to it's shortness and simplicity than to an inability to put it down. There were indeed some gems of quotes but even as a mum who's experienced loss. I never really got involved or identified with either of the characters and in the last few days since I finished it this is the first...more

Having read other reviews I feel somewhat inadequate- I too finished it quickly in one sitting and but due more to it's shortness and simplicity than to an inability to put it down. There were indeed some gems of quotes but even as a mum who's experienced loss. I never really got involved or identified with either of the characters and in the last few days since I finished it this is the first time I've thought about it. Perhaps I lack the spirituality needed to enjoy it fully?   hide

This book is another proof about the truly powerful and boundless love of a mother that will have you blinking away tears that come freely upon the words that tug at your heart. "Chick" got his chance for one more day with his mother and we know that it would never happen to any of us....or could it? It is best not to put off spending more precious time with those you love and care the most...more

This book is another proof about the truly powerful and boundless love of a mother that will have you blinking away tears that come freely upon the words that tug at your heart. "Chick" got his chance for one more day with his mother and we know that it would never happen to any of us....or could it? It is best not to put off spending more precious time with those you love and care the most and always let them know how you feel about them. Our lives are too short to take every day for granted. Mitch truly knows how to captivate his readers with heartwrenching words.   hide

Very good. This book is quite sad. It does show us that we lose the ones we love to soon in our lives, and often get caught up with trivial things that simply do not matter in life, especially once our loved ones, or we are gone. The book is a reminder to stop, smell the roses, and give some to others.

so touching ~