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    For One More Day

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    Mitch Albom mesmerized readers around the world with his number one New York Times best sellers, The Five People You Meet in Heaven and Tuesdays with Morrie. Now he returns with a beautiful, haunting novel about the family we love and the chances we miss.

    For One More Day is the story of a mother and a son, and a relationship that covers a lifetime and beyond. It explores the question: What would you do if you could spend one more day with a lost loved one?

    As a child, Charley "Chick" Benetto was told by his father, "You can be a mama's boy or a daddy's boy, but you can't be both." So he chooses his father, only to see the man disappear when Charley is on the verge of adolescence. Decades later, Charley is a broken man. His life has been crumbled by alcohol and regret. He loses his job. He leaves his family. He hits bottom after discovering his only daughter has shut him out of her wedding. And he decides to take his own life.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHachette Audio
    Release dateSep 26, 2006
    ISBN9781401394158
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    Reviews for For One More Day

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    • 2/5
      A quick undemanding read, but not very engaging and overly sentimental.
    • 4/5
      A nice story about a son’s relationship with his mother. Shows both the good and the bad. I read this in one sitting. It makes me want to be a better person.
    • 2/5
      The protagonist relates an experience with his deceased mother. She relates some tragic events of his life and upbringing that answer some behaviors of others in his family. I was disappointed that he did not relate more of the "experience" rather than the "events".
    • 4/5
      Another wonderful story by this author showing the importance of families, forgiveness and the eternal love of a mother. A touching read.
    • 2/5
      The first two Mitch Albom books both dealt with the sad topics of death. He wrote them in a way that showed how good life can be and how death can be seen as a new beginning. This story is of a suicide attempt where the protagonist wakes up for one more day with his long dead mother. The rest of the story recounts all of the terrible moments of his life. When the main character inevitably wakes up, the story pretty much ends and the whole message of the story ends without a good pick me up. I was very disappointed in this sad story and think that Albom has run out of ideas.
    • 3/5
      I wish I could give this book to Gavin and have him read it. Maybe someday when he is older. Filled with such good insight. This poor boy chased after his dad's approval all his life, and treated his mom like crap. Later he grows up and sees all the story, not just part. Listened on audio, read by author.. great!
    • 4/5
      This book reminded me a lot of Calico Joe, by John Grisham. Both stories are centered around mediocre, or at least not first-rate baseball players trying to work out their place in the world and their relationships with their parents and their past. Both are rather sappy, too, but not too terribly sappy.
    • 5/5
      I expected to hate this book - 'what if you could spend one more day with your dead mother'. It sounded schmaltzy, weep-inducing and full-on syrup overload. I suppose it was all those things, but it was also a brilliant read which I would have read in one sitting if circumstances had allowed. I had to get up really early this morning, and it was already way past my bedtime last night, but I kept telling myself "Just one more chapter...". This went on for over an hour. This afternoon I was devastated as I thought I'd get to finish it on my commute from work but a neighbour chose to sit beside me and chat on the bus instead.My point is, this is one of those books that you don't have to think too hard about. From the first page you're 'in', and it's a gallop thereafter. If you've recently lost a parent this book may be too raw, but on the other hand it may give you some comfort and remind you that parents don't judge us the way we judge ourselves. They know that sometimes we're just busy living our lives.A quick, beautiful read with some simple messages: it's never too late to right wrongs in your life, and your mother loves you no matter what. Amen to that.4.5 stars - this is no literary masterpiece, but it's addictive nonetheless. Maybe it's all that sugary syrup...
    • 5/5
      Its a very great story and I should say its highly recommended to all teenagers especially! I love the way Mitch Albom write a chapter to chapter of how Chick interact with himself to stand up the chance he got to fix all the wrongdoing. Mitch succeed to make me tear apart in some chapter and the fact, I finish up this fiction in one night!
    • 4/5
      was sad to hear it was not a true story; but was very heart warming none the less
    • 5/5
      I LOVED IT.

      I loved the little twist in the end, I loved how the story was written, I loved how it unfolded.
      I loved how it made you think twice of your actions after reading it, and probably make you appreciate the people in your life more.

      It is very simply written, but carries an amazing message. Like Charley, there is someone I deeply cared about who died without me having a chance to say goodbye. The second last chapter touched my heart deeply and throughout reading that chapter, I had my ballet teacher, Mr Gino, in my mind. I couldn't help thinking of all the things I would say to him if I had One More Day. I felt like going to my mum's room, at 5.30 in the morning, just to hug her and thank her for all that she's done for me; not like I haven't told her before, though.

      I felt like just telling everyone what they mean to me after reading this book. This is a book that touches you deeply, and leaves a lasting impact in your life.
      Well, at least I think so.

      If I ever come across other books from Mitch, I'm definitely buying them.
    • 3/5
      A quick, easy, enjoyable read.
    • 3/5
      I always think Mitch Albom's books are going to be too sappy. Then I succomb and read them, usually by suggestion. And they make me cry and I love them.

      This one fit the ticket.
    • 2/5
      "Let me guess, you want to know why I tried to kill myself?" For Albom is loaded by writing mere fucking book reports. Evaluating this book is akin to ingesting sourly perished pancakes along with acidic decaffeinated java. Argghh!!!
    • 3/5
      I quite liked this book, but not as much as I expected to. The idea behind it is lovely, and the whole concept is something which I'm sure pretty much everybody can relate to. I felt it lacked any sort of definite structure and seemed a little all over the place, though.
    • 4/5
      A heartwarming story about the power of a mother's love. The interactions between a mother and her son seem spot on.
    • 2/5
      This is another Mitch Albom thought provoking book.Charley Benetto is one messed up fellow. His father ran out on them when he was quite young. His father had asked Charley to choose to be a mama's boy or his. Charley chose to follow his father and it was the wrong choice.His dad was fixated on Baseball. Charley tried to continue that fath even after his dad and mom divorced. It led him to a full college scholarship. then Dad appeared again and convinced him to leave college and chase pro ball. He made it to one inning of the world series then blew out his knee in spring training. He kept chasing the dream, but it didn't quite work. His dad disappeared once again - until he was old enough to really know better. It was one more phone call to go to an old - timers game. He left his Mom's party to travel to the game with his dad. His mom died of a heart attack the next day.Now the guilt has destroyed him He decided to kill himself - he drove to his old home town and had a head on collision. He was thrown from the car and came to climbing the water tower. He climbed to the top and jumped off in a 2nd attempt. As he came to again he saw his mother on the ball field and thus starts this one more day with mom. As he goes to and fro with his mom their story comes out and he hears again and again how his mom believes in him and loves him. That's the bottom line - love. As his mom helps others get ready to pass over - Charley hears his own story again. It's an interesting book about parental love and commitment. This was our December Book club.12/06
    • 5/5
      I love this story. It's not a long read but the message is loud and clear. Guys should read it too, it mentions baseball! This book is heart-warming and will make you look at your family in a different light. I cried at times because it was just so sweet or sad at points. This would be a great book for teenager to read through those rebellious years. The author in general is an amazing writer.
    • 3/5
      Very nice book! The kind you can read in one sitting and leaves you with a warm feeling inside of you than only a mother can give.
    • 4/5
      Chick Benetto has made a mess of his life, and decides to end it. In the process, though, he finds his long-dead mother, and spends one more day with her, learning about life--his, hers, and in general. Maybe a sappy book, maybe unrealistic--still, it was a very heartwarming read.
    • 4/5
      What would you do if you could have another day to spend with someone near and dear who had died? I think we'd all love to have that opportunity. Would it be your parent, your spouse, your sibling or your best friend? Or do you believe that they are still near you? My mother died almost 8 years ago and my father over 30 years ago. And yet, I think of them and remember their love and lessons all the time. Sometimes I've felt them very near to me.So, in a way, Mitch Albom is preaching to the converted here. But it never hurts to be reminded of how precious our days with our loved ones are. And it certainly never hurts to be reminded how much parents (or at least most parents) care for their children.
    • 4/5
      We say it a lot....'if only I could have one more day with....' Chick gets his chance-one more day with his mother who died several years earlier. He gets to bask in her love, clear some things up, and say 'i'm sorry.' This book will give the reader 'one more day' before it is too late.
    • 4/5
      Mitch Albom does it again. For One More Day pulls at the heart strings and makes you truly wonder what would you do if you were givin the chance to have one more day with a lost love one.
    • 5/5
      This book is a wonderful book. Very moving and shows the pure love of our mothers. As well as the sacrifice all mothers do for their children. This is the only love that can save us from any misfortune. We should never be angry with them, we should never treat them unkindly, since the word mom is the most powerful word you would ever hear in your life. As the book notes, if you want to count the time you wish to be your mother, it will be a lifetime. God bless my mother and may she live her life with love and prosperity and may I have the power to be the son that she wished me to be. If I had done anything wrong or said any inappropriate thing I wish she forgives me. And I'm sure she will. I love you mom.
    • 4/5
      Hear is an interesting story connected to sports...what else could you expect from a sports writer. Just as in any field of work there are many stories that hold life lessons. The best part is that this is not a preachy text in anyway. The struggles of the protagonist take us through his world and also brings me to be introspective of my world. A great read and good exercise in looking at self.
    • 3/5
      The book was a challenge, although the plot and charecter were good.
    • 3/5
      The concept is fascinating; after all, don't we all wish we could meet (one of) our long lost loved one(s) again?But I have to admit I didn't like the protagonist that much- so yes, this could have been a better read.
    • 4/5
      This book struck very close to home for me. I found a lot of truth in the story and I thought it was well written. After reading this book, I want to read the rest of Mitch Albom's books.
    • 5/5
      It is a great book about mysteries and having a second chance. And fixing things with parents and finding out the family secrets.
    • 2/5
      Quick read. My spiritual friend really loved this book. I thought it was a very nice read but I didn't love it as much as she did. It was like a palette cleanser between dinner courses.