For One More Day

By: Mitch Albom

Narrated by: Mitch Albom

From the author of The Five People You Meet in Heaven and Tuesdays with Morrie, a new novel that millions of fans have been waiting for.
"Every family is a ghost story . . ."
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.

He makes a midnight ride to his small hometown, with plans to do himself in. But upon failing even to do that, he staggers back to his old house, only to make an astonishing discovery. His mother--who died eight years earlier--is still living there, and welcomes him home as if nothing ever happened.

What follows is the one "ordinary" day so many of us yearn for, a chance to make good with a lost parent, to explain the family secrets, and to seek forgiveness. Somewhere between this life and the next, Charley learns the astonishing things he never knew about his mother and her sacrifices. And he tries, with her tender guidance, to put the crumbled pieces of his life back together.

Through Albom's inspiring characters and masterful storytelling, readers will newly appreciate those whom they love--and may have thought they'd lost--in their own lives. For One More Day is a book for anyone in a family, and will be cherished by Albom's millions of fans worldwide.©2006 Mitch Albom; (P)2006 Mitch Albom

Good little read.

What made the experience of listening to For One More Day the most enjoyable?

The story was one that everyone can have somewhat of a relationship to.

Who was your favorite character and why?

The mother.

Which character – as performed by Mitch Albom – was your favorite?

No favorites here.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Not extreme. Say, tugs at your heartstrings.

Any additional comments?

Worth the time, but not over the top.

Heartwarming and a bit cliche

There are no big surprises or real twists here, and nothing much that will make your pulse quicken, but it's a sweet celebration of a mother's love for her son and how we come to understand our parents better when we are adults. If you know what this book is going into it, and you choose it, you will probably enjoy it.

True Lessons

Another great story about death and Life. We all have to figure out how to age well. This book helps.

We shouldnt have to die or be near death to live the truth. Today so many lead fake lives of lies. This is why we all crave the truth that President Trump speaks every day

His mother’s unconditional love

This is a beautiful story showing a mother’s unconditional love and in the end, forgiveness.

A beautiful second chance.

Would you listen to For One More Day again? Why?

Absolutely! Because is a beautiful story. With a very important lesson that nobody should forget; however we all take for granted all the people, places and circumstances that matter the most. Is a beautiful reminder.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I don't remember her name but it was the cleaning lady. She saw things for what they were. People of limited resources most of the time see the best of anything, and she was just that. A wise woman who saw people and not material things.

Which scene was your favorite?

When the main character ""survived" all of his suicide attempts. He needed to learn and to see his mom one more time.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I had a all kind of emotions and reactions. I laughed, I cried, It made me call my mother, but in general I think it made me a better person.

Any additional comments?

I love Mitch Album's books, I love the fact that he puts the emotions in which he wrote the book on his reading. I love audible because I don't waste my time anymore with radio stations and commercials. I learned everyday a bit more. And the best is that I can re-visit my library and listen to my beautiful treasures as much as I want. Audio books are the best invention. Thank you. :)