Mitch Albom Libri

Nel 1995 l'autore vede intervistato in TV un suo vecchio professore di college con cui ha perso i contatti e che ha avuto influenza sulla sua vita. Le trasmissioni riscuotono un successo enorme e migliaia di persone gli scrivono per ricevere parole di saggezza e di conforto. Scosso, vergognandosi del proprio lungo silenzio, Albom si decide infine ad andare a trovare l'anziano professore, ormai gravemente malato. Insieme dibattono dei temi più vari: l'amore, il denaro, la morte, i valori, la famiglia, il perdono, e ogni volta l'autore esce arricchito da quelle chiacchierate illuminanti e rivelatrici.

Eddie, vecchio e solo, ha avuto una vita come quella di tanti altri. È il giorno del suo ottantatreesimo compleanno e nel luna park in cui lavora una bambina è rimasta intrappolata nella grande ruota panoramica e rischia di cadere. Eddie si arrampica per aiutarla, ma scivola, precipita e muore. Si risveglia in cielo e scopre che il paradiso è il luogo in cui ciascuno di noi incontrerà cinque persone che gli sveleranno il senso della propria vita. Ascoltando i racconti dei cinque maestri (uno dei quali è la moglie Marguerite, morta molti anni prima), Eddie rivedrà sotto una nuova luce tutto il suo passato e capirà che anche la sua umile esistenza ha avuto un ruolo necessario nell'ordine delle cose

Set against the backdrop of the German occupation of Greece, this novel delves into themes of complicity, responsibility, and redemption. It weaves a poignant narrative that challenges characters to confront their moral choices during a time of turmoil. The story is crafted by Mitch Albom, known for his ability to blend fiction with deep emotional insights, inviting readers to reflect on the complexities of human nature and the impact of one's actions in the face of adversity.

Chika Jeune was born three days before the devastating earthquake that decimated Haiti in 2010. She spent her infancy in extreme poverty, and when her mother died giving birth to a baby brother, Chika was brought to the Have Faith Haiti Orphanage that Mitch and his wife, Janine operate. Chika's arrival made a quick impression. Brave and self-assured, even as a three-year-old, she delighted the other kids and teachers. But at age five, Chika was suddenly diagnosed with a terminal disease that no doctor in Haiti could help with. Mitch and Janine took Chika to America, hoping that treatment there would enable her to go back home. Instead, Chika became a permanent part of their lives, as they embarked on a two-year, around-the-world journey to find a cure. As Chika's boundless optimism and humour taught Mitch the joys of caring for a child, he learnt that a relationship built on love, no matter what blows it takes, can never be lost. This is Mitch Albom at his most poignant, powerful and personal. Chika is a celebration of a girl, her adoptive guardians, and the incredible bond they formed - a devastatingly beautiful portrait of what it means to be a family, regardless of how it is made.

"What if you got to do everything in your life -twice? The heart of Mitch Albom's newest novel is a love story that dares to explore how our unchecked desires might mean losing what we've had all along"-- Provided by publisher.

Maybe it was a grandparent, or a teacher or a colleague. Someone older, patient and wise, who understood you when you were young and searching, and gave you sound advice to help you make your way through it. For Mitch Albom, that person was Morrie Schwartz, his college professor from nearly twenty years ago. Maybe, like Mitch, you lost track of this mentor as you made your way, and the insights faded. Wouldn't you like to see that person again, ask the bigger questions that still haunt you? Mitch Albom had that second chance. He rediscovered Morrie in the last months of the older man's life. Knowing he was dying of ALS - or motor neurone disease - Mitch visited Morrie in his study every Tuesday, just as they used to back in college. Their rekindled relationship turned into one final 'class': lessons in how to live. --front flap

The story revolves around Frankie Presto, a legendary guitarist whose extraordinary talent shapes his journey through life. Set against a backdrop of music and the connections we forge, the narrative explores the profound impact of artistry on our experiences and relationships. Through Frankie's adventures, the novel delves into themes of destiny, the power of music, and the transformative nature of talent, highlighting how the bands we join—both literal and metaphorical—define our paths.

Exploring profound themes of love, this novel weaves together the relationships between a man and a woman, an artist and his mentor, and a musician with his divine gift. It offers a unique narrative that delves into the complexities of these connections, showcasing the transformative power of love in various forms. The story is acclaimed for its originality and emotional depth, making it a standout work in Mitch Albom's literary collection.

As the novel opens, Annie is marrying Paulo. But when her wedding night day ends in an unimaginable accident, Annie finds herself on her own heavenly journey, and an inevitable reunion with Eddie