Mitch Albom’s novel is an homage to the enduring power of a mother’s love, a love so strong it can transcend even death. The moral of the story is not particularly original and plot is far from being unique, yet sentimental readers will find this one enjoyable and uplifting. So take it for what it is, a nostalgic travel back to childhood of a man, so miserable it’s hard to believe he ever was a child. ... read more

Divorced, alcoholic, ex-baseball player is on the rocks financially, socially and spiritually but the final blow comes when his beloved daughter does not invite him to her wedding. Chick sees no point in continuing his miserable life and attempts suicide. He goes back to the modest home where he grew up with his family before the family was ruined when his dad deserted them. Chick finds his mom in the house, even though he he knows she died ten years ago, but she is there cooking his food, sharing stories, giving advice. The reader learns about all the times Chick’s mom stood up for him and all the times he let her down. The writing is smooth and poignant, the memories both joyful and sad. Chick has the unheard of luxury of being able to spend just one more day with his mother, having the chance to ask questions about things that have bothered him, finding out at last why his father left, and much more.