Mitch Albom

In an inspirational debut novel by the author of Tuesdays with Morrie, Charles ""Chick"" Benetto, grieving over the death of his mother, uses alcohol as a crutch to deal with his loneliness, isolation, and depression and the disintegration of his life, until an encounter with his mother's ghost brings him new awareness and leads him to attempt to put his life back together.

For One More Day

Haley

def not my fave of his, but still inspiring, and makes me miss my mom even more!

amada ♡

Steph Lodico

This honestly felt very average to me, read more like a YA novel. It was a cool concept and I really enjoyed having this glimpse into someone’s very personal and emotional parental story, but it was missing depth—and it was pretty short, so there was room to change that—which minimizes the impact it had on me. I think that’s a fairly personalized opinion though because I can see how this would be really meaningful to people who see their parents reflected here while they are still alive. But for me, I would’ve needed to see more of Chick after that day and his relationship to his daughter and ex-wife to really get something from it.

This took me a while to get through. Just not as captivating as other books I’ve read by this author. Not awful but not super engaging for me. 

Kendall Munson

Kirsten Simkiss

As the book I read just prior to this was The Five People You Meet In Heaven, I can't help but feel that this was a very similar story with a very similar message and a very similar main character. However, I found this book more emotionally impactful and more relatable than the other. In fact, they even link up. The mother of Chick in this book was the cousin of Joe and Eddie from The Five People. It was so similar that it's almost hard to see them as separate works. The formatting is the same. The writing style is just as simple. The subject material is similar, though with some minor differences - namely that Chick didn't die. (Who knows! Maybe he'll go on to meet five people anyway.)

I wasn't in love with this book, but I enjoyed it well enough to read it through in one sitting. I rounded what I would have given 3.5 stars up to 4 for Goodreads. It was certainly worth the read and was much more relatable for me than The Five People You Meet In Heaven, even as a 26 year old woman who's never been good at sports. This is because the relationship between parent and child is always fraught with turmoil and laughter. You grate on each others nerves. You say hurtful things. You love them and you make them laugh. That's how family is. Even when things are a little rough between you, you still love them.

The moral of the story is, as I said, very similar to The Five People You Meet In Heaven, but with some small newer nuances. While there is certainly an element of forgiveness in For One More Day, it's more about appreciating those who love you and never taking their love for granted. 

It's a very nice book, certainly, though dark and exploring some dark themes. Suicide is a prominent topic in this book, so please be advised when heading into reading this book. Alcoholism is also a very notable issue for both the main character and his father. There are also other elements in the story that I won't mention so I don't give away any spoilers, but this is probably not the best book for a child of any age to read even though the vocabulary is simple. Ultimately, if you are a parent, you know your child better than I and can either recommend it to them or attempt to dissuade them. If the language content is a concern, trust me when I say that it is actually very simple reading.

Shrouk Shafie

"And if my mother said it, I believed it."
What an awesome book. It touched my heart so deeply. It really can be a life changer.

Sian Wadey

I didn't like it as much as The Five People You Meet In Heaven, but I still thought it was great. It was recommended to me by a teacher, and the story isn't about the ending it's about the journey that the lead character takes. In fact, I'd like to read it again simply because of all the little details.

Jaymie Lemke

Another story that I was really anxious to read. Left me disappointed. Glad it was a quick read, as I didn't even like the main character. Perhaps that was the point?

This book was an easy read, but it told a very important and significant story. The plot was touching and the writing was beautiful.

Shannon Arputharaj

"And I realized when you look at your mother, you are looking at the purest love you will ever know". 

I love the openness of this book. All the faults and all the damage is exposed; you really should hate the main character. It doesn't sugarcoat the truth, it only explains a situation that had many sides. In this way, the novel was incredibly insightful and incredibly honest. 

Granted, I have been super blessed to have a mother like the one portrayed. Many families don't have parents who care as much. I recommend this novel to anyone leaving for home for an extended period of time. It'll make you appreciate what you have. Like all of Albom's books, it'll help you understand and make better use of your time on earth.

Princess del Castillo

daisy

this book got me crying and i miss my mom even more after reading this. a must read!

Caitlin Berger

I would give this 3 and a half stars if I could! I did enjoy this book a lot, it was a very fast and easy read. The themes and messages were interesting and meaningful. In the end, for me, it was just a good book to read, nothing more, nothing less. If it's on your to-read list, go for it! If not, it's not such a huge loss.

Amira

adrielle

Maria youngberg 

In his highly anticipated new novel, Albom tenderly explores the themes of family, divorce and regrets, and the wish that we could have just one more day with a lost loved one.

For One More Day

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