This was a nice reminder that we are not in control of time and as soon as we wish to speed it up or slow it down, we aren’t living in the present moment. There are three stories in one that are all connected in this book. I have a 10-year-old that I read this book with, and he understood it all clearly, though I don’t think it was written for adults, but still; it was written to remind us about being present in a not so in-your-face kind of way. I really liked it ! 5 stars!
Editorial Reviews
Review
For Albom fans, this adult fairytale will inspire and satisfy readers in search of a more meditative approach to life in a fast-paced yet wonderful world Irish Independent The theme of the book is not so much that we should gain more time, but that we should spend the time we have more wisely. And in that there is certainly a message for us all Irish Catholic This is an unforgettable story, poignant, inspirational and beautifully written. Splendid Image magazine –This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Favorite Excerpt:
‘Birds are not late. A dog does not check its watch. Deer do not fret over passing birthdays.’ P 7
‘Mankind is connected in ways it does not understand—even in dreams.’ p 73
“It is never too late or too soon. It is when it is supposed to be.” P 78
“You marked the minutes,” the old man said. “But did you use them wisely? To be still? To cherish? To be grateful? To lift and be lifted?” P 78
‘Sometimes, when you are not getting the love you want, giving makes you think you will.’ P 112
“We all yearn for what we have lost. But sometimes, we forget what we have.” P 132
‘A heart weighs more when it splits in two; it crashes in the chest like a broken plane.’ P 144
‘And when hope is gone, time is punishment.’ P 160
‘But hurting ourselves to inflict pain on others is just another cry to be loved.’ P 190
Time is not something you give back. The very next moment may be an answer to your prayer. To deny that is to deny the most important part of the future.” “What’s that?” “Hope.” P 195
“With endless time, nothing is special. With no loss or sacrifice, we can’t appreciate what we have.” P 205
“There is a reason God limits our days.” “Why?” “To make each one precious.” P 206
‘Man wants to own his existence. But no one owns time.” P 207
‘When you are measuring life, you are not living it.’ P 207
‘But fates are connected in ways we don’t understand.’ P 209
Mass Market Paperback: 240 pages
Publisher: Hachette Books; Reprint edition (October 27, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0316311537
ISBN-13: 978-0316311533
Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 0.8 x 6.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars 2,710 customer reviews
About the Author:
Mitch Albom is an internationally renowned author, screenwriter, playwright, nationally syndicated columnist, broadcaster and musician. He is the author of six consecutive number one New York Times bestsellers–including Tuesdays with Morrie, the bestselling memoir of all time–and his books have collectively sold more than thirty-five million copies in forty-five languages. Four of his books have been made into Emmy Award-winning and critically-acclaimed television movies. He has founded eight charities in Detroit and Haiti, where he operates an orphanage. He lives with his wife, Janine, in Michigan. Learn more at http://www.mitchalbom.com and http://www.mitchalbomcharities.org
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