Book Reviews of For One More Day

Excellent for those who have lost a loved one with unresolved issues between them. It allows you to imagine the conversation you might have had IF you had been given the extra time.

If you had the chance to go back and fix what you did wrong in life, would you take it? This book will make you smile. It will make you wistful. It will make you blink back tears of nostalgia. But most of all, it will make you believe in the eternal power of a mother's love.

Mitch Albom is an author who has a lot to live up to. After such great hits as TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE and THE FIVE PEOPLE YOU MEET IN HEAVNE, I opened my copy of FOR ONE MORE DAY wondering if he'd be able to pull off another winner. The answer, wholeheartedly, is yes.

Albom pays tribute to mothers with the story of Charley "Chick" Benetto, who remembers clearly the words his father told him as a young boy: "You can be a mama's boy or a daddy's boy. But you can't be both."

For most of his life, Chick worked towards being a daddy's boy. Even when his father's love was elusive, it was the one thing he always strove to earn. It wasn't until later that Chick learned, as everyone does, that love not given freely can never be earned, no matter how hard we try.

When Chick's downward spiral leads to an attempted suicide, he's granted the one thing he's always wished for since his mother's death eight years previously--the chance to spend one more day with a mother who always loved him unconditionally, even when he didn't deserve it.

FOR ONE MORE DAY is the story of Chick, but even more so the story of his mother, Posey, a women who sacrificed more, and withstood more heartache, than her children ever knew. And as Chick realizes that he'd made the wrong decision, all those years ago, in becoming a daddy's boy, he's also given the chance to forgive himself, and, ultimately, become a better person.

This is an emotional and heartfelt read, every bit as good as Mr. Albom's previous releases. In recent articles I've read negative comments about the author being "too sentimental" in his writings; all I can say to that is that when sentimentality starts being a crime, we're all in trouble.

It is a great book and re-establishes a desire to live your life, no matter what happens.

I loved this book. How the main character has ruined his life then suddenly has an experience which leaves him looking at his life in a different way, is very profound to say the least. I have passed this book on to friends who I know will enjoy it as much as I did.

A good, quick read. Talks about the relationship between mother and son and all the 'what-ifs' you have after someone dies.

Fabulous read! Albom as usual makes us cry and enjoy it at the same time! This is the story of one mans journey...trying to right a wrong...He finds himself at the end of his rope when a miraculous day begins with his dead mother. He begins to unravel his life as he views it from his moms point of view. A must read and reread!

I might be the only person who is brave enough to call this book what it was to me: just like every other Albom book. It was nice, but if you've read one, you don't need to read the others. It was sweet and trite and fabulous for old lady book clubs (which is why I read it in the first place).

I liked this book, but not as much as Tuesdays with Morrie. It would make a good mother's day gift, though!

Another great book by Mitch Albom! A great story about anyone in any town. He has the same thoughts as many of us; I guess that's why we love his books. He reaches out to many people.

Awesome book about how he speaks to his mother. I thought I liked Tuesdays with Morrey better but I really could not put this book down. It tells about a baseballs player life from alcoholism to break up of his marriage and loosing touch with his daughter. He ends up in a car accident because of his drinking,depression. In this he is out and speaks to his dead mother reliving his past it gives him a renewed life where he spends time with his daughter and exwife. He ends up with second chances to live a life before he dies from his head injury. Truly a bittersweet story.

Another good Mitch Albom book. His books are short but they sure do say a lot. My heart went out to the mother who tried so hard to provide for her children and was treated like garbage by towns people who couldnt mind their own business and her own son. She never once said anything about her ex husband despite what he did to her. I would recommend this.

Thoughful reading about your days with parents. I read it in a day. It is interesting, sad and a visit with those who have left us. I would recommend it to all. Please, those who have depression or anxiety problems pass this one on to another book which will bring you into another world or place.

I didn't feel that this was as good as Albom's previous books. It took me a while to get hooked into. The end brought me back into it and I did shed a few tears. (but that's no surprise with me) I would recommend this book to others.

what a fabulous book!! this author really makes you think about things!! Loved it

This was a good read, a bit on the sad side in typical Mitch Albom fashion. It is about a man with many problems and regrets who tries to end his life. His mother, who has been dead for eight years, helps him forgive himself and put his life back on track, a heartwarming story about a mother's love, proving that you can't really lose your loved ones if they are in your heart.

Another "thinker" book. Very easy to read and makes you really think about your life.

A very unusual story, but entertaining and thought-provoking. Very quick and easy to read.

This was a quick, satisfactory read. It left a good feeling behind after I finished it. It's sweet while still realistic. I quite liked it.

Great story, heartwarming and eye opening. I really enjoyed it.

Written in that unique Albom style that draws you in to listen to the story. Get a cup of tea and find a seat, a great read.

simply told, sentimental, and profoundly true, this is a contemporary American fable that will be cherished by a vast readership--Publisher's Weekly(starred review)

Excellent book. Could not stop reading!

A very good read-very touching.

You won't put this book down until you have finished !

Moving story about the power of seeing life from more than one person's point of view

I did enjoy this book. It is a quick read and it hits upon the regrets you only see once your are grown. It also puts those regrets in perspective.

Interesting story, weird, but touching.

Beautiful book that will really make you think. Mitch Albom really knows how to tug at your heart strings and reach for the kleenex.

good Mitch Albom book - quick read - touching story

i enjoyed this book! quick read too, so extra bonus!

I enjoyed this. It was a quick read.

inspirational

Great, easy, fast summer read! Highly recommend the book!

If you could go back and spend one more day with your mom who had passed away--what would you say? Chick had this chance and he did spend one more day with his mom. Things weren't exactley as he thought they were. He got to see a little more what his mom was really feeling and hear her thoughts. This book will make you realize what you might really think is important --isn't. Great book. So very glad i read it.

THIS IS A VERY TOUCHING STORY THAT MAKES YOU WONDER IF CERTAIN ACTIONS OR DECISIONS WE MAKE CAN BE RESOLVED IF WE WERE ABLE TO HAVE JUST ONE MORE CHANCE TO DO IT DIFFERENTLY.IF YOU HAVE RECENTLY EXPERIENCED THE DEATH OF A LOVED ONE THAN THIS BOOK WILL GIVE YOU SOME HOPE.

This just wasn't what I thought it would be. I love the idea behind the story, but I didn't find the main character to be very endearing.

what would you do , if you could see a lost loved one for one more day?

Excellent book. Who hasn't thought about their past and ones they have lost and hoped to have just one more day with them.

Chick (main character) is not necessarily a likeable person, but I found myself liking him and rooting for him. Extremely emoitional and I think it is a keeper. Yes - it is a bit similar to Mitch's other books, but if you liked the other ones you will enjoy this too.

NOTE: I have seen the made-for-tv movies on all of his books and I don't think that it does them justice. Read the book - forget the movie!

didn't see what all the fuss was about

This is a wonderful story! Mitch Albom has such skill in story telling! The plot is well developed and the pace is excellent. Definitely a page turner!!!

This is a beautifully written book to which anyone who has ever loved their mother can relate.

Precious and meaningful story. If you have lost a loved one, this is a fantasy you may want to imagine yourself in. A+ and Heartwarming.

A lesson for living your life. Such a wonderful book. Enjoyed it so much!

really made me cry just to look into another persons life and see why they even thought about suicide and the hurdles

IF YOU HAD THE CHANCE TO CHANGE SOMETHING WOULD YOU TAKE IT?? ESPECIALLY IF ITS WITH A LOST LOVED ONE.GREAT READ.

Another good book by Albom. It has a great message to it, as all his recent books do. It is also a quick, easy read.

This is a great book. It really makes you think about how precious every moment is.

I loved this book. It made me smile and cry.

Makes you think-laugh-cry-PRAY!

Another fine verythoughtful book on everyday life and philosophy

EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!! Must read, quick read!!!! Fabulous author

sad, touching, and one of my new favorites!!

Very good book. Quick read. We all wish we had one more day...

Another one of Albom’s quick read stories, enjoyable and emotional. The story leads you thru the choices we make each day of our lives and the domino effect that follows.

This was a great book; a real tear-jerker.

Charley Benetto has ruined his life. He has become a self-absorbed and distant alcoholic, so much so that his daughter doesn't even invite him to her wedding. Feeling like he has nothing left to live for, Charley drives back to his hometown to end his life, the town where he lived when his father left his mother and his anger towards his mother started. Before he dies though, he sees his mother again, although that's impossible, since his mother died years ago. He is confused, and filled with guilt and shame, but is given one more day with her to correct some of the wrongs from his past and understand more about his mom and her life.

This is a beautiful story about life and death and love.

Renette Davis

Very Good. I read the book in a few short hours.

the book in brand new....i was so anxious to read it....it was a good book.

EXCELLENT!! Keep a box of tissues nearby!

Mother's love

Great book, if only we could have "one more day"

Another great book by Mitch Albom - makes you realize what's really important.

GOOD READ

What I like best about Mitch Albom's books is that they don't drag on. He gets right to the point effectivly. Another great story

I liked it. It makes you think about that one person you wish you had that day with before they died

This book really moved me - and wish for 'one more day'!

"If you had the chance, just one chance, to go back and fix what you did wrong in life, would you take it? And if you did, would you be big enough to stand it? Mitch Albom, in this new book, once again demonstrates why he is one of my favorite writers: a fearless explorer of the wishful and magical, he is also a devout believer in the power of love. For One More Day will make you smile. It will make you wistful. It will make you blink back tears of nostalgia. But most of all, it will make you believe in the eternal power of a mother's love."
--James McBride, author of The Color of Water

Easy read, good story. Kept me guessing with a couple neat twists.

Good story made for a fast read.

Very touching story of getting one more chance.

Great book and very fast read!!!

Good Book.

This really grabbed me - I read it in a few hours. Worth the read.

Thought this book was excellent. Still liked Tuesdays With Morrie better, but a great read.

This book is excellent. It brings tears to your eyes and makes you see the world in a whole new light

mitch albom is back with his touching writing..along the lines of the 5 people you meet in heaven and even better than tuesdays with morrie!

This book has received mixed reviews, but from being on the side where I wish I could have "one more day", I found it to be remarkable.

Not as good as his previous works. He raises some good points, but this kind of fell flat for me.

For One More Day is the story of a mother and a son, and a relationship that lasts a lifetime and beyond. It explores the question: What would you do if you could spend one more day with a loved one?

Wonderful Book!!

My favorite Mitch Albom book...It really makes you think about family. I read it in one evening and was very moving to me.
Excellent

Mitch Album wrote another tear jerker, I loved this book. It's about his mother, who passed away, and him getting another day with her.

Enjoyable, quick read. Another great book by Mitch Albom.

Oh this book was so good I finished it in one day and it made me think of my mom and grandmother as well. For never take your friends and family member's for granted for I did with my grandmother and now with her not here I wish I could go back and change things for this book was so good I hope they make a movie out of this one.

The Five People You Meet in Heave was an excellent movie.

Enlightening as Mitch Albom usually is.

Incredibly moving story! A definite tear-jerker!

It was good - but not as good as the hype made it out to be (IMHO).

Excellent!!

One of my book clubs chose this book to read for next month's reading. I grudgingly purchased it and painfully read it. *laugh* Okay, I admit it, I didn't like Tuesdays With Morrie. There. I said it. My problem with For One More Day is that it's so obviously written to evoke emotion that the story seems so secondary to seeing how many Kleenex the author can force you through. It was also SO predictible so instead of grabbing the hankies, I was grabbing for the caffeine. From the first few chapters, I knew the entire story for the most part. Yes, the very last epilogue gives you a little "ohhhhhhhhh..." but still, nothing really death defying going on there either.

I'm glad it was a short book. The main character was dry, the whole concept was too much, and the writing was too wrought with emotion.

Two words sum up this book for me - TOO MUCH.

A heartwarming story about a man who goes back to talk with his mother just one more time. It's very touching.

If you had the chance, just one chance, to go back and Fix what you did wrong in life, would you take it? And if you did, would you be big enough to stand it? Mitch Albom, in this new book, once again demonstrates why he is one of my favorite writers: a fearless explorer of the wishful and magical, he is also a devout believer in the power of love. "For one more Day" will make you smile. It will make you wistful. It will make you blink back tears of nostalgia. But most of all, it will make you believe in the eternal power of a mother's love.
--from the back of the book, writen by James McBride

Heartwarming book that will no doubt lead to a bit of soul searching on the part of everyone who reads it.

A very fast read, not as good as Tuesdays with Morrie; but was still interesting.

If given a chance to go back and fix something you did wrong in life would you do it? If you have read other Mitch Albom books you will love this one. If not, read all his books, Tuesdays with Morrie and the Five People you meet in heaven.

OK, but I enjoyed "Morrie" and "Heaven" much more.

great little book. easy read.

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