About the book:
In Mitch Albom's newest work of fiction, the inventor of the world's first clock is punished for trying to measure God's greatest gift. He is banished to a cave for centuries and forced to listen to the voices of all who come after him seeking more days, more years.
Eventually, with his soul nearly broken, Father Time is granted his freedom, along with a magical hourglass and a mision: a chance to redeem himself by teaching two earthly people the true meaning of time.
He returns to our world -- now dominated by the hour-counting he so innocently began -- and commences a journey with two unlikely partners: one a teenage girl who is about to give up on life, the other a wealthy old businessman who wants to live forever. To save himself, he must save them both. And stop the world to do so.
Told in Albom's signature spare, evocative prose, this remarkably original tale will inspire readers everywhere to reconsider their own notions of time, how they spend it and how precious it truly is.
What I say:
I usually don't like Mitch Albom's writings. But I saw his interview on "Good Morning America" and thought I'd give it a try. I am SO GLAD I did. This is one of the top three books I have ever read. Oh my how good it is. I read it in one day. ONE DAY! I just could not put it down.
Very seldom do Joe and I like the same book. We have totally different tastes. But I told him he had to read this and he read it in one day also and LOVED IT.
So what I am saying, folks, is READ THIS BOOK. I highly recommend it.
Oh Boy!
ReplyDeleteAnother book recommendation from my favorite Librarian!
You can't get any better then that.
Two thumbs up, yours and Joe's.
Great to know! Thanks for sharing this info. about the book. That's awesome! :)
ReplyDeletePS--I hope your week is going well!