Amusement park mechanic Eddie dies in attempt to save a little girl from a falling park ride. Beyond his death, Eddie meets five people from his life, familiar and unknown, who have influenced his life in some way. Each of these people teach him one lesson to be learned from the life he led, revealing shocking relations between distant people and connecting Eddie's world into one.

Those still seeking the meaning of life; a short book to pass some time; an inspiring and thoughtful story to awaken their imagination

Mitch Albom's realistic settings and situations. In comparison to Eddie's struggles, the passing time and seemingly unaffected reality comes off as bittersweet, but contains depth not usually found in such stories.

Enlightened, and more questioning about the life beyond ours on Earth.

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