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Publisher: Hyperion 
Release Date:  September 2003
ISBN:  0-7868-6871-6
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Format Reviewed: Hardcover 
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Genre: Fiction / Setting: Contemporary, Heaven 
Reviewed: 2003
Reviewer:  

Lynda E. Lukow

 
Reviewer Notes:  

the five people you meet in heaven
By Mitch Albom

      Eddie's childhood as the son of an abusive gambler left much to be desired. His career in the military ended with an injured knee that deteriorated with age. His childless marriage ended with the premature death of his wife. His dreams of becoming an engineer, rather than a maintenance man at Ruby Pier, died with his father. Why had he been born?

     In order to learn the answer, he must meet five people in heaven. The Blue Man, an attraction at The World's Most Curious Citizens finds an interesting way to tell Eddie that some must die in order for others to live. The Captain teaches the true meaning of sacrifice. Ruby explains the importance of freeing the soul from anger. Marguerite shows Eddie true love. Tala brings the lessons altogether and introduces Eddie to peace.

     The five people you meet in heaven is an uplifting, inspirational novel bound to make anyone who doubts the importance of his or her existence feel better. It reinforces the theories that there are no random acts, and that we are all somehow connected to each other. I highly recommend this work-just be sure to have tissues handy.