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The eagerly awaited new bestseller.
An inspirational novel in the vein of FOR ONE MORE DAY.
From the author who's inspired millions worldwide with books like TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE and THE FIVE PEOPLE YOU MEET IN HEAVEN comes his most imaginative novel yet, THE TIME KEEPER - a compelling fable about the first man on earth to count the hours. The man who became Father Time.
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 mission: 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.
About the Author
An internationally renowned best-selling author of nine books, Mitch Albom is a journalist, screenwriter, playwright, radio and television broadcaster and musician.
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It took me half way through the book until I started to enjoy it.
Loved the short chapters.
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A book that makes you stop & think. Easy to follow & a quick read. Maybe a bit light, I got to the end too soon. It will appeal to a range of ages, from late teens to adults.
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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]
ISBN: 9781847442253
ISBN-10: 1847442250
Audience:
General
Format:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 240
Published: 4th September 2012
Dimensions (cm): 19.8 x 12.6
x 2.3
Weight (kg): 0.322
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