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The book received polarised reviews from critics. Some praised the book heavily, remarking that it was "hugely effective"<ref name="hindu-review" /> and "exceptional"<ref name="quinn-review" />. Other commentators criticised the book as "syrupy"<ref name="nyo-review" /><ref name="ew-review" /> and "lazy, sloppy literature"<ref name="lx-review" />. Nevertheless, the book sold well, making it to the top of the [[New York Times Best Seller list]].<ref name="rmw-best" /> |
The book received polarised reviews from critics. Some praised the book heavily, remarking that it was "hugely effective"<ref name="hindu-review" /> and "exceptional"<ref name="quinn-review" />. Other commentators criticised the book as "syrupy"<ref name="nyo-review" /><ref name="ew-review" /> and "lazy, sloppy literature"<ref name="lx-review" />. Nevertheless, the book sold well, making it to the top of the [[New York Times Best Seller list]].<ref name="rmw-best" /> |
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| Author | Mitch Albom |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Philosophical novel |
| Publisher | Hyperion (publisher) |
Publication date | 26 September 2006 |
| Media type | Print hardcover and paperback |
| Pages | 208 |
| ISBN | ISBN 1401303277 Parameter error in {{ISBNT}}: invalid character |
| OCLC | 70043491 |
| 813/.6 22 | |
| LC Class | PS3601.L335 F596 2006 |
For One More Day is a 2006 philosophical novel by Mitch Albom. Like his previous works (Tuesdays with Morrie and The Five People You Meet in Heaven), it features mortality as a central theme. The book tells the story of a troubled man and his mother, and explores how people might use the opportunity to spend a day with a lost relative.
Plot
The book's theme is mortality:[1] it analyzes how people might react to the chance to have a dead relative back for a day.[2]
The book tells the story of Charley “Chick” Benetto, a former baseball player who encounters myriad problems with his career, finances, family and alcohol abuse. This leads him to become suicidal, and he leaps from a water tower in an attempt to end his life. After falling to the ground Benetto looks up – his suicide attempt an apparent failure – to see his mother, who had died eight years prior.
Benetto returns to his old family home, and spends one more day with his mother, wherein a number of previously unknown factors related to his difficult childhood and troubled relationship with his father are revealed to him. His mother assists him in resolving his issues and getting his life back on track. The day ends when Benetto regains consciousness at the foot of the water tower, in the arms of a police officer.
The book's epilogue describes how Benetto was inspired by his experience to quit drinking and reconcile with family, including his daughter, Maria, before his death five years later. At the end, Maria is revealed to have been the narrator of the story.
Reception
The book received polarised reviews from critics. Some praised the book heavily, remarking that it was "hugely effective"[3] and "exceptional"[4]. Other commentators criticised the book as "syrupy"[5][6] and "lazy, sloppy literature"[7]. Nevertheless, the book sold well, making it to the top of the New York Times Best Seller list.[8] cock suckers and good times
Television adaptation
The book was adapted into a made-for-television movie. Oprah Winfrey Presents: Mitch Albom's For One More Day starred Michael Imperioli and Ellen Burstyn, and was aired by ABC on December 9, 2007.
The film was poorly received, being described as "ludicrous"[9] and "phony sincerity"[10] by critics.
References
- ^ "Author uses mortality to teach lessons about life: Mitch Albom is coming to Norfolk to sign copies of his new book, "For One More Day."". Daily Press. VA: Newport News. November 4, 2006. Retrieved 2009-10-31.
- ^ McClintock, Pamela (August 8, 2006). "Starbucks perks up 'Day'". Daily Variety. Retrieved 2009-10-31.
- ^ Behal, Suchitra (December 3, 2006). "Literary Review". The Hindu. Retrieved 2009-10-31.
In that small, but hugely effective, book was a message for everyone.
- ^ Agosto, Elisa (December 5, 2007). "Book Review: For One More Day". Quinnipiac Chronicle. Retrieved 2009-10-31.
What makes this book so exceptional is that it shows how deceiving life can be.
- ^ Begley, Adam (September 24, 2006). "Brewing Up Bestsellers- Frazier, Albom, Ford & Co". New York Observer. Retrieved 2009-10-31.
Mitch Albom: His second novel, a syrupy concoction called For One More Day (Hyperion), is going on sale a week earlier—in your local Starbucks. Now that's synergy: coffee and a sweetener, sold side by side.
- ^ Reese, Jennifer (October 6, 2006). "Book review: For One More Day (2006) Mitch Albom". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2009-10-31.
SIMPLE SYRUP In his schmaltzy new novel, Albom ladles out more cloying sentiment
- ^ "For one more cliche by Mitch Albom". Lexington Herald-Leader. Lexington, KY. November 8, 2006. Retrieved 2009-10-31.
All I can tell you is that every penny you give Albom enriches the forces of lazy, sloppy literature.
- ^ "BEST SELLERS.(Spotlight)(Bibliography)". Rocky Mountain News. Denver, CO. December 29, 2006. Retrieved 2009-10-31.
- ^ Flynn, Gillian (December 7, 2007). "Mitch Albom's For One More Day | TV Review". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2009-10-31.
- ^ "SAP RUNS TOO FREELY IN 'MITCH ALBOM'S FOR ONE MORE DAY'.(LA.COM)". Daily News. Los Angeles, CA. December 9, 2007. Retrieved 2009-10-31.