A maintenance man dies and learns why his life mattered, through five people he meets
What it is about
Eddie, an old man who repairs rides at a seaside amusement park, dies in an accident. In the afterlife he meets five people connected to his life, each with something to explain. It is a short, quiet book.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who like short, heartfelt stories about meaning, loss and second chances.
What you will get
A quick, warm read that makes you think about the people who shaped your own life. Easy to finish in an evening or two.
Behind the book
Albom has said the character of Eddie was inspired by his uncle, and a TV film followed in 2004.
Source: Wikipedia
The Five People You Meet in Heaven Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Literary Fiction · Afterlife · Purpose · Forgiveness
Length
196 pages · ≈ 6 h
More about this book
Characters
Eddie and the five people he meets.
Setting
Ruby Pier amusement park and the afterlife.
What makes it different
Heaven is a series of explanations, not a place of clouds.
Feel
Gentle, sentimental and reflective.
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