Rating: ****
Tags: Fiction, Visionary & Metaphysical, Christian, Classic & Allegory, Religious, Lang:en
Summary
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.
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. ** 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 Mitch Albom is an author, playwright, and screenwriter who
has written several books, including the international
bestseller Tuesdays with Morrie, the bestselling memoir of
all time. His first novel, The Five People You Meet in
Heaven, was an instant No. 1 New York Times bestseller, as
were For One More Day, his second novel, and Have a Little
Faith, his most recent work of non-fiction. All four books
were made into acclaimed TV films. Albom also works as a
columnist and a broadcaster and has founded seven charities
in Detroit and Haiti, where he operates an orphanage/mission.
He lives with his wife, Janine, in Michigan.
**
In Mitch Albom's exceptional 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.Review
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