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Fiction, Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945), Religious & spiritual fiction
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Little, Brown Audio
- Paperback Sep 10, 2013 | 9780751541175 | RRP $22.99 Buy Now
- Audiobook Sep 4, 2012 | 9781405515337 | RRP $30.99 Buy Now
- e-Book Sep 4, 2012 | 9781405517379 | RRP $11.99 Buy Now
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From the inspirational author of Tuesdays with Morrie comes the compelling tale of the man who became Father Time.
FROM THE MASTER STORYTELLER WHOSE BOOKS HAVE TOUCHED THE HEARTS OF OVER 40 MILLION READERS
'Mitch Albom sees the magical in the ordinary' Cecilia Ahern
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Banished for centuries, as punishment for trying to measure time, the inventor of the world's first clock is finally granted his freedom, along with a mission: a chance to redeem himself by teaching two people the true meaning of time.
He embarks on a journey with two unlikely partners: a teenage girl who is about to give up on life and a wealthy, ageing businessman who wants to live for ever. To save himself, he must save them both.
Gripping, and filled with deep human truth, this unforgettable story will inspire readers everywhere to reconsider their own notions of time and just how precious it truly is.
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WHAT READERS SAY ABOUT THE TIME KEEPER
'As usual, Albom kept me completely captivated throughout this entire book. My only complaint is that it wasn't longer!'
'A touching story which everyone can relate to. This book is philosophical, touching and insightful - a true gem'
'Another awesome read . . . Wish his books went on forever'
'One of the best books I have ever read!'
'An absolute masterpiece! This one book provides much wisdom'
Praise for The Time Keeper
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Mitch Albom sees the magical in the ordinary
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Powerful . . . Albom has touched the lives of a lot of people he never even knew - Time
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Compelling and uplifting - Independent
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A writer with soul - Los Angeles Times
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Albom breaks hearts with his stories - Mirror
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This is an unforgettable story, poignant, inspirational and beautifully written. Splendid - Image Magazine
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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
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An enthralling fantasy ... A story that makes the reader consider the real value of their lives - The Lady
Mitch Albom
Author, screenwriter, philanthropist, journalist and broadcaster Mitch Albom is an inspiration around the world. Albom is the author of numerous books of fiction and nonfiction, which have collectively sold more than forty million copies in forty-eight languages worldwide. He has written eight number-one New York Times bestsellers - including Tuesdays with Morrie, the bestselling memoir of all time, which topped the list for four straight years and celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2022. He has also written award-winning TV films, stage plays, screenplays, a nationally syndicated newspaper column, and a musical. He appeared for more than 20 years on ESPN, and was a fixture on The Sports Reporters. Through his work at the Detroit Free Press, he was inducted into both the National Sports Media Association and Michigan Sports halls of fame and was the recipient of the Red Smith Award for lifetime achievement.
Following his bestselling memoir, Finding Chika, and Human Touch, a weekly serial written and published online which raised nearly $1 million for pandemic relief, he returned to fiction with The Stranger in the Lifeboat, which debuted at #1 on the New York Times Bestsellers List after being #1 on Amazon. His much-anticipated new novel, set during the Holocaust, is coming in the fall of 2023.
Albom now spends the majority of his time in philanthropic work. Since 2006, he has operated nine charitable programs in southeast Michigan under his SAY Detroit umbrella, including the nation's first medical clinic for homeless children. He also created a dessert shop and popcorn line to fund programs for Detroit's most underserved citizens. Since 2010, Albom has operated the Have Faith Haiti orphanage in Port au Prince, a home to 60 children, which he visits every month without exception.
Albom also works as a columnist and broadcaster and has founded nine charities in Detroit and operates an orphanage in Port Au Prince, Haiti. He lives with his wife, Janine, in Michigan.
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