Monday, October 7, 2019

The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom


The book, Five People You Meet In Heaven, was published in 2003. It was written by Mitch Albom. This book is set in both a fictional heaven and in Earth. The main character is the head maintenance man from Ruby Pier named Eddie. Eddie dies in a tragic accident at the pier while trying to save a little girl. After his death, Eddie journeys through heaven meeting five people that have impacted his life. Each person, having had a different role in Eddie's life, teach him new things by reliving moments in the past.

The book, Five People You Meet in Heaven, was a very enjoyable book to read. I learned a lot about life and many other things through reading this book. I learned to always listen to what other people are trying to teach you and to always be a good person because one day you will regret it all. This book showed me that those who love you, will not always show it, but they do. I would highly recommend this book to any teenage readers because it teaches very important life lessons to the reader.

Reviewed by Alexander B., Grade 9
Downtown Central Library