Monday, February 7, 2011

For One More Day

I'm still eagerly turning through the pages of David Copperfield, but I had this book on my mind and wanted to share.This book is titled, For One More Day and was written by Mitch Albom.
The book tells the story of Chick, a middle-aged former baseball player who encounters a chance to spend the day with his deceased mother. His story begins at a point in his life where he has become lonely and depressed. He decided for himself that there is no light at the end of the tunnel and life is no longer worth living. After getting drunk, he drives to his hometown with intentions of taking his own life but ends up in an accident and flees to his childhood home. Upon his arrival he finds his mother, who has been dead for 8 years. Here he gets to spend an entire day with his mother who helps him sort through the issues in his life and leaves him feeling hopeful and wanting to live!
This heartwarming book has remained in my heart for years and after losing my father to a massive heart attack last February, I often find myself wondering what he and I would do and discuss if I were granted one more day with him. For One More Day is a quick and inspirational read that I highly recommend.


Last photo taken with my dad, just after the birth of my amazing son, Zane.
 RIP Jack Donald Hendricks. 1969-2010
 You are loved and missed by so many.

1 comment:

  1. I remember how happy and proud he was that day:) We miss him too very much!!

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