Questions About The First Phone Call from Heaven

by Mitch Albom (Goodreads Author)

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Hi. I'm in the middle of this book, didn't find the first half enjoyable, so I wonder should I continue or not. Maybe there are surprise in the second half? Thanks.

Amrutha Subbukrishna I did not find this book enjoyable. Though there is a surprise at the end, it is kind of predictable because the author had to provide an explanation …moreI did not find this book enjoyable. Though there is a surprise at the end, it is kind of predictable because the author had to provide an explanation for the phone calls that grounded the book in reality. (less)

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Can I read this online?

Mary I read this on my Nook some time ago, it's one of his best but then I think so with each of his books. He writes with such sensitivity & compassion.
Co…moreI read this on my Nook some time ago, it's one of his best but then I think so with each of his books. He writes with such sensitivity & compassion.
Could not put this book down.(less)

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Hi Alison! What are your thoughts on this book? Sarah Metz Wood

Lori I was sorely disappointed with the emotions portrayed throughout.

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what is Sully Hardings main role in this book?noticed that he is brought up a lot

Jordyn I think his character was created to teach a lesson. He might have even been jealous that everyone has been getting calls and he hasn't, he feels like…moreI think his character was created to teach a lesson. He might have even been jealous that everyone has been getting calls and he hasn't, he feels like a failure because he did not only miss his wife's funeral but he also cannot keep his son from hoping. Throughout the book it kind of tells us and teaches us that if we don't believe in heaven then we can't get there! He is there to represent non believing out of the grief that he is feeling, he was probably most likely there to back up the lesson in the story!(less)

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