Albom's writing has always touched my heart. He possesses an uncanny ability to draw out subjects so heartwarming and heartwrenching --- love, loss, faith, loyalty --- that other authors dance around but never really flesh out. Albom repeatedly strikes a chord. After learning all about Chick, his life and relationships, one can't help but be reminded of one's own existence --- missed opportunities, successes, failures, etc. If you read this book and don't ask yourself the question, "Who would I want the chance to see again, talk to again and reconcile with?" then you've missed the point. Albom wants you to read about Chick and find yourself reminiscing, recalling those people in your life who you'd give anything to see again, those times you should have walked down the other path, and those moments you wish you could relive.
Reviewed by Roberta O'Hara on April 1, 2008