Millions of readers worldwide have read and explored the question: “What would I do if I had one more day with a loved one I’d lost?” Albom’s second novel, FOR ONE MORE DAY centers on Charley "Chick" Benetto, who, as a child, is forced to choose between being a mama’s boy or a daddy’s boy. His parents split up, and their divorce leaves him angry and yearning. He vows when he grows up, he will do things better. But he doesn’t. His own d
reams wither. Alcoholism separates him from those he loves most. On the night he decides to end it all, a reckless drive back to his boyhood home becomes a journey unlike any other.
FOR
ONE MORE DAY meshes Albom's gift for humanizing the lessons gleaned from loss with his keen eye for family dynamics. Posey Bennetto, the mother who returns for one mysterious day, is Albom’s first major female character, and his richest depiction to date. Through her struggles as the town’s only divorcee in the 1960’s, Albom examines the damage done to parents and children when families implode. And the book richly explores the often overlooked relationship between mother and son.
The hardcover edition of FOR ONE MORE DAY debuted at No.1 on the New York Times Bestseller List and spent nine months on the list. It also reached the number one spot on USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestseller lists. In October 2006, Albom’s book was the first book chosen by Starbucks in the newly launched Book Break Program. On December 9, 2007, the ABC Television Network, Harpo Films and Mitch Albom re-teamed for the 2-hour television event motion picture "Oprah Winfrey Presents: Mitch Albom’s For One More Day" which starred Michael Imperioli and Ellen Burstyn.
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Mitch Albom’s latest
novel has seen an enormous rush of sales since it's September
release, shooting it to the top of virtually all major
best- sellers
lists. “For
One More Day” is currently
the No. 1 title on the NY Times hardcover fiction. The
book also tops the USA Today bestseller list,
which noted that the book Albom’s second novel,
reached the top spot faster than any of his previous
books. Publishers Weekly also lists it at the very top
of the hardcover fiction list.
During his travels across the country to promote “For One More Day”,
Mitch Albom has been delighted to learn of how many high
schools, junior high schools, religious schools and universities
are using his books, including “Tuesdays With Morrie” and “The
Five People You Meet in Heaven” in their classes.
He is very flattered and honored by this and encourages
it to continue. We are interested in compiling a list
of such places, so that Mitch can thank and communicate
with these schools in the future. If you know of such
a school, please email us with its name, location and
which book is being used. Thank you so much. To email
click here.
According to the most recent
Publisher’s Weekly, the audio book of Mitch Albom’s “For
One More Day” is the top selling fiction audio
book in the country. The audio, produced by Hyperion
Audiobooks, is read by the author. It is available nationwide
in bookstores everywhere.
For the fourth straight week, Mitch Albom’s “For
One More Day”is the best selling fiction hardcover
title in the nation, sitting atop the New York Times
list at No. 1 for the week of Nov 5 - Nov 11.
On Thursday, October 26th, Starbucks stores
in the nation’s 25 largest cities came together
as never before – in coordinated book club discussions
of Mitch Albom’s new novel “For One More
Day.” Special sections of designated stores were
marked off for those discussing Albom’s book,
and throughout the day, Mitch Albom himself called
into the stores, answering questions from readers.
Groups ranged in size and background, but all were
united by the idea of sharing a single book on a single
day.
The Book Break Program is part of Starbucks’ commitment to encourage
reading of quality work, with “For One More Day” being its first
selection. The partnership has to date been a smash success, with sales of
the book reflecting the enormous interest in Albom’s new novel. The
25 book groups meeting at the same time was believed to be the first such
large scale book group attempt of its kind.
For accounts of the day, visit www.gather.com and click under Starbucks’ book
break. For one individual’s excellent description, check this link:
http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474976825178
Mitch Albom’s second novel has already been snagged for publication
by numerous publishers around the world, including England,
Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, France, Germany, Japan, Korean and
many others. Some publications will follow shortly after the U.S.
launch, which took place in late September. Others will publish early
next year.
A special 20 minute discussion between popular
tv host Ellen Degeneres and author Mitch Albom is now
viewable exclusively on the web at starbucks.com and
at Starbucks stores nationwide. Read
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At the New York City Starbucks store on Park Avenue and 29th, Mitch Albom's "For One More Day" was launched as the first selection in Starbucks' new campiagn to carry and encourage books of excellence. Before a packed store crowd of more than 200 people, Albom spoke and took questions about his new book, "For One More Day." The book is now offered at Starbucks stores nationwide, as are reading guides and suggested questions. The campaign will peak with a special event on October 26th that will attempt what is believed to be the largest single book club day in history: 25 cities will feature discussions at selected Starbucks stores about "For One More Day" and Albom will speak with each city, via phone, at some point during their event.
For more details go to starbucks.com
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The
main floor at the Fox theatre was nearly
filled. |
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| Mitch Albom
and a few friends celebrated the release
of his new book "For One
More Day" in a big way.
On Wednesday, September 27 at Detroit's
Fox Theatre, Albom, along with guests
Tony Bennett, Detroit Piston legend Joe
Dumars, actor Hank Azaria and Detroit
radio personality Ken Brown, talked about
his new book and his charity work. All
proceeds from the evening went to several
Detroit charities devoted to helping
homeless people -- through S.A.Y.
Detroit and A Time to
Help. |
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 Live
pre-event radio broadcast on Detroit's
WJR |
 Mitch
accepts a generous charitable contribution
from Parade Magazine |
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Mitch Albom will discuss his book "For One
More Day" with the hosts of the CBS Morning
Show on Tuesday, October 3rd. The date also coincides
with the launch of "For One More Day" in
Starbucks stores across America. The tentative
time for the segment is 8:30 a.m.
The Starbucks coffee chain has honored "For One More Day" by making it the first book selection its stores will carry nationwide. Beginning October 3rd, "For One More Day" will be available in nearly every Starbucks across America, as will reading guides and suggested questions about the book. It is Starbucks' hope that customers will pick up Albom's novel, read it, and come back with a book group to discuss its story and characters. Read Entire Story
The morning of the release of his new novel “For One More Day”, Mitch Albom will appear on Good Morning America (approximately 8 a.m.) and after that CNN’s morning program to talk about the book. That night he will appear with Craig Ferguson on “The Late Late Show.” Read Entire Story
On Tuesday, September 26 th, one of the most anticipated books of the year will be released. Mitch Albom’s “For One More Day”, the follow-up to his No.1 international bestseller “The Five People You Meet In Heaven” will be published by Hyperion books. A powerful meditation on family, “For One More Day” is Albom’s second novel. A story of a man who gets ones last chance with the mother who sacrificed everything for him, the new novel is written in the potent, quiet style that has won Albom so many readers for both his fiction and nonfiction classic, “Tuesdays With Morrie.”
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