The Time Keeper
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4.1 • 80 Ratings
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- $12.99
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- $12.99
Publisher Description
FROM THE MASTER STORYTELLER WHOSE BOOKS HAVE TOUCHED THE HEARTS OF OVER 40 MILLION READERS
'Mitch Albom sees the magical in the ordinary' Cecilia Ahern
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Banished for centuries, as punishment for trying to measure time, the inventor of the world's first clock is finally granted his freedom, along with a mission: a chance to redeem himself by teaching two people the true meaning of time.
He embarks on a journey with two unlikely partners: a teenage girl who is about to give up on life and a wealthy, ageing businessman who wants to live for ever. To save himself, he must save them both.
Gripping, and filled with deep human truth, this unforgettable story will inspire readers everywhere to reconsider their own notions of time and just how precious it truly is.
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WHAT READERS SAY ABOUT THE TIME KEEPER
'As usual, Albom kept me completely captivated throughout this entire book. My only complaint is that it wasn't longer!'
'A touching story which everyone can relate to. This book is philosophical, touching and insightful - a true gem'
'Another awesome read . . . Wish his books went on forever'
'One of the best books I have ever read!'
'An absolute masterpiece! This one book provides much wisdom'
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Bestselling author Albom (Tuesdays with Morrie) turns his attention to Father Time in his new fabulist page-turner. Long ago before a word like "ago" had any meaning a man named Dor began to chart the passage of time, immediately realizing that "all his days were numbered," and so were his wife's. When she falls deathly ill, Dor climbs the Tower of Babel to beg the gods for help. But as a result of his brazenness, he is banished to a cave where he must endure listening to humanity plead for "more hours, more years, more time." After 6,000 years of torment, Dor is finally released back into the modern world with an enchanted hourglass and a mission: to teach two wayward souls the true value of time Sarah Lemon, a distressed teen, who wishes the end would come quickly, and Victor Delamonte, a prosperous aging businessman trying his best to keep the end at bay. With a clever conceit and frequent shifts in perspective, Albom deftly juggles multiple narratives to craft an inspiring tale that will please his fans and newcomers alike.
Customer Reviews
Stunning
This book is so beautifully written. The story line is so unique and the characters become so real. Loved it!
The time keepe
Good lesson to learn from this book. That to live one's life fully, one will need to slow down and enjoy it without the thought of, or measurement of the time spent.
Disappointing
A great concept for a novel but ended up being a seriously boring read.