Sunday, September 21, 2008

the five people you meet in heaven_

Over the past week, I have been reading a book called, "The Five People You Meet In Heaven" by Mitch Albom. I am halfway through this book. I wanted to read this book after reading Albom's inspiring book called "Tuesdays with Morrie." Albom's stories are always filled with morals and words of wisdoms that we can obtain in our lives. Before reading, the title of the book made me curious. The question popped in my head: What five people do we meet in heaven? Also, I have always pictured an image in my head what heaven is supposed to be like, as I do believe there is a judgement day after death.

This book is about an old man who owns an amusement park. He has worked in the amusement park since he was a child, because his dad had owned the amusement park before it was passed onto him. He tries to save a girl from a ride accident after sacrificing his life to her. He ends up in heaven after he loses his life. It turns out it was his amusement park. He meets five people that have been part of his life. They have been waiting to tell him a story about their life, and to give him words of wisdom. He gains more perspective about life and its meaning.

I recommend this book to anyone who wants words of wisdom about life. You will find deep morals. This book is not so serious, and the author focuses on the past and the present. If you are curious about the image of heaven, then read this book!

3 comments:

Ms. Lillo said...

I am interested, did you find this book believable? I loved Tuesdays With Morrie and then felt like this book was a bit contrived. Did you finish the book?

Jennifer Kim said...

No not yet, I'm half way through it! This book is not believable actually. I don't believe that we go back to places in our memories and meet five people that have been part of our existence. We can't call that a "heaven." It's not based on the Bible, so it's very fictional. But this book has a very beautiful, meaningful story about the afterlife of a person. It makes me feel unafraid of death.

Ms. Lillo said...

I guess I prefer the traditional Biblical heaven ;) But I agree that it is comforting to think that we might see our loved ones again after this life. I do think all my Christian friends will be in heaven with me some day...