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The Five People You Meet in Heaven
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Mitch Albom
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The Five People You Meet In Heaven: Exploring Life's Meaning After Death.
This book could be a good read for anyone who is curious about the afterlife and the significance of their actions in the world. Through the protagonist's encounters with five people in heaven, the book delves into the profound questions of what our time on earth means and what we are meant to learn. It is a beautifully written and deeply moving exploration of life's purpose and the impact we have on others.
- Lincoln Award Nominee (2008)
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The Five People You Meet in Heaven
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ISBN: 9780751536140
Authors:
Mitch Albom
Publisher: Sphere
Date of Publication: 2004-09-02
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.99
(rated by 737894 readers)
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The Five People You Meet In Heaven: Exploring Life's Meaning After Death.
This book could be a good read for anyone who is curious about the afterlife and the significance of their actions in the world. Through the protagonist's encounters with five people in heaven, the book delves into the profound questions of what our time on earth means and what we are meant to learn. It is a beautifully written and deeply moving exploration of life's purpose and the impact we have on others.
- Lincoln Award Nominee (2008)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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