My sister Mia bought me “For One More Day” by Mitch Albom for my Christmas/Birthday present some years back. On May 7, 2013, I read about 25 pages of the novel in the afternoon and that evening until the early morning, I completed the book as I laid in bed.
It is such a touching story that shows a mother’s unconditional love for her children. The protagonist had regrets on how he treated his mom and had one more day to tell her how much he loved her and missed her when he sees her spirit. This story really makes you appreciate your mom even more. I feel so lucky to have a loving mom like the mom in the book. I also feel grateful to have a dad who has supported my family unlike the protagaonist’s father who betrayed and abandoned his family. It made me think of all the single moms who were betrayed or abandoned by their significant others. I must have teared up a dozen times while reading this.
“When someone is in your heart, they’re never truly gone. They can come back to you, even at unlikely times.” ― Mitch Albom, “For One More Day”
JON RIKI KARAMATSU 