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Mitch Albom
Mitchell David "Mitch" Albom is an American best-selling author, journalist, screenwriter, dramatist, radio and television broadcaster, and musician. His books have sold over 35 million copies worldwide.
The next person you meet in Heaven
The next person you meet in Heaven
- Pages
- 213
- Published
- 2018
- Language
- English
Synopsis
Fifteen years after his death, Eddie learns there is more to his story. This sequel to The Five People You Meet in Heaven follows Annie — the young girl Eddie died saving at Ruby Pier — whose life was permanently altered by the accident that took her hand and left her marked by an event she couldn't fully remember. Bullied as a child and shaped by a mother's guilt, Annie eventually reconnects with a childhood love, Paulo, and believes she has found happiness. But her wedding day ends in tragedy, and Annie wakes in her own afterlife, guided by five people who reveal how her life connected to others in ways she never understood — including Eddie himself.
Mitch Albom continues the parable-like structure of the original novel, using the framework of five formative encounters to explore grief, memory, and the quiet ways lives intersect. A reflective, gently paced story about how endings and beginnings are bound together.
Genres
Characters
AnnieProtagonist
The woman Eddie saved as a child; her adult life and afterlife journey frame the novel.
PauloSupporting
Annie's childhood friend and eventual husband.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to read The Five People You Meet in Heaven before this book?
While this story functions as a direct continuation of the events and characters from the previous novel, it focuses on the perspective of a different protagonist and provides necessary context for her journey. Reading the first book offers a deeper understanding of the shared history between the characters, but the narrative is structured to stand on its own.
Has this book received any notable recognition?
The novel was honored with the 2019 Wilbur Award for fiction, which is presented by the Religion Communicators Council to recognize excellence in communicating religious issues, values, and themes.