If you could change something you did, what would it be? This book provoked this thought through the eyes of Chick Benetto, a retired baseball player. Perhaps an all too familiar background of the child suffering from the effects of the father walking out on the family, right through to adulthood. Mitch Albom used that as the backdrop but cleverly weaved in past and present into the story.
Chick's mother, Posey, is undoubtedly the driving force behind her son. Struggling with his dad's influence over his decisions on baseball, Chick continued to strive for his dad's approval. Even if that meant going against his mom who had always been there for him rather than his dad who seemed to appear only twice in 30 years. But his mom understood. She showed the real power of maternal love. She came back in spirit to Chick on the day he tried to end his life after his daughter stopped contact with him because of his alcoholism and depression. Posey showed him the many ways she loved him and made him reflect on how she had influenced his life.
Those who have often thought "I wonder what would happen if...." should read this book. Definitely a great well-thought present from a fab sis. ;)
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glad u enjoyed the book! a turn from jodi picoult eh ? :)
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