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The First Phone Call From Heaven

By Mitch Albom
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In The First Phone Call From Heaven by Mitch Albom, a small town is astounded when its residents start receiving phone calls from their deceased loved ones. As news of these mysterious calls spreads, the town becomes a focal point of worldwide attention. The story explores themes of faith, hope, and connection between Earth and the afterlife, centred around one man's quest to uncover the truth behind these miraculous communications.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy heartwarming stories that blend elements of mystery and the supernatural. It weaves a suspenseful narrative about faith and hope, exploring how an unexpected series of phone calls from the beyond can transform a town's residents. If you find stories that challenge your perception of life and the afterlife intriguing, this novel could offer an inspiring and thought-provoking read.

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The First Phone Call From Heaven

A stunning and inspirational novel from the bestselling author of The Five People You Meet in Heaven and Tuesdays With Morrie.

* Promoted to Mitch Albom's huge online fanbase * Competitions to bring in new readers, e.g. Gransnet and netmums * Womens fiction bloggers to spread the word * Campaign asking: One last chance. What would you say?

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FROM THE MASTER STORYTELLER WHOSE BOOKS HAVE TOUCHED THE HEARTS OF OVER 40 MILLION READERS

'Mitch Albom sees the magical in the ordinary' Cecilia Ahern

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One last chance.

What would you say?

When the residents of a small town on Lake Michigan start receiving phone calls from the afterlife, it becomes the subject of widespread attention. Is it the greatest miracle ever or a massive hoax?

Sully Harding, a grief-stricken single father, returns to Coldwater from a stint in prison to discover his hometown gripped by 'miracle fever.' Even his young son carries a toy phone, hoping to hear from his mother in heaven.

As the calls increase, Sully begins to dig into the phenomenon. Determined to discover who or what is behind the mystery, he gradually begins to piece together the pieces of his broken heart.

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WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT The First Phone Call From Heaven

'Gripping from start to finish . . . The plot twists and turns like a great mystery novel'

'As always, with Mitch Albom's books, the storyline is addictive, leaving the reader wanting more'

'Makes you see the world from a different perspective . . . A real treat for the soul'

'Brilliant and moving read from start to end. Superb'

'Beautifully constructed, thought-provoking and soulful'

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The First Phone Call From Heaven by Mitch Albom is praised for its emotional depth, leaving readers shaken and a bit teary, as noted by the Star. Woman highlights it as a potential word-of-mouth success, suggesting it offers a compelling reading experience that should be shared. The Sunday Mirror commends the book for unfolding with grace and drama, making it an enjoyable narrative.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780751541199

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 January 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sphere

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 256g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

Author, screenwriter, philanthropist, journalist and broadcaster Mitch Albom is an inspiration around the world. Albom is the author of numerous books of fiction and nonfiction, which have collectively sold more than forty million copies in forty-eight languages worldwide. He has written eight number-one New York Times bestsellers - including Tuesdays with Morrie, the bestselling memoir of all time, which topped the list for four straight years and celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2022. He has also written award-winning TV films, stage plays, screenplays, a nationally syndicated newspaper column, and a musical. He appeared for more than 20 years on ESPN, and was a fixture on The Sports Reporters. Through his work at the Detroit Free Press, he was inducted into both the National Sports Media Association and Michigan Sports halls of fame and was the recipient of the Red Smith Award for lifetime achievement.

Following his bestselling memoir, Finding Chika, and Human Touch, a weekly serial written and published online which raised nearly $1 million for pandemic relief, he returned to fiction with The Stranger in the Lifeboat, which debuted at #1 on the New York Times Bestsellers List after being #1 on Amazon. His much-anticipated new novel, set during the Holocaust, is coming in the fall of 2023.

Albom now spends the majority of his time in philanthropic work. Since 2006, he has operated nine charitable programs in southeast Michigan under his SAY Detroit umbrella, including the nation's first medical clinic for homeless children. He also created a dessert shop and popcorn line to fund programs for Detroit's most underserved citizens. Since 2010, Albom has operated the Have Faith Haiti orphanage in Port au Prince, a home to 60 children, which he visits every month without exception.

Albom also works as a columnist and broadcaster and has founded nine charities in Detroit and operates an orphanage in Port Au Prince, Haiti. He lives with his wife, Janine, in Michigan.

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