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    The book, The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom is a book full of reflection, life lessons, and experiences of the joys and sorrows that accompany life. The Five People You Meet in Heaven is about an old man named Eddie who meets his death after an accident at a theme park. On his path to heaven, Eddie meets five people from his life who he had an impact on, or who impacted him. These people teach Eddie important lessons before he is ready to move on. In the portion of the book about

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    realized that people were dying aimlessly in the city. he mentioned to Ted, "There are some mornings when I cry and cry and mourn for myself. Some mornings, Im so angry and bitter. But it doesnt last too long. Then I get up and say, "I want to live".." ( Albom, pg 8). At this point it seems as though Morrie was having such a hard time with appectance but it shows his progression also and that he will no longer pity himself. Mitch on the other hand, he lost his uncle due to pancreatic cancer, Professor Morrie

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    It is inevitable that there will be times in our lives where we will need to persevere through hardships just to keep going. In the book The Five People You Meet in Heaven, written by Mitch Albom, there are several underlying themes that I believe relate strongly to the character development in AFJROTC. These themes are: there are no random acts, everything you do counts, and determination wins out in the end. Have you ever thought about how something you did ended up dictating what happened in

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    “The Five People You Meet In Heaven” written by Mitch Albom tells about a man named Eddie and his experiences in life and in heaven. During his journey in heaven he meet five people. He learns how he has impacted the five lives while on earth. Eddie finds that his life did have true meaning and purpose. Prior to meeting the five people that he meets in heaven, he feels as if his life is worthless and has no meaning. Physically he is not in good shape, “His left knee, wounded in the war, was ruined

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    “The Five People You Meet in Heaven” The Five People You Meet in Heaven is an amazing book that shows how every life is connected, and that every life matters. The Five People You Meet in Heaven is a book about an older man named Eddie who is a maintenance worker for an amusement park called Ruby Pier where he works all of his life and his dad before him. Ruby Pier was built some seventy-five years ago and has changed immensely since it was built. The Five People You Meet in Heaven describes heaven

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    the success of his life’s review. Even though wisdom is difficult to define, most people have general idea of what wisdom entails (Hooyman, N.R. & Kiyak, H. A.,2011). Morrie Schwartz was a wise individual. Throughout his conversations with Mitch Albom, he never actually tells him things directly instead guides him with his talks of past experiences to generate responses from him. He does the same with others never tells anyone what to do, rather makes comments to guide others to make the right choices

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    At a first glance, Sam Monroe is a character who one could easily assume is a very angst-filled, lonely, and misunderstood teenager. This being said, it is no secret that Sam is quite troubled, in fact his appearance and moodiness are a clear cry for help and attention and could be signs of severe depression. His cry goes unanswered as his family is too busy and selfish to be bothered with his needs, turning him into an equally selfish person. Sam takes out his frustration by doing drugs, as seen

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    Tuesdays with Morrie explores the deeper meanings of what matters in life. Mitch, a young college graduate, at the beginning of the novel, recalls his exciting and informative class periods with his professor, Morrie. Mitch had a close relationship with Morrie when he was in college, but upon graduation, the two lost touch. One day, Mitch discovers that Morrie is ill, and decides to find him. When the two finally reunite, they decide to consistently meet on Tuesdays. Each Tuesday, Mitch goes to Morrie’s

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    time In the time keeper by Mitch Albom, Albom quotes that “God limits our days, so each one of them are special”. In the time keeper there are three main characters Dor, Sarah, and Victor. Dor goes through a rough childhood. Dor is the first human to count. how counted breaths and stones. AS Dor grows up, he gets married to a girl named Allie. Dor loves making what he doesn't' know are clocks. Dor is banished from the town because he refused to help a ruler named NIm build his tower. After Dor is

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    Morrie Aging

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    ourselves. Having all the figures similar and one off figure was specifically chosen as the one off figure can consider your personal subculture. “...the biggest defect we human beings have is our shortsightedness. We don't see what we could be,” (Albom 156) This particular quote refers to how people should be stretching their potential and how humans do not believe we are as alike as we are. Instead of separating ourselves into groups, we should all view ourselves as one and care about one another

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