The Time Keeper - Softcover

Albom, Mitch

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0786891440 ISBN 13: 9780786891443

Publisher: Hachette Books, 2013

Synopsis

Paperback. Pub Date :2013-04-30 Pages: 224 Language: English Publisher: Hyperion From the author whos inspired millions worldwide comes a compelling fable about the first man on Earth to count the hours.The man who became Father Time.In Mitch Alboms newest work of fiction. the inventor of the worlds first clock is punished for trying to measure Gods greatest gift. He is banished to a cave for centuries and forced to listen to the voices of all who seek more days. more years.Eventually. Father Time is granted his freedom. along with a magical hourglass and a chance to redeem himself by teaching two earthly people the true meaning of time.He returns to our world - now dominated by the hour-counting he so innocently began - and commences a journey with two unlikely partners: a teenage girl who is about to give up on life and an old businessman who wants to live forever. To save...

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Review:

An enthralling fantasy ... A story that makes the reader consider the real value of their lives (The Lady)

Book Description:

From the inspirational author of Tuesdays with Morrie comes the compelling tale of the man who became Father Time.

About this edition

• Publisher: Hachette Books
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0786891440
• ISBN 13: 9780786891443
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback