The Time Keeper

Wow, Mitch Albom is the master of fantasy, and even though I know this story is fictional, I'm always left wondering if there is a possibility? When a book makes you feel like that, the author is awesome, which Mitch is. This story follows the lives of Dor, who later becomes Father Time, Sarah and Victor. They couldn't possibly have known how coming from two different worlds, would end up merging in this one. We first meet Dor as a little boy asking questions plentiful of his parents, and frolicking in the grass with his good childhood friends, Alli and Nim. But regardless as to what the other children were doing, Dor was always measuring time. It was his destiny of sorts. When Dor is approached about working on a Tower project with his childhood friend, Nim, who has since been throne the King, he's at a loss for words. The next decision Dor makes takes the reader on a wonderful journey and will cause you to pause and think about how one measures his own time, and is all this time measuring worth it in the end? You will really think with this story! It's not so fictional after all! If you loved The Five People You Meet in Heaven, YOU will be just as captivated by this tale. Wonderfully written, strong characters and just a wholesome good feeling all 'round! Outstanding read! I highly recommend! The ending, as with The Five People, made me cry because I just loved what happened! Mitch knows how to tug at the heartstrings! Simply delightful!

If you are a Mitch Albom fan, this is a must read.

I rated 4 out of 5 stars. To me it is wonderful book. Excellent. Enjoyable. Fast paced. I will definitely read other Mitch Albom books. If I put 5 stars on it, this book would have be my best book of the year or best of all I ever read. Well I had other book that I like the best. I like the way the author put a few characters came together at the end. Science Fiction. Unique. Time related. Year from 4000 BC to 2012 AD. Dor, Father Time, was confined solitarily in the cave for about 6,000 years for trying to measure God's gift of time. His mind and body never been aged. Until many years later, he was released but he needed to help other people's problem before he started to age again. I was a little irked by the name: Dor. Later I think I understood what Mitch Albom was trying to tell us that he was coming from 4000 BC. His year and culture were different than ours. I recommend this book to any of you who would enjoy something different and unique with time.

A book full of contrasts to help appreciate the diversity of life. A gentle reminder that hope is in allowing the next moment to be ground breaking and eventful.

Mitch Albom's The Time Keeper is a fascinating foray into the concept of time - do you have enough / do you not have enough time? The characters are believable, the plot is memorizing, the unfolding of the story is well paced. Even though the ending is predictable, I still found myself cheering. It is comparable to The Five People You Meet in Heaven. It is a good read.

Albom's latest fable, "The Time Keeper," features interesting characters and taut, lyrical writing. In both style and substance, the novel parallels the work of Paulo Coelho. However, the story is like being immersed in a fairy tale with no witches or ogres. Time itself is the antagonist, but not a very potent one. Story: The inventor of the world's first clock is punished for trying to measure God's greatest gift. He is banished to a cave for centuries and forced to listen to the voices of all who come after him seeking more days, more years. Eventually Father Time is granted his freedom, along with a magical hourglass and a mission: a chance to redeem himself by teaching two earthly people the true meaning of time. Spiritual/metaphysical content: Low. The book contains simple snippets of insight destined to become "quotable quotes" about the nature of Time. For instance, as man begins to count days, then hours, then minutes, "the counting consumes him, and the wonder of the world he has been given is lost." My take: Mitch Albom's latest spiritual fable examines Time: how it began, who set it in motion and why, and how the repercussions play out upon the rest of humanity. The slim volume tries to answer the questions, "What is the meaning of time," and "Why does God limit it?" However, the answers are simplistic and don't add much insight to the body of metaphysical fiction that addresses the human experience of time. In fact, "Ferney" by James Long presents a brief history of time, so to speak, that does a much better job of analyzing this difficult subject. However, Albom does throw in some unexpected turns and solid character development, a flare for illustrating human connections, and a pleasant writing style. One passage reflects the tone of the story: "If one were recording history, one might write that at the moment man invented the world's first clock, his wife was alone, softly crying, while he was consumed by the count." The novel strives to be both poetic and prophetic, but it's more popcorn snack than spiritual feast. "The Time Keeper" is a fast and interesting read, but there's not much here for the seasoned spiritual seeker.

Does “time” even exist? Or is it just an illusion… The stage staying the same While actors come and go Here that topic explored Brilliantly dissected, shown Happy endings galore… Or just our deepest hopes Placing bets on Lady Luck.

It is one of the most beautiful books I've ever read. I simply love the author, he never disappoints with his insightful point of view of life. Definitely a must read

Ce livre est un conte à la fois divertissant et profond. Il fait réellement réfléchir sur notre condition humaine dans l'espace temps.Je vous conseille de vous procurer la version audio ( éditée par Hyperion Audio et réalisée par l'acteur Dan Stevens) et d'écouter les CD en suivant avec le livre. C'est un régal car vous vous croyez vraiment dans un film.

best book ever !

As usual, Mitch Albom kept me completely captivated throughout this entire book. My only complaint is that it wasn't longer! I'm not going to say anything about the highly original content, as half the charm of this book is discovering that for yourself. What I will say is that I thought about the lessons in this book for a long time afterwards. My advice is to savour the ideas put into your head by this book for a while before moving onto your next book. Time management is a big issue for me, making time somewhat of an enemy in my life. While this book is NOT a time-management book, it made me feel much more accepting of what time brings to my life, and how to appreciate the time I do have, while I have it.

Pre-Script: Biased opinion from Albom's fan Fifth book of this beautiful writer... Tuesdays with Morrie, Five people you meet in Heaven, For one more day, First phone call from Heaven, Time Keeper... Every time I write about any of his books, I will keep recalling all the books that I have read... Such mesmerizing, perfectly-defining-life books... He is the best self-help author that I know of... Of course, there is Paulo whom I admire to the core. Yet, there is a distinction between these writers. Paulo's books are full of quotes which give you the headlines about life. Mitch Albom's books are the op-ed pages of life. Now, you get it right. Dor tries to measure everything that he can think of. Even time. He observes that the shadow of an object is the same on every day and herein lies the story of measuring time. He loves only two things - his wife Alli and measuring time. But, when his wife dies of a disease, he decides it is time to teach God a lesson and he climbs a very tall tower to reach God. Then, a blessing or a curse depending on whose perspective you take, God allows Dor to live for eternity. Come back to today and Dor has to teach the value of time to two people - One who is craving for more and one who wants to end their time in this world. One of the best things about his books is that they are very small. You can complete them in one sitting. Moreover, the way he writes is plain simple. Nothing more and nothing less. Just enough to describe the situation.