The Time Keeper

Mitch Albom

Sep 2012 · Sold by Hachette Books

About this ebook

From the author who's inspired millions worldwide with books like Tuesdays with Morrie and The Five People You Meet in Heaven comes his most imaginative novel yet, The Time Keeper--a compelling fable about the first man on Earth to count the hours.

The man who became Father Time.

In Mitch Albom's exceptional work of fiction, 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, with his soul nearly broken, 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.

He returns to our world--now dominated by the hour-counting he so innocently began--and commences a journey with two unlikely partners: one a teenage girl who is about to give up on life, the other a wealthy old businessman who wants to live forever. To save himself, he must save them both. And stop the world to do so.

Told in Albom's signature spare, evocative prose, this remarkably original tale will inspire readers everywhere to reconsider their own notions of time, how they spend it, and how precious it truly is.

Ratings and reviews

One of the best and definitely the most captivating book I've read in a long long time. It ties a time in the past to a time in the future and also it's a story about true love, and it does force you to stay in the present. It is a five star read, and you will not regret picking it up, but you may find it hard to put down.

I hope the author of this book realizes what a gift he has been given and continues to write these deeply and enormously pleasing and emotional novels. I haven't felt this much emotion generated by a book ever. This man is a truly talented genius. Hats off!!

I LOVE this author, read a few of his books & this was all I expected. It made me go to the library to see what they had. I'm reading The First Phone Call From Heaven. So far it's awesome. I recommend his books

About the author

Mitch Albom is an author, playwright, and screenwriter who has written seven books, including the international bestseller Tuesdays with Morrie, the bestselling memoir of all time. His first novel, The Five People You Meet in Heaven, was an instant number one New York Times bestseller that has since sold more than six million copies worldwide. Both books were made into acclaimed TV films. Mitch also works as a columnist and a broadcaster, and serves on numerous charitable boards. He lives with his wife, Janine, in Michigan.