The First Phone Call From Heaven: by Mitch Albom -- Sidekick

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In Mitch Albom's The First Phone Call from Heaven , the residents of Coldwater, a small, sleepy town in Michigan, are not sure what to make of the phone calls they receive from their dead loved ones. Some see the phone calls as a source of hope and feel they have a message to share. Others are more skeptical, and for good reason as we find out. As word gets out, these phone calls from heaven attract media attention as well.

In The First Phone Call from Heaven , Mitch Albom masterfully tells the story of what seems to be a miracle, interweaving touching stories of people trying to cope with their own emotional baggage. He manages to show how the miracle affects each person in a different way.

This analysis helps readers grasp the central themes and motifs, while breaking down the complexities of the novel's key characters. Although a mystery novel at its core, The First Phone Call from Heaven explores ideas of faith and hope, as well as the importance of media and communication. Let this analysis walk you through understanding what you see on the pages, while it helps you read between the lines a bit better.

41 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 29, 2013

Reviews

[Carol J. French]

I really enjoyed this book. Mitch Albom is a wonderful writer. He really gives you something to think about.

[Maria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another well thought out story that made me think. Made me feel.