The First Phone Call from Heaven

A Novel

By: Mitch Albom

Narrated by: Mitch Albom

Length: 7 hrs and 40 mins

Publisher's summary

The First Phone Call from Heaven tells the story of a small town on Lake Michigan that gets worldwide attention when its citizens start receiving phone calls from the afterlife. Is it the greatest miracle ever or a massive hoax? Sully Harding, a grief-stricken single father, is determined to find out. An allegory about the power of belief - and a page-turner that will touch your soul - Albom's masterful storytelling has never been so moving and unexpected.

Readers of The Five People You Meet in Heaven will recognize the warmth and emotion so redolent of Albom's writing, and those who haven't yet enjoyed the power of his storytelling will thrill at the discovery of one of the best-loved writers of our time.

©2013 ASOP, Inc. (P)2013 HarperCollins Publishers

Critic reviews

"The author narrates the ensuing confusion and controversy, as well as the varying viewpoints of those who believe in the messages from the dead and those who don't. Albom portrays each individual's reaction with genuine compassion. Amid the excitement and bewilderment, he's still able to keep Harding's voice familiar and deferential. Albom uses a soothing, quiet voice--fitting and purposeful--for each phone call from the unknown. Sound effects such as a phone ringing, a doorbell, and a sudden knocking sound are all effective in achieving such a thought-provoking and inspiring story." ( AudioFile)

Cute book

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

Yes it was slow but sweet

If you’ve listened to books by Mitch Albom before, how does this one compare?

No this was my first

Did Mitch Albom do a good job differentiating all the characters? How?

No Not for me

Could you see The First Phone Call from Heaven being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

Maybe

Any additional comments?

Book took too long to develope

Loved It!

I'm very glad that I chose this book in spite of a few negative comments in other reviews I found it in chanting and thoroughly enjoyable. It was well narrated and very easy to listen to. I'll be looking for other books by this author.

Would you get a phone call?

What did you love best about The First Phone Call from Heaven?

Its suspense and trying to figure where the author was going with the story

What did you like best about this story?

The suspense

What about Mitch Albom’s performance did you like?

The emotion he adds to the text

Interesting premise

Not one of my favorites of Mitch Albom’s, but it did have an interesting premise - one that will stick in my mind for a while.
A great quote “No Soul Remembered is Ever Truly Gone”

A bit predictable, but decent entertainment.

I liked it ok. It was a bit predictable. But well enough written that I could see it play out in my mind's eye.

loved it

had the hard copy but enjoyed the audio more. must read. inspirational and empowering book.

Amazing,

Another great book by Mitch Albom, a must read. I enjoyed every word. Thank you for an amazing book and a great performance.

Not one I expected

I was expecting something much more predictable and preachy for some reason! I really enjoyed this , there was enough mystery to the plot to keep me from turning it off... The more I let it play the more interested I became.

Another “feel good” book from Mitch Alvin

I have long been a fan of Mitch Albom since I was first introduced to “Tuesdays with Morrie.” I’ve read each book as it has been released and, as with the others, this one did not disappoint me. It is a story of hope; a story of longing to be near those we have lost, but most of all, it is a story of faith and forgiveness.

Not what I expected

I love all of Mitch Albom’s books, so this was a disappointment. It was slow and not as heart felt as his other books.