• The Time Keeper

  • By: Mitch Albom
  • Narrated by: Dan Stevens
  • Length: 4 hrs and 42 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (2,033 ratings)

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The Time Keeper

By: Mitch Albom
Narrated by: Dan Stevens
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Publisher's summary

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 newest 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.

©2012 Mitch Albom, Inc. (P)2012 Hyperion

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Beautiful book

Albom does it again. This book/story is thoughtfully written and narration is just as good. Definitely worth it!

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Amazing

This book was very moving and will transport you into the deep corners of your mind to really rethink what your life is and should be:)

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Excellent Story

I like most of Mitch Albom's books. This one was no exception. Good story with an important message about life. I was surprised that the narrator had a British accent, since all previous Albom books were obviously set in the U.S. This did not in any way hinder the story. Highly recommended.

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Absolutely wonderful!

I loved the narrator! It’s Matthew from Downtown Abbey. The story was very moving and really changed my perspective on time. I could barely put it down and finished the last half in one sitting!

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amazing book

this is an amazing book and the narrator is just as good. I recommend it to anyone who wants to read a cute little story about how time got invented.

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Enjoy every moment. It is what it is

If there is no hope in us, time is a torture. Also we die when we die, it is what it is. We are here for a reason to cherish the moment, learn and contribute.

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Albom always has a lesson to share

I love Mitch Albom and the way he writes and the messages he has to share. This book does have a good message though I felt this one was not as effective as his others have been. The narrator was excellent and his voice for each character was perfect. It is a short book and certainly well worth the time.

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beautiful story but predictable.

combines, Bible, historical fiction and mild romance under a talented voice to hold you until the end.

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perfect

Loved the book can't elaborate without giving away the plot a must read. Started it in one day and finished it in 1 day could not put the book down

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Beautiful

Loved this book. I had it on my list for a long time and finally listened to it. It is a prospective on time and on our lives which is touching and worth the listen.

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