The Five People You Meet in Heaven

The story follows Eddie, a grizzled war veteran, into the afterlife after his tragic death. Instead of finding a lush Garden of Eden, he meets five people who will explain to him his earthy life. In The Five People You Meet in Heaven, Mitch Albom gives us an astoundingly original story that will change everything you've ever thought about the afterlife--and the meaning of our lives here on earth. With a timeless tale, appealing to all, this is a book that readers of fine fiction, and those who loved Tuesdays with Morrie, will treasure.

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Published Mar 1, 2006

208 pages

Average rating: 7.89

420 RATINGS

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Readers say *The Five People You Meet in Heaven* is a heartfelt and thought-provoking story that beautifully explores life, death, and the afterlife. ...

BoostedBiDemon
May 22, 2023
10/10 stars
Amazing, changed my entire world view and is extremely profound.
Caroline D'cruz
Dec 29, 2025
10/10 stars
Mitch Albom has done it once more & as I read more of his books, I’m turning into one of his biggest fans.

The five ppl you meet in heaven follows the story of Eddie 86, a maintenance guy at Rudy pier who leads a simple life (or as he thinks he leads a simple life). But an accident at the amusement park results in his death & furthermore into his afterlife where he meets 5 different ppl, teaching him five different lesson about his life on earth.

This story was so heartwarming as well as heartbreaking all at the same time. The author has much good story telling skills, his writting kept me hook from the every beginning. Each person & each lesson is so through provoking and very reflective, making one reflect on our lives on this earth.

A very highly recommended book if u like a quick read.
Allison Nelson
Dec 10, 2025
10/10 stars
Loved this one, kind of a Scrooge situation - the author has a way of making a quick read memorable and gets his point across, I cried a lot for this one though.
Aravind Anilkumar
Dec 10, 2025
8/10 stars
A great book, touching and sensitive but not as moving and life altering as Tuesdays with Morrie
Tiffany X
Dec 05, 2025
8/10 stars
This is a magical book that I imagine coming alive to the cinematic style of Moulin Rouge. It was a heartfelt story about an old man who dies and is reliving his past with certain people. I learned a little bit more about sacrifice, the way our lives intertwine, forgiveness, and lost love.

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