Por un dia mas

Escrito por Mitch Albom

Narrado por Jose Manuel Vierira

FonoLibro se enorgullece en presentar el bestseller “Por un día más” de Mitch Albom, autor de los bestseller número uno en el New York Times, “Las cinco personas que encontrarás en el cielo” y “Martes con mi viejo profesor.”

Por un día más es la historia de una relación entre una madre y un hijo que dura toda una vida y mucho más. Explora la siguiente pregunta: ¿Qué harías tú si pudieras pasar un día más con un ser querido que ya no está?

De niño, Charley Benetto aprende de su padre que "Puedes ser un niño de mamá o un niño de papá. Pero no puedes ser ambas cosas a la vez." Entonces elige a su padre y lo idolatra -- hasta el día en que desaparece. A los once años, Charley queda en manos de su madre, quien muy valientemente lo cría ella sola a pesar de la vergüenza y el anhelo de Charley por ser parte de una familia completa.

Décadas más tarde, Charley es un hombre descompuesto. El alcohol y el remordimiento han ido destruido su vida. Pierde su trabajo. Deja a su familia. Toca fondo al descubrir que su única hija no lo invitó a su matrimonio. Entonces decide quitarse la vida.

A medianoche emprende un viaje a su pequeño pueblo natal para acabar con su existencia. Pero al fracasar hasta en eso, se tambalea hasta su antigua casa, donde hace un increíble descubrimiento. Su madre -- que murió ocho años atrás -- aún se encuentra en la casa y lo recibe como si nada hubiera pasado.

Lo que sigue es un día "cualquiera" como el que muchos anhelamos, una oportunidad para reconciliarnos con un familiar desaparecido, para explicar secretos familiares y para buscar perdón. En algún lugar entre esta vida y la otra, Charley se entera de cosas que nunca había sabido sobre su madre y lo mucho que sacrificó. Y con su cariñosa ayuda, Charley intenta recomponer los trozos rotos de su vida.

Por medio de los inspiradores personajes en una magistral escritura y en una magnifica producción de Albom, la audiencia volverá a apreciar a las personas que quieren -- y creen haber perdido -- en sus propias vidas. Por un día más es un audiolibro para cualquier miembro de la familia y que será apreciado por los millones fans de Albom en todo el mundo.

• Idioma: Español
• Editorial: Fonolibro
• Fecha de lanzamiento: 1 dic 2007
• ISBN: 9781611540840

Mitch Albom

Mitch Albom is the author of numerous books of fiction and nonfiction, which have collectively sold more than forty million copies in forty-seven languages worldwide. He has written seven number-one New York Times bestsellers – including Tuesdays with Morrie, the bestselling memoir of all time, which topped the list for four straight years – award-winning TV films, stage plays, screenplays, a nationally syndicated newspaper column, and a musical. Through his work at the Detroit Free Press, he was inducted into both the National Sports Media Association and Michigan Sports halls of fame and is the recipient of the 2010 Red Smith Award for lifetime achievement. After bestselling memoir Finding Chika and “Human Touch,” the weekly serial written and published online in real-time to raise funds for pandemic relief, his latest work is a return to fiction with The Stranger in the Lifeboat (Harper, November 2021). He founded and oversees SAY Detroit, a consortium of nine different charitable operations in his hometown, including a nonprofit dessert shop and food product line to fund programs for Detroit’s most underserved citizens. He also operates an orphanage in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, which he visits monthly. He lives with his wife, Janine, in Michigan. Learn more at www.mitchalbom.com, www.saydetroit.org, and www.havefaithaiti.org.

Comentarios para Por un dia mas

[Georgina Vazquez · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

Exelente libro, para aquel que quiera regresar el tiempo y ver de nuevo a su madre

[srqlover · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

We always think that we have more time, time to make ammends, time to make a change, etc. Sometimes we decide that we are out of time to do any of those things, so that is the change we will make. Memories are a powerful thing and can take us down a number of paths.

This book made me rethink a few things in my own life. I do hope that if you decide to read it, your mind, too, will be opened.

[neale_2 · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

Another wonderful story from Mitch Albom. A mother and son ghost story with a twist. Recommended.

[flydodofly · Calificación: 2 de 5 estrellas]

Confronted by a hard wall of a dead end street of his life, the main character goes back in time to finds the reasons why he has landed himself where he is. While doing that, he tries to do the impossible: to reconcile a relationship with his mother. He reflects on his behaviour and finds a way to give himself an absolution of unconditional motherly love, while at the same time forgiving his father his... selective interest in his son. This setup seems to work for the character, but not for me.

[pdcread · Calificación: 2 de 5 estrellas]

Charley is in a complete mess, he is an alcoholic, he is separated from his wife, and the straw that breaks the camels back is that he is excluded from his daughters wedding.

He decides that suicide is the only way to solve his problems, and heads for his old hometown. After a car crash he staggers into his old home, and discovers his mother there. The only problem with that is she died eight years ago.

And so begins the strangest day of his life, where he looks back at the thing that he has done wrong in his life and seeking acceptance and forgiveness from his mother.

It is a highly moralistic tale of a man who has made many mistakes, and seeks to make amends. It is fairly predictable, I guessed what was going on fairly early in the story. Didn't take long to read either, managed to read in a couple of hours.

[readingover50 · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

A nice story about a son’s relationship with his mother. Shows both the good and the bad. I read this in one sitting. It makes me want to be a better person.

[berthashaver · Calificación: 2 de 5 estrellas]

The protagonist relates an experience with his deceased mother. She relates some tragic events of his life and upbringing that answer some behaviors of others in his family. I was disappointed that he did not relate more of the "experience" rather than the "events".

[jbarringer-2 · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

This book reminded me a lot of Calico Joe, by John Grisham. Both stories are centered around mediocre, or at least not first-rate baseball players trying to work out their place in the world and their relationships with their parents and their past. Both are rather sappy, too, but not too terribly sappy.

[longhorndaniel · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

was sad to hear it was not a true story; but was very heart warming none the less

[jenn88-1 · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

Chick chose to be a daddy’s boy only to have his father disappear when Chick was on the verge of adolescence. His life is crap and the last straw is when his only daughter has left him out of her wedding. He goes back to his hometown, with the intention of taking his life, but after failing to do so, he returns to his old house. His mother, having died eight years earlier, is still living there and invites him in as if nothing happened.

[jfe16 · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

If you had an opportunity, just once, to go back and fix whatever it was that you did wrong in your life, what would you do? Would you go back and change things? Or would you let the opportunity pass?Charley Benedetto worshiped his father . . . until the day the man disappeared. Alone with his mother, the eleven-year-old finds himself resentful of her efforts and yearns for a complete family.Years later, Charley’s life, filled with alcohol and regret, falls apart when he loses his job and walks away from his family. Discovering that his daughter has chosen not to include him in her wedding brings him to the brink of suicidal despair. But when he returns to his old house, he finds his mother, who passed away eight years earlier, living there as if nothing had happened. Is it possible to have one more day with a lost loved one? Can Charley find a way to fix the mistakes of his past?A haunting tale of family, of mistakes, and of regrets, this sentimental, nostalgic, magical tale will keep readers enthralled.Recommended.

[krystlelow · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

I LOVED IT.

I loved the little twist in the end, I loved how the story was written, I loved how it unfolded.
I loved how it made you think twice of your actions after reading it, and probably make you appreciate the people in your life more.

It is very simply written, but carries an amazing message. Like Charley, there is someone I deeply cared about who died without me having a chance to say goodbye. The second last chapter touched my heart deeply and throughout reading that chapter, I had my ballet teacher, Mr Gino, in my mind. I couldn't help thinking of all the things I would say to him if I had One More Day. I felt like going to my mum's room, at 5.30 in the morning, just to hug her and thank her for all that she's done for me; not like I haven't told her before, though.

I felt like just telling everyone what they mean to me after reading this book. This is a book that touches you deeply, and leaves a lasting impact in your life.
Well, at least I think so.

If I ever come across other books from Mitch, I'm definitely buying them.

[indygirl_1 · Calificación: 3 de 5 estrellas]

I wish I could give this book to Gavin and have him read it. Maybe someday when he is older. Filled with such good insight. This poor boy chased after his dad's approval all his life, and treated his mom like crap. Later he grows up and sees all the story, not just part. Listened on audio, read by author.. great!

[karenduff · Calificación: 2 de 5 estrellas]

A quick undemanding read, but not very engaging and overly sentimental.

[heatherlinc · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

Another wonderful story by this author showing the importance of families, forgiveness and the eternal love of a mother. A touching read.

[soulflower1981 · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

If you could have one more day with someone you loved would you take it? What would that day look like? For "Chick" Benetto that wish has been granted with one more day with his mother. The story tells us about how his life went from one of promised grandeur to one of desperation at the end of a neck of a bottle.

Albom creates a story filled with hope even in the darkest of times and how we as humans can return from that darkness to live fulfilled lives. He is one of the masters of this type of uplifting story, another master is Coelho for another example of this particular type of story. Albom creates realistic and believable characters here because he roots them some firmly in reality, while allowing for the mystical elements to shine through as well. He lets the otherworldly elements not be so boldly shockable that they feel organic in the context of the story. He never makes a bigger deal of them than he should, which provides the right touch for such an enjoyable read.

If you have ever felt down and out in your life this is a book that you need to read. There are millions of people similar to "Chick" out there and to have someone tell such a story will help you connect with others that have shared similar experiences. For a brief moment it does help to recognize that we are not the only ones that go through struggles in this life. People can become overwhelmed by their own individual struggles that they feel they are alone, but we are not. There are those of us out there that have struggled and Albom taps into that. So if you are struggling read this and recognize you are not alone, but afterwards take the first steps like "Chick" does to recuperate that lost life you want back. It just takes one single step forward because unlike "Chick" most of us will never get "One More Day" to make the things right, so do what you can today. It is a powerful book with a strong message that will engage a reader that understands it. Share that message with the world.

[nancynova · Calificación: 2 de 5 estrellas]

fictional "memoir" about a man driven to suicide, but then "rescued" by spending a day with his mother & learning how things weren't quite as they seemed in childhood

[alisony-1 · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

I expected to hate this book - 'what if you could spend one more day with your dead mother'. It sounded schmaltzy, weep-inducing and full-on syrup overload. I suppose it was all those things, but it was also a brilliant read which I would have read in one sitting if circumstances had allowed. I had to get up really early this morning, and it was already way past my bedtime last night, but I kept telling myself "Just one more chapter...". This went on for over an hour. This afternoon I was devastated as I thought I'd get to finish it on my commute from work but a neighbour chose to sit beside me and chat on the bus instead.My point is, this is one of those books that you don't have to think too hard about. From the first page you're 'in', and it's a gallop thereafter. If you've recently lost a parent this book may be too raw, but on the other hand it may give you some comfort and remind you that parents don't judge us the way we judge ourselves. They know that sometimes we're just busy living our lives.A quick, beautiful read with some simple messages: it's never too late to right wrongs in your life, and your mother loves you no matter what. Amen to that.4.5 stars - this is no literary masterpiece, but it's addictive nonetheless. Maybe it's all that sugary syrup...

[mfdavis-1 · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

I listened to this on CD -- it is read by the author, who does a pretty good job. I enjoyed the book, & it has a tiny twist at the end which I didn't see coming.

[tajuddinabd-1 · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

Its a very great story and I should say its highly recommended to all teenagers especially! I love the way Mitch Albom write a chapter to chapter of how Chick interact with himself to stand up the chance he got to fix all the wrongdoing. Mitch succeed to make me tear apart in some chapter and the fact, I finish up this fiction in one night!

[anietzerck · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

This book struck very close to home for me. I found a lot of truth in the story and I thought it was well written. After reading this book, I want to read the rest of Mitch Albom's books.

[kybunnies · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

This is a wonderful loving heartfelt story. It really makes a person sit back and think.

[icequeentn · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

Absolutely loved it!!! Make sure to have a box of kleenix handy!!

[clayhollow · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

For One More Day by Mitch Albom is the story of a mother and son and the relationship that covers a lifetime and beyond. Charley "Chick" Benetto was told by his father that he could either be a mommy's boy or a daddy's boy and of course he chooses to be a daddy's boy playing baseball and spending most his time with his father until one day his father leaves home unexpectedly. Chick grows up with just his mom and sister but has irrefutable damage to his psyche due to the divorce and becomes a bad husband, a bad father and an all around broken man who is even shunned by his own family.He begins drinking heavily and one day decides to just end it all and commit suicide by driving his car off an embankment and into a billboard sign but his plan goes awry and he is thrown from the car and knocked unconscious. While unconscious, he gets a visit from the spirit of his dead mother where he learns of things about her life and the sacrifices she has made for him.What would we all give for just One More Day with a loved one? I have personally wished for it many times.Published in 2006 by Hyperion, For One More Day, despite mixed reviews from critics, made it to the top of the New York Times Bestseller list.

[daftboy1 · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

This is a nice heartwarming book Story of a grown up son who has hit rock bottom nearly dies speaks to his dead mother and pulls through the other side.

[praj05_1 · Calificación: 2 de 5 estrellas]

"Let me guess, you want to know why I tried to kill myself?" For Albom is loaded by writing mere fucking book reports. Evaluating this book is akin to ingesting sourly perished pancakes along with acidic decaffeinated java. Argghh!!!

[nicola26 · Calificación: 3 de 5 estrellas]

I quite liked this book, but not as much as I expected to. The idea behind it is lovely, and the whole concept is something which I'm sure pretty much everybody can relate to. I felt it lacked any sort of definite structure and seemed a little all over the place, though.

[speedy74_1 · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

A heartwarming story about the power of a mother's love. The interactions between a mother and her son seem spot on.

[kebets_1 · Calificación: 2 de 5 estrellas]

This is another Mitch Albom thought provoking book.Charley Benetto is one messed up fellow. His father ran out on them when he was quite young. His father had asked Charley to choose to be a mama's boy or his. Charley chose to follow his father and it was the wrong choice.His dad was fixated on Baseball. Charley tried to continue that fath even after his dad and mom divorced. It led him to a full college scholarship. then Dad appeared again and convinced him to leave college and chase pro ball. He made it to one inning of the world series then blew out his knee in spring training. He kept chasing the dream, but it didn't quite work. His dad disappeared once again - until he was old enough to really know better. It was one more phone call to go to an old - timers game. He left his Mom's party to travel to the game with his dad. His mom died of a heart attack the next day.Now the guilt has destroyed him He decided to kill himself - he drove to his old home town and had a head on collision. He was thrown from the car and came to climbing the water tower. He climbed to the top and jumped off in a 2nd attempt. As he came to again he saw his mother on the ball field and thus starts this one more day with mom. As he goes to and fro with his mom their story comes out and he hears again and again how his mom believes in him and loves him. That's the bottom line - love. As his mom helps others get ready to pass over - Charley hears his own story again. It's an interesting book about parental love and commitment. This was our December Book club.12/06

[tropicalbreezz · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

I love this story. It's not a long read but the message is loud and clear. Guys should read it too, it mentions baseball! This book is heart-warming and will make you look at your family in a different light. I cried at times because it was just so sweet or sad at points. This would be a great book for teenager to read through those rebellious years. The author in general is an amazing writer.