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New York Times bestselling author Cecelia Ahern spins a witty, warm, and wise modern-day fable of love, regret, hope, and second chances.
extremely successful executive, Lou Suffern is always overstretched, immune to the holiday spirit that delights everyone around him. The classic workaholic who never has a moment to spare, he is always multitasking while shortchanging his devoted wife and their adorable children. And ever since he started competing for a big promotion, he has barely seen his family at all.
One frigid morning in an uncharacteristic burst of generosity, he buys a cup of coffee for Gabe, a homeless man huddled outside his office building. Inspired by his own unexpected act of kindness, Lou decides to prolong his charitable streak and contrives to get Gabe a job in his company's mailroom. But when Gabe begins to meddle in Lou's life, the helping hand appears to be a serious mistake. Gabe seems to know more about Lou than Lou does about himself, and, perhaps more disturbingly, Gabe always seems to be in two places at once.
With Lou's personal and professional fates at important crossroads and Christmas looming, Gabe resorts to some unorthodox methods to show his stubborn patron what truly matters and how precious the gift of time is. But can he help him fix what's broken before it's too late?
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Posted January 15, 2012
This is a heart warming book which feels like a modern day version of the Christmas Carol. There is a bit of a twist and a somewhat unpredictable ending. A little cliche, but enjoyable to read.
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Posted November 9, 2011
Great book to read especially before xmas! Definitely sends a good message and had me in tears at te end
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Posted October 12, 2011
My favorite author, I just devour her stories! They are so uniquely her own.
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Posted May 12, 2011
A must read for.anyone wondering why we have been dealt the life they are given. I am a huge Ahern fan. I have read all of her solo authored books and cannot wait for the next one. There is not a book that I read of hers where I do not cry. The characters in this book, like many of Aherns, can be related to. Threre is always someone trying to make the grade, while their loved ones watch from the sidelines. One finds themselves emersed in the life that they wish they ciuld have rather than appreciating the one tey do have. As you read, one finds themselves surveying their own life and what they can doto make it better.
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Posted May 5, 2010
I've thoroughly enjoyed all of Cecelia Ahern's books up to now. In fact, I've sought out hardcover copies for my own library. But I wasn't very enchanted by The Gift. For some reason, it just didn't have the magic that the past books held for me. It had a dark twist that I felt hid the message. I was disappointed.
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Posted February 20, 2010
somehow, by the end of the book, I was caring about the most un-sympathetic character and bemoaning the way the book ended
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Posted February 1, 2010
Very good book. It held me until the end. It is a fast read and I highly recommend it for book clubs and gift giving.
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Posted January 16, 2010
I saw this book at the store and didn't realize Cecelia Ahern had another book out. I really loved reading her book "P.S. I Love You" and decided to give this one a try. It took me three days to read it. It was wonderful! It definitely leaves you with a lesson. The only thing I did not like was the ending. It brought me to tears in both a good and bad way. Had it ended the way I had wanted, I would have given the book all 5 stars.
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Posted January 2, 2010
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I enjoy reading Cecelia Ahern. She has a different approach to her writing that makes it unlike any other. This was a really good. I would definately suggest it.
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Posted December 28, 2009
This was a great and easy read! The plot seemed a little slow at first, but once I read a few chapters it was hard to put down.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.In Dublin, business mogul Lou Suffern is a 24/7 workaholic who has no time for his family, who is tired of his failure to be there for them ever. On a brisk wintry morning in front of his office, Lou buys a hot cup of coffee for a homeless person and for no known reason offers Gabe a job in the mail room. Gabe in turn tells Lou his boss is having serendipitously lunch dates with his rival.
Gabe tries to convince Lou how important family is, but the corporate officer is uninterested in his two children who are young and boring and his wife Ruth as he has a mistress. Lou realizes that Gabe can be in two places at one time and begs the man to help him do so. Gabe gives Lou a magical pill to clone himself. One Lou will close the real estate deal; the other goes home to his family as Gabe prays his "client" will learn the importance of loved ones.
This is a fascinating version of A Christmas Carol as Lou thinks he is helping Gabe with an act of kindness, but Gabe is actually trying to help Lou place his priorities in order. The underlying message of this whimsical angelic story line is too simplified as Lou learns what matters between being "Ruthless" and being with Ruth and his other family members. Fans will enjoy that Lou learns what matters in a wonderful life is it is never too late because it's a wonderful world.
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extremely successful executive, Lou Suffern is always overstretched, immune to the holiday spirit that delights everyone around him. The classic workaholic who never has a moment to spare, he is always multitasking while shortchanging his devoted wife and their adorable children. And ever since he started competing for a big promotion, he has barely seen his family at all....