One is a teenage girl named Sarah Lemon, who has decided to commit suicide after her parents divorce and the boy she likes, whom she believed to have loved her, begins flirting with her but then rejects and humiliates her.

Victor is terminally ill with cancer and wishes to cheat death through cryogenic freezing.

Both Sarah and Victor reconsider their plans, and Dor and his dying wife, Alli rekindle their broken relationship.

"[5] A review in Publishers Weekly said, "Albom deftly juggles multiple narratives to craft an inspiring tale that will please his fans and newcomers alike.

"[6] A review on the Bookreport.com website said, "Albom has gained a well-deserved reputation for writing about matters of faith, mortality and the afterlife in ways that resonate with readers.