It is not until much later, as the skin sags and the heart weakens, that children understand; their stories, and all their accomplishments, sit atop the stories of their mothers and fathers, stones upon stones, beneath the waters of their lives.
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About Mitch Albom
Mitch Albom was a contemporary American author and journalist. Mitchell David Albom is an American author, sports journalist, talk show host and philanthropist. As of 2021, his books are reported to have sold 40 million copies worldwide. Read more on Wikipedia →
Themes
- Family — The ties of kinship, parenting, and unconditional love