I got this book after hearing people talk about it all over the TV. I confess to not being an overly sentimental person, but I was intrigued by the concept. Low and behold I had some misty-eyes on occasion.

Although some points were a bit predictable, I really enjoyed the book. It's a fast read, but also caused me to think about things. I appreciate Eddie's random accident because nobody knows when their time is up. The interaction of characters also resonated because you're reminded that every interaction with people is important - you never know how you influence others. Since reading this book, I have made a conscious effort to be more positive when dealing with others and never to part ways on a sour note.

I recommend this book to anyone, even if they aren't usually prone to sentimental stories.