This is a story about a man named Eddie and it begins at the end, with Eddie dying in the sun. It might seem strange to start a story with an ending. But all endings are also beginnings.
Eddie is an eighty three year old man who dedicated his life to keep the amusement park safe for its hundreds of guests. After his death, as he reached the heaven, he meets five people every five people he meets are related to Eddie or died because of Eddie. He was unaware of their existence.
As he reaches the heaven, he meets five people and learns about the meaning of his life. For Eddie this includes his army captain, his wife and others with whom he had some significant encounter. Eddie was a good man, who was very good to his family and his wife. He was good to the kids at the park and they liked him.
He learns about the interrelationship of all lives, about sacrifice, the value of love, and a source of joy, for generations of children, etc.
I really wanted to read this book before I read Tuesday with Morrie. When I saw this book standing on the “Good books” shelves in the library I was so surprised, and snapped that book directly. “This is my book!” This story is very similar to his another book called, “Tuesday with Morrie.” This book teaches life lessons and has great morals.
This is my favorite quote from this book.
“Sacrifice,” The Captain said. “You made one. I made one. We all make them. But you were angry over yours. You kept thinking about t what you lost.”