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Finding Chika

A Little Girl, An Earthquake, and the Making of a Family
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Dec 10, 2023munchy70 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
So moving
Apr 21, 2023fred98115 rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
Disturbing story of the Albom family, who adopt a Haitian earthquake survivor child, Chika. She develops a brain illness for which they relentless pursue medical solution, extending her life but inflicting much pain on the child. Note the…
Apr 14, 2023CareyMacaulay rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
"What we carry defines who we are. And the effort we make is our legacy." Another beautiful story from Mitch Albom celebrating a joyful life cut way too short. What I love about Albom's stories is that he does not write sentimentally but…
May 11, 2022
Memorable.
Apr 22, 2021
Can I pick up this book on Sunday, April 25 in the afternoon at the Washington County Library in Beaverton?
Jan 09, 2021
AMAZING STORY OF UNCONDTIONAL LOVE AND GRACE BY ALL CHIKA TOUCHED IN HER SHORT BUT FULL LIFE. IT MAY CHALLENGE YOU TO REFLECT ON YOUR PURPOSES AND PASSIONS IN LIFE. A GREAT READ. Thank you Mitch and Janine. W. Peterson 1.10.2020
Jun 09, 2020
I just loved this true story about the Author, Mitch Albom, falling in love with and adopting Chika, a little girl in an orphanage in Haiti. I especially loved listening to the audio book where the book was read by the author and he…
Apr 23, 2020Nettie1963 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
If you enjoyed "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom, you will surely enjoy "Finding Chika" by the same author. This story will having you reaching for the box of tissues as it is heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time. The…
Mar 08, 2020
The audiobook is worth it! There, Albom narrates his story in such an evocative way. The other bonus in the audio form are the short pre-recorded clips of Albom and Chika interacting; these really bring this wonderful little child and the…
Feb 24, 2020Camitorres1012 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is such a heartwarming book! I already loved Tuesday's with Morrie when I read it years ago and now I am in love with the writing of the author!
Jan 21, 2020KZhang1 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Chika was born during the Haiti earthquake and lived in a orphanage which is held by Mr. Mitch. She was brought to US to cure her sickness, “Nevertheless” she completes this family.
Jan 11, 2020wyenotgo rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Readers familiar with Mitch Albom, especially those who have read "For One More Day" or "The Five People You Meet in Heaven" will be prepared for his particular brand of magical realism. If that puts you off, it's unfortunate, because in…
Jan 06, 2020Tica77 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
What an absolutely beautiful story! Have a box of tissues nearby!
Jan 03, 2020MillieBT rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic could not stop crying
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Nov 15, 2019dorothysinai rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is a book about love. It is joyous. It is hopeful. It is heartbreaking. And it is beautiful. Like all his books, I couldn't put this one down and I am grateful to have had the chance to learn about this amazing little girl. Make sure…