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Book Synopsis: “Mitch Albom has done it again with this moving memoir of love and loss. You can’t help but fall for Chika. A page-turner that will no doubt become a classic.” --Mary Karr, author of The Liars’ Club and The Art of Memoir
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Tuesdays With Morrie comes Mitch Albom’s most personal story to date: an intimate and heartwarming memoir about what it means to be a family and the young Haitian orphan whose short life would forever change his heart. Chika Jeune was born three days before the devastating earthquake that decimated Haiti in 2010. She spent her infancy in a landscape of extreme poverty, and when her mother died giving birth to a baby brother, Chika was brought to The Have Faith Haiti Orphanage that Albom operates in Port Au Prince.
With no children of their own, the forty-plus children who live, play, and go to school at the orphanage have become family to Mitch and his wife, Janine. Chika’s arrival makes a quick impression. Brave and self-assured, even as a three-year-old, she delights the other kids and teachers. But at age five, Chika is suddenly diagnosed with something a doctor there says, “No one in Haiti can help you with.”
Mitch and Janine bring Chika to Detroit, hopeful that American medical care can soon return her to her homeland. Instead, Chika becomes a permanent part of their household, and their lives, as they embark on a two-year, around-the-world journey to find a cure. As Chika’s boundless optimism and humor teach Mitch the joys of caring for a child, he learns that a relationship built on love, no matter what blows it takes, can never be lost.
Told in hindsight, and through illuminating conversations with Chika herself, this is Albom at his most poignant and vulnerable. Finding Chika is a celebration of a girl, her adoptive guardians, and the incredible bond they formed—a devastatingly beautiful portrait of what it means to be a family, regardless of how it is made.
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Experience the heartwarming journey of Mitch Albom's latest memoir, "Finding Chika: A Little Girl, an Earthquake, and the Making of a Family." With its compelling narrative, this book will captivate your emotions and leave you breathless. Albom, renowned for his bestseller "Tuesdays With Morrie," once again takes you on an unforgettable ride. From the moment you open the pages, you'll fall in love with Chika, the young Haitian orphan whose resilience and strength will inspire you.
In "Finding Chika," Albom's storytelling prowess shines as he shares his most personal story to date. You'll be immersed in the tragedy of the Haitian earthquake and the extreme poverty that Chika faced. But amidst the darkness, you'll discover a tale of hope, love, and the meaning of family. Albom's words will tug at your heartstrings, making this memoir a timeless classic that you'll want to revisit over and over again.
Get ready to embark on a journey that will take you from the confines of The Have Faith Haiti Orphanage to the streets of Port Au Prince, and eventually to the heart of Detroit. With his wife Janine, Albom brings Chika to the United States in search of medical care that can change her life. Their story becomes a whirlwind adventure around the world, as they refuse to give up on finding a cure.
Through intimate conversations with Chika herself, Albom provides a deeply personal insight into the joys and challenges of caring for a child. Chika's boundless optimism and infectious humor will touch your soul, reminding you of the power of love in the face of adversity. You'll be inspired by the incredible bond formed between Chika and her adoptive guardians.
"Finding Chika" is more than just a memoir; it's a celebration of the strength of the human spirit and the impact one little girl can have on a family. Whether you're a fan of Albom's previous works or new to his writing, this book is a must-read. Don't miss out on this devastatingly beautiful portrait of what it truly means to be a family, regardless of how it is made.
Experience the uplifting tale of "Finding Chika: A Little Girl, an Earthquake, and the Making of a Family" today! Find your copy here.
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