Finding Chika
By Mitch Albom
- Release Date: 2019-11-05
- Genre: Family & Relationships
Description
"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.
Reviews
This Story Literally Warms Your Heart
5By MiMi(=You can tell Mr. Mitch loved Chika very much. This is the second book I’ve read by the author. I’m so glad I’ve discovered his collection. Thank you for writing such beautiful stories Mr. Mitch. And thank you for being such a wonderful person.♥️Mitch Albom’s words are powerful
5By Kimmie T.H.So incredibly moving!!! You will smile, you will cry, your heart will be full, and your heart will ache.Loved it, just as I thought I would
5By DD4585Great storytelling is hard to do and as usual Mitch did wonderful on this book. He really portrayed everyone’s experience with the ups and downs of life especially in their situation. Great read. Lots of lessons to learn and possibly some revelation about oneself.Deeply Touching
5By RebootBetty13This is a wonderfully woven story of how a child touched all who were around her…. I could not help but tear up towards the end. Love never come back void.Heartbreakingly poignant.
5By Stickdudekiller12345678910I couldn’t put it down, so well written I felt the loss of Chika when she passed.Beautiful child.
5By wag65Typical Mitch Albom, glorious. Nobody does it better than Mitch.A kiss from God.
5By CDR-1 of 7Phenomenal. So touching and loving. A kiss and touch from God through the special gift of Chika.Tear Jerker
5By Spy LifeMan. This was a good but tough read at the end. Not in a bad way but a heart pulling way. Mitch is such a great writer. The way he writes makes you feel like you are literally standing with him in the moment. I’ve only cried in two books. One being another Mitch book but now I’ve cried at three books thanks to this one. Unbelievable. Thank you Mitch for this story. And a note to Chika. Thank you for impacting this world. Your legacy and joy live on through us.Enjoyed the read
5By SM from TXVery sweet and loving storyAnother amazing story by Mitch Albom
5By SsergubAmazing, brilliant, well written, thoughtful, and tearfulA beautiful story of love and what makes a family!
5By I was Lost but now I'm FOUNDMitch Albom is my #1 favorite author. I’ve read all of his books and each hold a different place in my heart. This story occupies the largest portion. In this book, Mitch allows you to embark on a very personal journey of loving a child that not only changed his life, but also anyone who reads this book. Grab a box of tissues, you’ll need them!Finding Chica
5By Mt. MillieHis best book yet!Another heartfelt, endearing and captivating story from Mitch Albom
5By kaykaybean13I’ve read every book he’s written and this is the most beautifully written story that captures an extraordinary, remarkable and enchanting little girl who’s personality grabs your heartstrings and holds on forever. A precious reminder of how fleeting life is and how important it is to savor the moment and make time to share your love and experienceswith those you love before all else. Nothing is more important than the connections and bonds we have here while on our journey in this life. Seeing the world through a child’s eyes is certainly the greatest gift of all and those who know just how blessed they are to have that experience are the ones whose lives are lived best. God Bless Janine and Mitch and especially their beautiful little Chika. Thank you for reminding me again how beautiful life is and how important it is to love and allow ourselves to be loved
