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Mitch Albom
ISBN 9780751571950
Rs. 640
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Finding Chika
A Little Girl, an Earthquake, and the Making of a Family
Who it's for: Readers of memoirs and fans of Mitch Albom's inspirational nonfiction
When five-year-old Chika, a bright and spirited orphan from Haiti, is diagnosed with a severe medical condition, Mitch Albom and his wife Janine embark on an extraordinary two-year global journey to find a cure. Having no children of their own, the Alboms form an indelible bond with Chika as she becomes a permanent, cherished part of their household. This moving memoir recounts their challenging quest, the unexpected joys of parenthood, and the enduring power of unconditional love that transcends bloodlines.Why You Should Read? Discover a deeply personal and poignant true story by acclaimed author Mitch Albom. Explore themes of family, love, resilience, and cross-cultural connection. Gain insight into the profound experience of adoption and forming unexpected bonds. Reflect on what it truly means to be a family, regardless of its origins.
Highlights
- True story of Mitch Albom and his wife caring for a Haitian orphan
- Chronicles a two-year global journey to find a cure for Chika's condition
- Explores the challenges and joys of forming an unexpected family
- A New York Times bestseller in combined print and e-book nonfiction
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Questions about this book
What is this book about?
It's a memoir about Mitch Albom and his wife Janine, who take in a five-year-old Haitian orphan named Chika. When Chika is diagnosed with a severe medical condition, they embark on a two-year global journey to find a cure.
Who is Chika?
Chika is a bright and spirited orphan from Haiti who becomes a permanent part of the Alboms' household after being diagnosed with a severe medical condition.
Is this a true story?
Yes, it's a biography/memoir, recounting real events from the Alboms' lives.
What themes does the book explore?
It explores themes of family, love, resilience, and cross-cultural connection, and reflects on what it means to be a family regardless of bloodlines.
Was the book successful?
It was a New York Times bestseller in the combined print and e-book nonfiction category.