The Time Keeper

Took way too long to get to the point and was annoyingly predictable 

It was an easy read with a good message. Some nice aphorisms to take away with you.

I have to say, now my favourite book. For possibly the first time a book has truly made me think about how I view life and, in this case, particularly time.

I wish I could gift this book to everyone. It might leave you in tears, but in a good way. Its message is subtle and yet profound and forces you stop and think about time. In our world that seems to go faster and faster, where we rarely stop to appreciate the moments, the people, the single miracle of the day that is given to us, this wonderful fable takes you on a journey of time and reminds us all of the miracle that each day presents and that no matter what happens, that we should fully appreciate all its small treasures and how precious each life is.

Dor (Father Time) loses his wife and tries to alter time to undo her passing. As purgatory, he is forced to live multiple lifetimes hearing the cries and pleas of people on Earth praying to have just a little more (or less) time. Dor descends back to Earth to share what he has learned through his lifetimes with Sarah and Victor, both of whom experience trials in their lives causing them to take measures to try to shorten (Sara) or prolong (Victor) their lives. By providing them with glimpses of how their actions might affect their futures and those of their loved ones, Dor teaches Sara and Victor that time is something that can't be bought or sold. And that the reason our days are numbered is “to make each one precious” Otherwise, “with endless time, nothing is special with no loss or sacrifice; we can't appreciate what we have.” The story is reminiscent of the Christmas classic film “It's a Wonderful Life.” Though not a tear jerker, The Time Keeper is a simple and quick read and a great reminder for us all to stop and smell the roses once in a while.