Think about the biggest mistake you’ve ever made. If you could go back and change that moment, would you? Mitch Albom has spent decades teaching us about life through hits like Tuesdays With Morrie and my personal favorite, The Five People You Meet in Heaven. In his newest novel, Twice, he shows us that a ‘perfect’ life might not be a life worth living at all. To be honest, this has officially taken the top spot as my favorite Albom book.
5/5 stars ★★★★★
From the publisher: A GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK • AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
What if you got to do everything in your life—twice? The heart of Mitch Albom’s newest novel is a stunning love story that dares to explore how our unchecked desires might mean losing what we’ve had all along.
Published on: October 7, 2025
Pages: 368
If you would like to read more about Twice: https://amzn.to/3YGpMgm
What I Liked About Twice:
I normally don’t like these kind of books. If I see anything related to reliving your life, I usually won’t read the book. The same goes for movies about changing events by going back in time. That being said, I loved this book. Alfie, the main character, has the ability to live any moment of his life twice. Sounds great, right? Except, he has to live with the results of his second attempt, no matter what. If he goes back in time to even a year ago, he has to relive that whole year over. Isn’t that an intriguing story idea? It was so creative. Does this work with his love life too? You have to read the book to find out!
Even though this book had some “magical” qualities to it, the character of Alfie is extremely relatable. You learn his hopes, flaws, yearnings, and aspirations. You can’t help but love his character.
I enjoyed how Albom presented the story also. We meet Alfie because he has been arrested for supposedly cheating at a casino. While he is being interviewed, we learn about his life and how he gained this gift of “Twice.” The book has some tear-jerker moments as Alfie explains his story. It helps to keep the reader engaged.
This was such a good book, and I highly recommend it.
My Favorite Quotes From Twice:
“There are years you think about for moments, and moments you think about for years.”
I hope to live my life from here on out living those moments that I will think about for years. When I’m trying to decide if I want to do something, I like to think about this quote now.
“It always felt strange to leave a building where someone had just died and suddenly be in sunshine, wind tickling your face. Did the world forget us so quickly? Or did it never take much notice in the first place.”
If you have ever experienced the loss of a loved one, you will understand this quote. It feels surreal that the world keeps revolving, while you feel like it is standing still. It almost makes you angry that everyone isn’t mourning with you.
Where To Buy This Book and More:
- Purchase Twice by Mitch Albom: https://amzn.to/3YvKj7r
- If you liked the emotional depth of Twice, you might also enjoy these:
- The Road To Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett
- The River is Waiting by Wally Lamb
- Life & Death & Giants by Ron Rindo
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Thank you to NetGalley, Harper, and Mitch Albom for my free copy. This is my honest opinion.
To read more about Mitch Albom: https://www.mitchalbom.com/home/
Think about: If you were given the gift of ‘Twice,’ is there one specific moment in your life you’d be brave enough to relive, knowing you had to live with the second result no matter what?
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