"Fifteen years ago, in Mitch Albom's beloved novel, The Five People You Meet in Heaven, the world fell in love with Eddie, a grizzled war veteran- turned-amusement park mechanic who died saving the life of a young girl named Annie. Eddie's journey to heaven taught him that every life matters. Now, in this magical sequel, Mitch Albom reveals Annie's story. The accident that killed Eddie left an indelible mark on Annie. It took her left hand, which...

Eddie is an eighty-three-year-old war veteran who spends his days maintaining the rides at Ruby Pier, a seaside amusement park. One morning, an accident occurs on one of the rides, and in front of a horrified crowd, Eddie attempts to save the life of a five-year-old girl. The last thing he sees is the little girl's frightened face, the last thing he feels is the child's hands in his. Then, a blinding flash of light and silence, and Eddie reawakens...