Twice [S0023]

2025 HCDJ in nice clean condition. "What if you got to do everything in your life-twice? The heart of Mitch Albom's newest novel is a love story that dares to explore how our unchecked desires might mean losing what we've had all along. When he is eight years old, Alfie Logan discovers the magical ability to get a second chance at everything. He can undo any moment and live it again. The one catch: he must accept the consequences of his second try-for better or worse. He grows up correcting his mistakes and saving himself from adolescent embarrassments. He even takes foolishly dangerous risks, just to see what it's like to come close to death, before tapping back to safety. Eventually, Alfie turns his gift to his love life, studying his crushes and going back to make himself more appealing. In time, he falls deeply in love with Gianna, the woman he believes is the one. He seems to find contentment. But as the years pass, Alfie's eye begins to wander. Which is when he learns a lone caveat to his power: once he undoes a love, that person can never fall in love with him again. Knowing if he gives into to temptation, he will risk losing what he has with Gianna, Alfie makes a choice that changes his life forever.

The book begins many years later, after an ailing Alfie is arrested for allegedly cheating and winning millions at a casino roulette wheel. As a curious detective interrogates him, he slowly uncovers Alfie's incredible story, and its most unlikely conclusion. In Twice, America's favorite storyteller, Mitch Albom, is at the top of his powers. A love story that is enchanting, probing, and clairvoyant in matters of the heart, Twice will make you think, weep, and overflow with love from beginning to end.

From recent Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "Words cannot express what Mitch Albom's novels mean to me. All of Mitch Albom's books provide the reader with the opportunity to reflect on their own life and consider the life lessons explored in the novel. Twice is no exception. There is a lot to contemplate. If you could have a "redo" for any or all events in your life, would you? Twice is a novel about First Loves, second chances, living with scars and regrets, finding one's authentic self, finding joy in life, and being present in the moment."; "This book had me so engrossed, I didn't want to do anything else. It was thought- provoking and often emotional."; "Such a unique read! It almost read like a short story, but MAN was it packed with life lessons, meaningful moments, & beautiful writing. Short but powerful! Highly recommend if you want a little read that will make you feel big things!"