Finding Chika
A Little Girl, an Earthquake, and the Making of a Family
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Narrated by:
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Mitch Albom
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By:
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Mitch Albom
About this listen
Chika Jeune was born three days before the devastating earthquake that decimated Haiti in 2010. She spent her infancy in extreme poverty, and when her mother died giving birth to a baby brother, Chika was brought to the Have Faith Haiti Orphanage that Mitch and his wife, Janine operate.
Chika's arrival made a quick impression. Brave and self-assured, even as a three-year-old, she delighted the other kids and teachers. But at age five, Chika was suddenly diagnosed with a terminal disease that no doctor in Haiti could help with.
Mitch and Janine took Chika to America, hoping that treatment there would enable her to go back home. Instead, Chika became a permanent part of their lives, as they embarked on a two-year, around-the-world journey to find a cure. As Chika's boundless optimism and humour taught Mitch the joys of caring for a child, he learnt that a relationship built on love, no matter what blows it takes, can never be lost.
This is Mitch Albom at his most poignant, powerful and personal. Chika is a celebration of a girl, her adoptive guardians, and the incredible bond they formed - a devastatingly beautiful portrait of what it means to be a family, regardless of how it is made.
©2019 Mitch Albom (P)2019 Hachette Audio UKWhat listeners say about Finding Chika
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- Jack Smith
- 29-11-2023
“Nevertheless”
A composition that resonates with the deepest chords of the human heart. Mitch Albom crafts an emotionally charged narrative that delves into the complexities of love, loss, and the enduring power of family.
His words are not just a chronicle of moments; they are a testament to the resilience of human spirit and the transformative power of unconditional love. He explores the intricacies of caregiving, the bittersweet balance between hope and despair, the profound impact one life can have on another.
The inclusion of audio excerpts serve as a soul-stirring accompaniment. These snippets which are carefully interlaced throughout the book, coupled with his own emotionally infused narration elevates this audiobook beyond a mere retelling, and more of an intimate conversation with his audience. His storytelling prowess shines brightest in his ability to navigate the delicate balance between joy and sorrow and does not shy away from the harsh realities of life yet manages to instil an underlying message of hope that refuses to be extinguished.
As a father to a child with an incurable condition myself, Albom becomes a beacon of strength, offering solace to those grappling with their own emotional storms. This book is a testament to the author, the memory of Chika and the power of love. It reminds us of the beauty found in the embrace of family, no matter how it comes to be.
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- Anonymous User
- 05-07-2020
Delightful storytelling
Loved everything about the book. The extra bits with Chika's voice-recordings = simply beautiful.
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- Anonymous User
- 05-05-2023
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Tears,laughter and a sing along
Mitch you are amazing with words that can grab a grown man’s heart.
Thank you
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- Amazon Customer
- 11-08-2020
profound
moving, beautifully narrated. Thank you Chika , thank you Mitch, thank you Janine from Australia
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