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THE INSTANT NO.1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

The stunning new novel from the bestselling author of global phenomenon Tuesdays with Morrie

'Mitch Albom sees the magical in the ordinary' Cecelia Ahern
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Adrift in a raft after a terrible shipwreck, ten strangers try to survive while they wait for rescue.

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1 author picked The Stranger in the Lifeboat as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I loved this book because I’ve sailed across the ocean a few times and have experienced hurricanes and rain storms. Honestly, I have faced death while traveling many times.

This book is a faith-based story that I couldn’t put down. The twists and turns are unexpected, and the writing is superb. 

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