![]() On a Sunday afternoon at Ruby Pier amusement park, Eddie plays with his birthday presents. The father takes a deep breath and cries happy tears. Then, she nods towards a tiny baby in a blue cap, covered in a blanket. He is shown into the nursery where the nurse passes several babies that aren’t his. Finally, a nurse enters and calls his name. In a crowded hospital room in the 1920s, Eddie’s father smokes a cigarette and waits. ![]() Below, you’ll find a timeline of Eddie’s birthdays. Throughout the book, Eddie’s birthday plays an important part in telling the story of his life, and how he became the person he was at the time of his death. Eddie’s birthday connects him and the reader to major events and people in his life. Throughout the book, Eddie’s birthday is brought up as a way to discuss his life story and his memories. ![]() What is the significance of Eddie’s birthday in The Five People You Meet in Heaven? What does his birthday have to do with his death and the story? Like this article? Sign up for a free trial here. Shortform has the world's best summaries of books you should be reading. ![]() This article is an excerpt from the Shortform summary of "The Five People You Meet In Heaven" by Mitch Albom. ![]()
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