Only ten people are saved from the wrecked yacht and find themselves alone on a lifeboat in the middle of the endless ocean. A famous millionaire, a cook, a steward, and a yacht owner are united by a common misfortune. Hope for help is fading every hour. But suddenly another mysterious guest appears on the boat, who claims that he can save everyone. Each turn of the plot reveals more and more new facets of this amazing philosophical adventure parable. Mitch Albom's books have become New York Times bestsellers eight times. And they sold more than 40 million copies worldwide.