Charlie St. Cloud (2004)

Well written and thought full, this is a story of two brothers, one younger boy who was suddenly killed because of a car accident at the hands of his older brother. As the younger child was dying, Charlie made a promise that the would meet to play softball every night at dusk.

Accustomed to being among the dead, Charlie works at a cemetary for many years, and has experience with those who die but hang on to life.

When Charlie falls in love, he is torn about the inability to meet his brother every night.

A thoughtful book, I can recommend. ( )

Tearjerker! ( )

Wonderful story about the living and the afterlife. I look forward to seeing the movie... ( )

Charlie St. Cloud loves his kid brother, Sam, more than anything else in the world. So one day, he "borrows" their neighbor's car and takes Sam to see a Red Sox game, never dreaming that their escapade will end in a terrible accident that Sam does not survive. Thirteen years pass. Still keeping his promise to his brother that he'll never leave him, Charlie is the caretaker at Waterside, the cemetery where Sam is buried. Every evening, as soon as Waterside is secured for the night, Charlie goes to a hidden area of the memorial park and plays catch with his brother. Meanwhile, master sailor Tessis ready to make a solo trip around the world even though she loves the "snug little village" of Marblehead, Massachusetts. But she barely survives a disastrous trial run. Shaken, she visits her father's grave and meets Charlie, who is immediately drawn to her. A gentle read about love, family and sacrifice. This is one of my favorite books on my keeper shelf. ( )

blah it was ok the end got pretty interesting though. ( )