From the author who"s inspired millions worldwide comes a compelling fable about the first man on Earth to count the hours. The man who became Father Time. In Mitch Albom"s newest work of fiction, the inventor of the world"s first clock is punished for trying to measure God"s greatest gift. He is banished to a cave for centuries and forced to listen to the voices of all who seek more days, more years. Eventually, Father Time is granted his freedom, along with a magical hourglass and a chance to redeem himself by teaching two earthly people the true meaning of time.