One More Day

The most rewarding part of the holidays should be reconnecting with your loved ones, but fate doesn't always let you do that.

One of this year's top-selling novels, "For One More Day," by Mitch Albom, explores the idea of having just one more day with someone you love who has died.

The Early Show asked some people in Albom's hometown of Detroit whom they would share the holidays with -- if only they could.

The result? A very moving piece, narrated by co-anchor Harry Smith, and with reflections by Albom. To watch it,

In Albom's novel, the main character imagines spending one full day with his late mother.

Albom discussed the book recently on The Early Show. To see that segment, click here.

To read an excerpt, click here.