<span>Here, Albom debunks the dated and/or cliched view of a Heaven filled with the familiar imagery of angels, clouds, and harps. Albom’s interpretation of Heaven goes beyond these superficial markers; he indicates that Heaven is a process of spiritual catharsis instead of a singular physical destination. Eddie learns that his journey into the afterlife can only progress if he deals with the emotional and spiritual baggage he is carrying from his earthly life. Eddie’s encounters with his five people in Heaven are not always comforting; these meetings are emotionally and physically painful at times. Therefore, Albom ascribes an important purpose to his depiction of Heaven: to break all earthly ties - no matter how beloved or wretched the memories might be.</span>
