The main character of The Five People You Meet in Heaven is an old man named Eddie. Eddie is a kind man with a tough, burlesque, yet warm appearance. With a devastating past, Eddie spends his days working at the local amusement park, Ruby Pier. Since Eddie has been working at Ruby Pier for many years, and has been going there since he was a child, Eddie knows the park like the back of his hand. Eddie is loved by all of his co-workers and all of the children, who beg Eddie to go on rides with them and make them balloon animals. Eddie fought in WWII and his knee got injured. Eddie's knee injury caused his trouble walking and his arthritis. He now has to walk with a cane. Although Eddie is currently happy with his life, he still thinks about Marguerite, his late love. When Eddie isn't working, he sits on the Boardwalk and thinks about Marguerite. There is a lot more to learn about Eddie's past and who he is as a person.
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