Maybe it was a grandparent, or a teacher, or a colleague. Someone older, patient and wise, who understood you when you were young and searching, helped you see the world as a more profound place, gave you sound advice to help you make your way through it. For Mitch Albom, that person was Morrie Schwartz, his college professor from nearly twenty years ago. Maybe, like Mitch, you lost track of this mentor as you made your way, and the insights faded, and the world seemed colder. Wouldn't you like to see that person again, ask the bigger questions that still haunt you, receive wisdom for your busy life today the way you once did when you were younger? Mitch Albom had that second chance. He rediscovered Morrie in the last months of the older man's life. Knowing he was dying, Morrie visited with Mitch in his study every Tuesday, just as they used to back in college. Their rekindled relationship turned into one final "class": lessons in how to live. "Tuesdays with Morrie is a magical chronicle of their time together, through which Mitch shares Morrie's lasting gift with the world.
"From the Hardcover edition.
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As a student at Brandeis University in the late 1970s, Albom was especially drawn to his sociology professor, Morris Schwartz. On graduation he vowed to keep in touch with him, which he failed to do until 1994, when he saw a segment about Schwartz on the TV program Nightline, and learned that he had just been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease. By then a sports columnist for the Detroit Free Press and author of six books, including Fab Five, Albom was idled by the newspaper strike in the Motor City and so had the opportunity to visit Schwartz in Boston every week until the older man died. Their dialogue is the subject of this moving book in which Schwartz discourses on life, self-pity, regrets, aging, love and death, offering aphorisms about each‘e.g., "After you have wept and grieved for your physical losses, cherish the functions and the life you have left." Far from being awash in sentiment, the dying man retains a firm grasp on reality. An emotionally rich book and a deeply affecting memorial to a wise mentor, who was 79 when hedied in 1995. (Sept.)
A Detroit Free Press journalist and best-selling author recounts his weekly visits with a dying teacher who years before had set him straight.
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On turning the last page of this book, I couldn't help but smile, and almost shead a tear. It's an extremely heartfelt novel, opening the mind to the feelings that a person may have as they leave this world. This book reveals the positive views on the ending of life, the experiences one should have, and the views one should practice through life. Absolutley lovely!
A really easy read, I read it is a day. It is just a little book which brings life back to what is important. Made me make time for my own father as once people have gone you can't hear their stories. Highly recommended, will change they way you view your life. I especially felt moved by the chapter on marriage, after reading it I had a very deep conversation with my husband on our marriage values - sometimes we just take stuff like this for granted and it is good to be reminded.
This book touches me so deeply. Although I wasn't weeping in the end but it certainly brought tears to my eyes.
Morrie was a great man. His views are astonishing, and makes you think deep.
A friend who recommended me to read this book, said that she realised the importance of having no regrets in your life after reading this book. Say sorry when you are meant to, and mean it. Do not leave any bad feelings behind.
I highly recommend this book.
This is a book that forces us to look at our own mortality, and to realise what is important to us. Morrie talks bluntly about money, how "it is not a substitute for tenderness [and love] ...as I'm sitting here dying ... neither money nor power will give you the feeling you're looking for, no matter how much of them you have."
This wonderful book is a must read, teaches many lessons, and helps us find a better way of life for ourselves.
from its beautifuil title (does not it just give you a warm feeling?) to the life changing story (a true story that happened to the author, i might add), there is absolutely no reason why you should not read this immortal little book. you will laugh, you will cry, you will learn never to let go
Every now and then a book reminds you of the important things in life and this book is one of them. We often get caught up with everyday life that we forget what’s really important. We may only come to stop and think about what’s important when we’re faced with our own mortality. This book reminds us of our mortality and consider what’s important to us before we waste any more of our lives on trivial matters. A touching and simple read that will touch your soul.
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