Mitch Albom’s Tuesdays with Morrie is a touching tale of the relationship between an elderly professor and his former student. Having not seen each other in many years, their lives intersect once again as Morrie Schwartz begins to suffer from Lou Gehrig’s Disease. In order to spend what time he has left with his mentor, Mitch visits him every Tuesday for dinner and conversation. What follows is a journey exploring the question of what it means to truly live – and how those who are dying can help us do just that. This 20th anniversary edition includes new material from Mitchell Albom, including reflections on how dramatically our world has changed since the book was first published in 1997. It also features never-before-seen photographs of Morrie Schwartz taken by Mitch Albom over the course of their sixteen weekly dinners together.
For who is this book for ?
This book is for anyone who wants to learn about life, living and how to appreciate the time we have. It explores important questions that everyone faces at some point in their lives, such as what happens when we die, what is the meaning of life and how do we make the most of our time on earth?
Pros :
- Touching tale of the relationship between an elderly professor and his former student
- Explores the question of what it means to truly live
- Includes new material from Mitch Albom
Cons :
- The author is subjective in his writing.
- The story may be dull to some readers who are not interested in personal stories or relationships.
- It can be difficult to read about someone’s terminal illness.
Learn more about the author
Mitch Albom is a columnist for the Detroit Free Press, where he has worked since 1985. He is also the author of three previous books: The Five People You Meet in Heaven, For One More Day, and Have A Little Faith. All three were national bestsellers.
Reader Reviews
“A deeply moving book that will get to you long after the last page is turned.”
“An amazing book. A quick read, but something that you think about for a long time afterwards.”
“Mitch Albom’s Tuesdays with Morrie is a touching tale of the relationship between an elderly professor and his former student.”
“A Must Read”
