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Summary: A caring insightful book
Review: For those readers who found nothing in this book for them - my condolensces. The lessons imparted to Mitch by Morrie in learning how to live with high minded priorities and learning how to die with dignity are something we all need to know. And if we think we know them - we may need to be reminded. This book did that It is a reminder of decency, caring and love of fellow man that needs to be on everyone's bookshelf.
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Summary: Short ,Simple and to the point
Review: The greatest aspect of Tuesdays with Morrie is that it is short, simple and to the point. When I first opened the book, I was turned off by the fact that the book was approximately 180 pages long. What the book can not convey is how magical those 180 pages really are.The book is about Mitch Albom, the famous sports analyst from ESPN's Sportnight and Morrie Schwartz, his favorite college professor who he has not seen in over twenty years. One night, Mitch is watching Nightline with Ted Koppel, when his college professor, Morrie Schwartz appears on the show to discuss his illness with ALS or more commonly known as Lou Gehring Syndrome, which has no cure. Mitch decides to visit Morrie to see how he is doing, and this time comes back every Tuesday to talk about life lessons. Money, Marriage, Forgiveness, and Death. Like Morrie says " When you learn how to die, you learn how to live." By the end of the book, Mitch and Morrie forge a bond like father and son. The original purpose of the book was to pay for Morrie's medical bills, but at the end, everybody has something to learn from Morrie's Life Lessons.
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Summary: Superb intro to a mind you would gladly hug
Review: When you most doubt the utility of your work and relationships, you frequently approach the basic questions of life - which "Morrie" confronts head on in this series of discussions with Mitch Albom. Not only is this quick read something to which we should often return,but it is also a work you will happily give to those about whom you care deeply. Read it and pass along the truths within.
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Summary: Another fluffy one
Review: This is a beautiful idea, a nice story about an interesting man, but it is laid on a little thick. Each time the old man has anything to say to his student, it begins with "Mitch..." and ends with some cliche. It is positive in the sense that, unless read in one sitting, it forces the reader to stop and think about his/her own life and eventual death. However, this book does not present new ideas. "Love goes on", "Be good to each other". With each chapter only being a few short pages, it leaves the reader a bit unsatisfied...asking "why".."give me an example" "How did your 70 years on earth teach you that." When the book is through, you can't help but wonder if the author heeded any of the advice given to him by his mentor, or did writing this book actually do the opposite?
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Summary: What a great book!
Review: I started to read this book and I must say that if Mitch Albom describes Morrie Schwartz in less than perfect detail, Morrie Schwartz is one wonderful human being! Yes, this book can be whimsical at times (Or it feels like it is TOO GOOD to be true!) BUT it appears to be meant to be read numerous times with each reading getting more powerful. A lot of times we see Morrie Schwartz in everyday life and unfortunately we are blind to his wisdom. It is very sad he had to die with Lou Gerhig's disease in the manner he did. Ciao!
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Summary: Psuedo spiritualism sugar coated with sentimentalism.
Review: What I enjoyed most about the book is that it challenged me to identify its inconsistencies. I am an ardent celebrant of capitalism. I love all the wonderful discoveries and advancements our country has achieved. So, I find one's whining about success uninteresting and immature. I am unsympathetic with the collectivist culture of the sixties when our educators told us to love everybody whether one deserved it or not. I disagree with their substitution of equal opportunity for equal results. Contrary to the sixties culture, I am proud to say that I am an elitist. The aphorisms are so self-evident that I missed the book's point of making such an issue about them. "Age is not a competitive issue"; "Here is how we ARE different than these wonderful plants and animals"; "If you accept that you can die at any time" to name just three. I am heartened to read that Alain de Botton, the New York Times reviewer, thought almost as little of the book's spiritualism as I do.
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Summary: A MUST FOR EVERYONE'S BOOK SHELF
Review: I READ THIS BOOK IN ONE SITTING OVER THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY. I AM A HUG FAN OF MITCH ALBOM AND WAS REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO READING THIS PARTICULARLY SINCE I LOST MY FATHER IN JANUARY 1998. I WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED. THIS IS A TRULY BEAUTIFUL BOOK THAT PUTS WHAT IS IMPORTANT ABOUT LIFE AND HOW WE LIVE IT IN PERSPECTIVE. IT'S NOT A HUGE BOOK BUT IT'S MESSAGE IS ENORMOUS!
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Summary: Five Stars Is Not Enough For This Book...
Review: I had never heard of Morrie Schwartz, had never seen the Nightline segments, until I heard Mitch Albom talking on a Chicago radio program. I was captivated, and had to read this book. I purchased it, and promptly sat down and read it. I was not disappointed. I have passed my copy on to others, and will continue to do so. Morrie was a wonderful man, and this is a wonderful book. Mitch Albom was so lucky to have Morrie in his life.
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Summary: Selfserving
Review: After reading this book I felt the author was saying "Look what I did for Morrie", not the other way around. I did feel somewhat guilty that I didn't experience the compassion expressed by so many other "reviewers". I just feel there are other books written that are more genuine.
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Summary: A book I will not soon forget...
Review: I was reminded of my visits to see my dying Grandfather. If I can be like Morrie Schwartz when I'm old, I won't mind dying.
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