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Summary: Never Too Old To Learn "Life's Greatest Lesson"
Review: Mitch Albom hadn't spoken with Morrie in sixteen years, ever since Mitch graduated from Brandeis University in 1979. He may have never gotten back in touch with his professor that he lovingly refers to as "Coach" if he hadn't been clicking through the channels one evening and seen Morrie being interviewed by Ted Koppel on "Nightline". Tuesdays With Morrie: an old man, a young man, and life's greatest lesson is an undeniably touching biography that leaves its readers dabbing their eyes with tissues and not only that, but grasping to read more about the incredible and unforgettable professor of Sociology, Morrie Schwartz, who never stopped learning or sharing his words of wisdom until the day he died.
In his book, Albom gives good grounding so the readers know all about his own past, Morrie's past, and medical knowledge of the disease which has taken control of Morrie, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. At times readers may feel that the details and analysis of Albom's own life aren't needed, but on the contrary, they give insight into the man who changed so much after being with his mentor and friend for only a few short months before Morrie's death.
In the beginning of the book, Albom makes a promise that at the time, he intends to keep. He writes that at his graduation ceremony in 1979, he presents Morrie with a briefcase in hopes that Morrie will never forget him and after a long hug, Morrie asks him if he will keep in touch. Without hesitation Mitch says, "Of course." He does a horrible job of keeping that promise until almost twenty years later when mentor and student are reunited. Mitch Albom tells readers truths about himself that most people would be too ashamed to divulge. This gives readers something to relate to. Mitch becomes a sports reporter in Detroit and on ESPN and when his life gets difficult, his way of running away is to dive deeper into his work and focus on anything but the real problem at hand that he needs to deal with. Too often people get preoccupied with making money and buying the newest and best products available, and we forget about the truly important people and things in our lives that have helped shape us. Some of Morrie's aphorisms are "Devote yourself to others" and "Love always wins". We all need to be reminded of these truths sometimes, and Morrie illuminates many of them in his weekly, tape-recorded sessions with Albom.
Tuesdays With Morrie teaches the deeper meaning of life. The book is structured in such a way that there is a chapter on all of one through fourteen weeks and then there is a flashback. It could be of either Albom or Morrie's life. These flashbacks explain pertinent information and are a wonderful way to engage the reader without giving too much unneeded information that could make the book go on much longer than it had too. The 192-page hardback book is the perfect length book to give the reader just enough so that they don't need to ask for more because they feel as if they have closure at the end. Yet this book is so easily understandable and heartfelt that the reader can't help but say, "Give me more! Tell me more about this elderly man that has so much wisdom to offer."
Each chapter, aside from flashbacks, is called "The (any number of one through fourteen) Tuesday" and then it goes on to explain the topic that will be discussed that day. Some topics that they discuss in the book are the world, feeling sorry for yourself, regrets, death, family, emotions, the fear of aging, money, how love goes on, marriage, our culture, and forgiveness. The book ends by painting a picture in the readers mind. This is the same picture that was painted in the beginning almost word for word.
Albom writes: "The last class of my old professor's life took place once a week, in his home, by a window in his study where he could watch a small hibiscus plant shed its pink flowers. The class met on Tuesdays. No books were required. The subject was the meaning of life. It was taught from experience.
"The teaching goes on."
There couldn't have been a better way for Albom to close the book. This ending tells people that everyone can learn how to live their lives to the fullest right up until the end. Morrie was learning new things about life and about himself all the way until the day he died. We are just lucky enough to get to hear what he learned.
Readers may be asking, "So what is life's greatest lesson?" Albom says, "...if Professor Morrie Schwartz taught me anything at all, it was this: there is no such thing as "too late" in life." He also learned that "Death ends a life, not a relationship" so even after Morrie left this world, he would live on in the hearts of everyone he met, and in the readers of this book who felt as if they knew Morrie personally after reading the book.
This well-organized chronicle of the last fourteen weeks Morrie Schwartz and Mitch Albom spent together, helps make a book of great clarity and wisdom. The book is inspirational and sensitive and the life lessons learned in the book aren't easily forgotten. This book is what the two men refer to as the final thesis of the class; the class that met once a week on Tuesdays. This story is tragic, but well worth reading. The excellence of the book can't be doubted when it has been embraced by readers around the world, being published in nineteen countries and in sixteen different languages. Albom gives a tribute to a remarkable teacher in Tuesdays With Morrie. If you want to learn the meaning of life, then this book is for you.
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Summary: Overrated
Review: A warm and sensitive portrayal of the relationship between two men but grossly overrated. A simplified view of complex issues. Not bad if you have a few extra minutes, like Bridges of Madison County or Love Story. OK for a nonreader. If you are literate, save your money. Check it out of the library.
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Summary: Wonderful book
Review: I would highly recomend this touching, not sappy book. While Mitch changes a great deal it isn't an imediate change like many books portray. The change in him happens over many monthes, i found this made the story very relatable to real life. While it is only 192 pages it is written extemely well. It doesn't take up extra space by trying to drag out the story longer than it needs to be. The flash backs were a wonderful way to explain pertinant information and engage the reader without going into to much unneeded detail. The format really expresses the book well by putting you there every tuesday in chronological order. It also helps you follow along and keep track of Mitch's change and Morrie's declineing health.
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Summary: Dying man teaches his friend how to live
Review: This is the best book I have ever read! I read it in one day. Morrie Schwarz, a dying professor, teaches Mitch, his student and friend, so much about life, love, family, and the things that are really important. I laughed out loud in some places, broke down and cried in others, and I know I will remember many of Morrie's lessons for a long time. Mitch Ablom has given both Morrie and the reader a wonderful gift. Morrie would be proud!
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Summary: Sharing a life
Review: This is a book about the relationship between a man and his old professor after a diagnosis of Lou Gerick's disease. It outlines how their relationship has changes from that of student/teacher into a deeper one of friend and mentor. The reader is able to see Mitch develop from someone young and impulsive to a diligent and dedicated friend. The culmination of this relationship is witnessed by the reader as they witness how interaction of this relationship is interwoven with other relations the two men have.Throughout the book are short side stories which give the reader cameo shots of events that have influenced both Mitch and Morrie and caused them to choose certain paths in their lives This book begs the reader to ask the question, "What is important in a relationship? What is my part in making this relationship meaningful and supportive?" A look at the relationship of these two men as they prepare for the greatest separation they will face in life. Great read!
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Summary: Thank You Mitch
Review: The plot was obvious from the start, the climax a dead giveaway, yet I could not put this book down. Mitch Albom does an incredible job in sharing Morie with us. Mitch's retelling allows Mories messages about life and his inspirations to be shared by millions of us. Thank you Morrie for your vision of life, and thank you Mitch, for allowing all of us to be mentored by Morie. In the end Morie also made me cry. This book is a must read for all.
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Summary: Things I wish I would have known a long time ago!!
Review: Tuesdays With Morrie is definitely one of the better books I have read. Everything Morrie teaches in this true life story should be on everyone's heart after reading this book. The lessons of life, love, compassion, forgiveness, and dying...along with many other topics...are all lessons that we can definitely learn from. After reading this book, my mind has been opened to so many things that I was so oblivious to before. I've always known that I should live life to the fullest and to take nothing for granted, but after reading this book, I finally realized WHY I should do this. THAT to me is something far more valuable than material possessions or money on it's own, which is what Morrie was trying to teach everyone that he came across. Live life for others and live life for yourself. Take in every breath as if it is your last...take in every moment as if you will never experience it again...take in the life you live...embrace it.
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Summary: Tuesdays with morrie
Review: This book is great for people who want to konw about life.
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Summary: A Wonderful Book
Review: This book is the most phenomenal book I have ever read. It made me realize how grateful I should be to be alive and to have a wonderful relationship with my family and friends.
It really touched my heart just like Mitch touched Morrie's heart. It is such a nice feeling to go back and pick up where you left off.
I really recommend this book to anyone for some good laughs and cries.
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Summary: Tusedays With Morrie
Review: this book is great you learn a lot about life.
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