Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson

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Summary: inspirational and easy to read
Review: I can see why this book has been a best-seller for almost a year. It is a moving book and, because the chapters are short, it is an easy book to pick up and put down at will.

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Summary: An inspiring read
Review: This is an inspiring and fascinating story that shares great insight into the realities of a treasured life and looking death in the eye.

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Summary: A beautiful book on how to die graciously and without regret
Review: Morrie teaches us all, not only how to live our lives to the fullest by giving, but how to die with the same unselfish outlook. His simple views on life and his ability to live in the moment, which so few of us take the time to do, not only bring a meaningful closure to a life well lived but give us all hope. Morrie makes you want to reevalualte the life you have left on this fabulous planet and keep in mind that your time is limited. So don't wait for tomorrow, do what you want today.

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Summary: The Book changes your view of death
Review: I found the book to be very touching and realistic. It teaches us that death does not have to be a scary event, we can celebrate the lives of whom we love instead of mourning. This book makes you feel good about life and it makes you want to be a better person.

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Summary: This tedious tale has been told before!
Review: It must be a guy thing. Two highly-educated gentlement, one an educator, one a clergyman, said I must read this. When I finished I asked, "Is this all there is?" Unfortunately, or fortunately, depending on how happy you are to be finished, that is all there is. The philosophy that so fascinates and illuminates the narrator is old, widely acknowledged, and understood by people who have spent any time in introspection. Is it possible that many men have never considered the important aspects of life? Is Morrie that startling to them? Perhaps it is that Morrie states things very simply--which is always good--and is easily understood. Anyway, I would not recommend this to most people--only to those who, like the narrator, are just beginning their quest for truth and beauty.

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Summary: Small lessons, big reward -- Life
Review: People are the impotant things, not objects. A real lesson in life is contained in this short lesson of life. This book and "Life and Death on the Internet" by Keith A Schroeder are two books that make you think and push your mind to new understanding. The most important lesson in life is to do what you know you must. Buying these two books and learning their lessons and putting them to work is a good example.

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Summary: I am a 29 year old male that cried while I read it.
Review: This book was just great. I read it one night on the way to a convention. I was on a plane and read it from cover to cover in less than 3 hours. It was really sweet. It wasn't a mushy book only for women. If you don't know anything about Mitch Albom (the author) it doesn't matter. Sports is not the only thing he can write about. If you think that death is only a sad thing that happens at the end, you will learn a few things. Great book!!!

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Summary: Life lessons to learn while you are young!
Review: This was one of the best books ever! When I began the book I thought it would be depressing; however, it was not at all. I found myself laughing more often than not. It was a charming book that taught me so many important life lessons. I am glad that I am learning these lessons while I am still a young adult rather than figuring them out in my old age and being filled with regret. Morrie was a lucky man! He seemed to know the lessons that he teaches instinctively and lived his life accordingly. Don't miss out on this book!

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Summary: Absolutely wonderful book that I couldn't put down.
Review: I finished this book in one day, that is how good it really is. I have a hard time with the New York Times review by Alain de Botton who says that the book "finally fails to enlighten". I disagree wholeheartedly -- the book does not preach or does Mitch Albom think he he is changing the world....the book places the importance on a man who really didn't know how to live until he was dying. I think Mitch does a wonderful job of putting that down on paper -- and it is up to the individual how much they can get out of it. Perhaps Alain just does not reflect on her life as easily as the rest of us. I ordered several copies, and I am going to give them to my family and friends. There isn't anyone in the world that couldn't benefit from it.

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Summary: Touching
Review: A short, objective, but touching story. A lesson on how to live your life with happiness and simplicity.