This is a deeply felt memoir about relationships, reconnecting and the meaning of life. Morrie is Mitch’s favorite college professor. They establish a great rapport. Morrie actually cries when Mitch graduates. Mitch promises to stay in touch but he doesn’t. He becomes a newspaper reporter, working constantly. Work consumes his life. Sixteen years after graduation, Mitch learns Morrie has ALS. He begins to visit him every Tuesday. They discuss a range of topics: regrets, death, love, money. Mitch is intrigued by Morrie’s views. He takes notes and makes recordings. Some of Morrie’s ideas include following self-created values, loving others and learning to accept the inevitability of death. They hit home with Mitch who is struggling to balance work and family. With each visit, Morrie gets sicker. At their last visit, Morrie is bed-ridden and near death. They hug, but now it is Mitch who is crying.
This is one of my favorite Mitch Albom books. A real tear-jerker
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I agree fully. Loved this book!
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The film was charming–I can’t remember the actor’s name, but definitely caught Morrie.
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I remember seeing it but it was awhile ago. Was the actor Jack Lemmon? He sticks in my mind for some reason.
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Bingo!👍
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I got a lot out of this book. Must have been in the mid 90’s when I read it. Great review. Thanks.
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Yes, I found it pretty affecting myself. It’s been awhile since I read it too, but it’s stuck with me all these years and that’s always the sign of a great book.
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