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Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom

Tuesdays With Morrie

An Old Man, A Young Man & The Last Great Lesson

by Mitch Albom
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  • Sep 1, 1997, 192 pages
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  • Oct 2002, 208 pages
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Mary K. Dujmich
This is honestly the best book I have ever read. The powerful message that Morrie gives us about living and friendship is truly a gift. Mitch Albom happened to be the messenger who compiled this unforgettable story. I am grateful they found each other again!


Lisa Harrison
For those of you who have not read this book, you are truly really missing out on the best book I've ever read. This is a book everyone can relate to. It's not about some old man dying and he tells his stories to his student. It's about a man named Morrie who sees life differently and perhaps the way more of us need to see it, and better yet- he has the courage to share it with someone.


Susannah
This book touched me in many ways. I recently found out about it after the death of my father. My dad had ALS just like Morrie. I truly want to thank Oprah for showing TV viewers how awful this disease is and what true friendship really is. This book was a true blessing in my life at that time.


Kevin Duffy
I have a sister with ALS and from the onset of her disease diagnosis over 10 years ago, I prayed for someone to tell the public about the dreaded effects (and blessings) of this disease. It is truly a horrific disease and those that have it and those who know someone with it will have their lives changed forever. The movie (thanks Oprah) comes out Sunday night (Dec 5 '99) and more awareness is certainly needed.
I think what may not be shown is the absolute caring that is needed for these ALS people by the ones that love them. In my case, my mother is truly devoted (almost to the breaking point) of caring for her. Dad also carries the same load but, perhaps, in a somewhat different way. I have surrendered to help them all out and my "living lessons" from this situation are ones that are certainly beyond any dollar amount that one may amass in their lifetime.
For me, this disease and being so close to it only means that for my Sister, Mom, Dad and myself that perhaps we are, truly, "Going Home".
For those that take interest in the book or movie, it portrays only a tiny fraction of what goes on. As my sister says "I am living a nightmare" and at a slow speed - I must add.
Thanks and God Bless, her brother, Kevin


Unknown Author
I enjoyed this book very much. I recently graduated high school and gave this book to one of my teachers as a gift. The book touched me in many ways. Throughout my high school years I had become close with this one certain teacher, she was my eleventh grade English teacher. She later became a friend who was always willing to give advice, and help me see the other side of situations. I related with Mitch in the closeness he felt to his "teacher". His teacher of academics, but most importantly life. The thing I took out of this book is that life is your teacher, and you are its pupil! I am glad the i had the opportunity to spend time with my fellow pupil in the classroom of life. She will always be apart of my memories, as Morrie will to Mitch.


Rose
I was looking forward to this book, but I found it to be a collection of moldy bromides and generally-accepted platitudes inflated to look like something new.

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