Mitch Albom's "Tuesdays with Morrie": A Story of Life, Wisdom, and Friendship

George Lazar: Mitch Albom's "Tuesdays with Morrie" is a timeless masterpiece that transcends the boundaries of age, leaving an indelible mark on the reader's heart and soul. This poignant narrative weaves together the lives of an old man, Morrie Schwartz, and a young man, Mitch Albom, in a journey that unfolds life's greatest lesson with grace and wisdom.

The beauty of this book lies not just in the narrative but in the profound conversations that take place between Morrie and Mitch. Each Tuesday meeting becomes a classroom for life's most significant teachings – love, forgiveness, acceptance, and the pursuit of meaningful connections. Morrie's insights, born from a life richly lived, resonate with a universal truth that speaks to readers of all ages.

Mitch Albom's writing is a masterful blend of simplicity and depth. The narrative flows effortlessly, drawing the reader into the intimate and transformative bond between teacher and student. Morrie's wit, humor, and vulnerability bring a rare authenticity to the pages, creating a connection that feels personal and genuine.

As the pages turn, "Tuesdays with Morrie" gently nudges readers to reflect on their own lives,...

Germany on Jan 04, 2024

Heather Harris: ***DISCLAIMER: Amazon keeps deleting my review. Let's see if it stays up this time.***

I mark my life by the little moments of meaningful encounters with people that brought significance to my life or to theirs; where the most enriching moments have been when someone got my attention to stop, look around, and really appreciate life for all its wondrous aspects--this book, and Morrie Schwartz, was one of those moments.

Morrie’s strikingly simple message caused me to look inward and reconsider some of the things I’ve been doing in my life. I know life is short, and there are so many worthwhile things I want to do in so little time, but, like everyone else, I get easily caught up in our Western culture of "go, go, go!" Morrie seems to plead with the reader to step out of that mainstream madness and step into a slower path where life brings more meaning and value not only to your own life, but to those around you. This book is not a “self-help” book, rather, it is a memorabilia about a man who thrived in helping others, but don’t be surprised if you walk away having your own life helped.

The key themes in this book are meaning, happiness, and love--the...

United States on Jan 02, 2024

Amazon Customer: Husband asked for this book as a Christmas present. He loved it and is looking for who to share it with next. He read through it very quickly.

United States on Jan 02, 2024

KMick: Such a charming book. I have the hardback copy, signed by the author, whom I met at a book signing. This copy is for a friend for Christmas who somehow never read the book! I had to rectify that issue! I have loved all Mitch Albom's books and this is the one that started it all.

United States on Dec 23, 2023

Sean: I absolutely loved Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson! This book was both heartwarming and eye-opening. Mitch Albom's writing style is captivating, and he shares his personal experiences with such sincerity and vulnerability. The book was delivered swiftly and was in impeccable condition, which made me appreciate the purchase even more. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a thought-provoking and inspiring read.

United States on Dec 16, 2023

chux: Un libro de empatia y agradecimiento a aquellos docentes
que impactan profundo en tu vida.
"Quien honra a sus maestros, se honra así mismo"

Mexico on Nov 29, 2023

F. Hernández: Años después de leerla por primera vez, me sigue emocionando. Ahora en inglés, también por primera vez. Sensible y entrañable.

Spain on Nov 28, 2023

MM Reviewer: “Love wins, love always wins.”

And what a lovely sentiment for a book with such a hard hitting and evocative theme of death, and in particular ‘dying’, but it is also a celebration of life.

A book that will touch you in the right way, will encourage you to think and reflect on life and death. Perhaps this may sound too upsetting to read - may be for some people at any time, for others at specific times but for most it will inspire, hearten, and evoke a range of emotions.
However, it is deep but not overly sentimental. It talks about death but also so much more to be grateful about in life, and a book that will prod you emotionally and to think about things that are important in us all.

The storyline - Morrie, a professor and perhaps a scholar has been diagnosed with a degenerative illness that, through, the course of the book sees him decline in health and movement until he resigns himself to a wheelchair. However, his wonderful mind never deteriorates. His wit is sharp, his advice sound and his love of life is something to celebrate.

He uses the last months of his life to share his experience of dealing with a terminal illness to help...

United Kingdom on Aug 03, 2023

Tita: This book is not about learning more information. It's about the reflections of a dying man who ironically is in a privileged position to know what's essential in life. It's loving and simple.

Brazil on Sep 23, 2022

J. P. Ledbetter: Tuesdays with Morrie

Mitch Albom is a friendly sort of average insightful guy in regards to the Human Condition. And when we, mere mortals, out here read his works - it touches the average man/woman and young person with an intensity that makes us actually think and consider various inner convictions and ideals. I see no need to fill volumes of worthless pages with iconoclastic rambling rhetoric to relate such a simple story as this or please those with a self-righteousness condescension to anyone who likes them that makes their negative reviews completely suspect. To those who find it too simplistic to be meaningful it would seem they are among those "useful idiots" identified in recent literature.

Before hitting the send button...I usually sit and ponder the book holistically for its intrinsic value and effect on me and others that might be willing to give it a chance.

And that is why I am completely taken aback by the negative reviews of the Albom books especially "The Five People You Meet in Heaven" created by him and also how they compare that work to this one or this to another so poorly. It is just mind boggling how anyone can herald one with positive...

United States on May 22, 2014